I've spent years experimenting with training strategies, nutrition tweaks, and recovery hacks — always chasing smarter ways to get stronger without burning out. One approach that's been gaining traction lately is periodized protein timing. The idea is simple: instead of a one-size-fits-all...
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Training
If you've been battling recurring plantar fasciitis while trying to maintain...
Nutrition
I’ve been fascinated for years by the idea that what we eat can shift not...
Wellness
When I first strapped a sleep tracker to my wrist, I was convinced it would...
Training
I've been experimenting with weighted vests for years—on hill sprints, tempo...
When I first strapped a sleep tracker to my wrist, I was convinced it would instantly reveal the secret formula to faster recovery: a single number to tell me whether I should hit the gym hard or take the day off. Years later, after trying several...
I've been experimenting with weighted vests for years—on hill sprints, tempo runs, and even during warm-ups—and I know the question many of you have: Can wearing a weighted vest improve sprint speed? The short answer is: yes, under the right...
I love long rides. There’s something meditative about hours on the bike—scenery changing, cadence steady, thoughts clearing. But I’ve also learned the hard way that a beautiful ride can quickly crumble without the right fueling. Over the years...
I used to dread the first few miles of a run because my shins would start screaming with that familiar, grinding ache. Shin splints—medial tibial stress syndrome—had me sidelined more than once. Over time, I learned that the best way to stop the...
When I first started lifting, I obsessed over everything I thought might give me an edge: workout splits, rep ranges, sleep, and — of course — protein timing. Whey isolate kept coming up as the "fast" protein to drink immediately after a...
I run regularly and, like many of you, I've had to learn how to manage recurring runner's knee pain without always relying on a physiotherapist, gadgets, or gym machines. Over time, yoga has become my go-to — not just for flexibility but for...
I travel a lot for work and rarely have time to hit a proper gym. Over the years I've learned how to build a 30-minute hotel workout kit that actually replaces a gym session — not perfectly, but well enough that I leave my trips feeling strong,...
I’m often asked by cyclists on a budget which smartwatch metrics really move the needle when it comes to improving power and optimizing recovery. Over the years I’ve tested several affordable watches and paired them with cheaper sensors, and...
Hey there, fitness lovers!I’m Léa Dupont, and today I’m diving into a simple daily habit that has genuinely transformed not just my physical condition but also my mental clarity and work performance—cycling to work. Now, I know what you’re...
Hello, fitness friends! Léa Dupont here, and today I’m diving deep into a supplement that often sparks intense debate in gyms, locker rooms, and even yoga studios. I'm talking about creatine monohydrate. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s...