The notification arrived at 6:07am. I was halfway through a coffee and staring out of the kitchen window at a Barcelona sky that looked undecided. Not sunny. Not cloudy. Just… thinking about it. My watch vibrated. “Excellent recovery. Rest day … Read More
There’s a small group of people in Barcelona who seem to exist in a completely different time zone from everyone else. You only notice them if you’re outside before about half past six. Most of the city is still asleep … Read More
One thing you learn fairly quickly as a trainer is that effort has very little to do with how athletic someone looks. Some of the strongest people I train look like they’ve never set foot in a gym before. And … Read More
Let’s talk about the least glamorous part of fitness. Not squats.Not protein.Not some weird Pilates machine that looks like medieval furniture. Sleep. I know. Boring. Not exactly the stuff of Instagram reels. But honestly? If your workouts feel harder than … Read More
I’m going to say this straight away, because some of you need to hear it. A few days of Christmas food does not undo your fitness.Not physically. Not metabolically. Not spiritually. What does derail people is panic. The “I’ve ruined … Read More
By Friday last week I could feel it – that mix of heavy legs and short fuse that means you’ve gone one week too far. I tell clients to deload before they hit that wall. I still forget myself sometimes. … Read More
It was a trek to get there, but worth it. A regular client of mine who works in films asked for a quiet tune-up week in Jávea. No names. Villa near the port. I packed light gear, set the schedule, … Read More
Poblenou is perfect for a no-nonsense strength day. Chalk and rubber indoors, salt and sand outside. We start with bouldering at the big gym near the old factory chimneys, then walk ten minutes to Nova Mar Bella for a simple … Read More
I like runs that feel like play. Eixample gives you that on a plate: octagonal blocks, clipped corners, long straights you can lean into. Early morning the street cleaners hum, a bakery door is propped open, and you get that … Read More
You don’t need perfect weather or a two-hour block. You need a backpack, two strength days, and a plan you can actually finish. Who It’s For Busy adults who want cardio that doesn’t wreck their knees, strength that carries groceries … Read More