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How to Combine Foam Rolling and Stretching for Better Mobility
Oliver Grant May 1, 2025

You finish a workout, lie down with a stretch, and still feel that nagging tightness the next morning. Sound familiar? If you’ve been stretching regularly but not seeing much mobility enhancement, there might be a missing link in your routine: foam rolling before stretching. Incorporating foam rolling into your flexibility work can be a game-changer Read More

Evening Rituals to Enhance Sleep & Recovery
Oliver Grant May 1, 2025

You’ve pushed through a hard session — maybe it was strength training, a high-intensity workout, or a long run. Your muscles are tired, your mind is ready to unwind… but your body? It’s still in high gear. Here’s the truth: what you do in the hours after your workout can be just as important as Read More

How Sleep Deprivation Impacts Muscle Repair
Oliver Grant April 29, 2025

You’ve dialled in your training routine, eating clean, staying hydrated, and hitting your protein targets. But there’s a lingering issue—muscle soreness that doesn’t ease, performance plateaus, and a nagging fatigue that won’t quit. The missing puzzle piece? Sleep. While it might not be as trendy as protein shakes or recovery gadgets, sleep is the silent Read More

Designing a Recovery Day Centred Around Rest
Oliver Grant April 19, 2025

You train hard, show up for your workouts, and push through fatigue. But what if the real key to long-term progress isn’t doing more—it’s knowing when to do less? A full recovery day isn’t just an excuse to lounge in bed (although that has its place, too). When done right, it’s an active choice to Read More

Protein Timing to Optimise Muscle Repair
Oliver Grant April 16, 2025

You’ve just wrapped up a workout. Your muscles are burning, your heart rate is coming down, and you know you’ve pushed yourself hard. The next question is one that’s often overlooked but just as crucial as the training itself: When should you eat protein to help your muscles repair and grow? Many active individuals focus Read More