Posts by Mike Melford

Have a merry, NOT a nightmare Christmas (revisited)

I briefly touched on this topic recently after posting a meme relating to the universal saying “I’ll start again in...

Learning from our mistakes

No one is perfect, always remember this. I could spend hours telling you stories of all of the mistakes that...

True or False Round 2

Know your facts? Check out my new batch of 8 fitness based statements and see if you can get the...

Muscle Gain Myths

Common points to consider when aiming to build lean muscle mass include: Exercise requirements Repeated high-resistance exercise will result in...

Honestly…

I’d be lying if I said the dumbbell in the picture weighed 80kg… According to studies 40% of adults have...

Things to consider when regularly weighing yourself

Whether it be weight gain or weight loss the scales have arguably been the most common measure of checking progress....

Exercise considerations in the heat

Wow it’s been hot recently! Whether you’re a lover or hater of the sun it’s vital to look after ourselves...

Overcome the post holiday and World Cup blues

“Motivation is what gets you started, Habit is what keeps you going”… Jim Ryun – Former American Olympic athlete and...

The Worst Training Advice That I Have Ever Received

I’ve spent the past 18 years of my life exercising in gym environments and received lots of great advice. However...

Hydration Myths

The British summer is certainly upon us and as much as it’s great to get out and enjoy the heat,...