Coach JP’s Blog
Training for the Long Game Starts Right Here
January does not need to hurt to work. Learn how to start training in a way you can actually sustain, build confidence in the first few weeks, avoid burnout and injury, and create a steady plan you can still be doing next January.
Do As I Say, Not As I Do: Lessons I’ve Learned The Hard Way About Recovery
This article explores why so many men push too hard, ignore recovery, and break down quietly. Learn how stress, poor sleep, overtraining, and daily pressure affect performance and longevity, and get practical strategies to train smart, recover well, and stay strong for the long haul.
Ditching The Dad Bod: A Middle-Age Rebellion Against Decline
Many men quietly slide into the dad bod without realising it. This article explores how strength, energy, and capability fade when life gets busy, and how to reclaim them through purposeful training, better nutrition, and mindset shifts that last. A guide to feeling strong and capable again at any age.
What Balanced Training Actually Looks Like (Hint: It’s Not a 6-Day Split)
Many people think training harder means training better, but the truth is, more isn’t always more. This Hard Work Wednesday post explores what balanced training really looks like, showing how to combine strength, conditioning, endurance, mobility, and recovery to build a capable, resilient, long-term athlete.
Train Like a Generalist, Not a Specialist
Most people don’t need to train like a pro athlete. Specialisation builds strength in one lane but often creates imbalances and injuries. This article explores why training like a generalist leads to better resilience, broader capability, and long-term health — and how to put it into practice.
Stretching? Who needs stretching?
Earlier this week, one of our members asked whether it’s better to stretch before or after a workout, which then led into the discussion of whether “stretching” is really necessary or good. In the full article, we explore what “stretching” means, the difference between mobility and flexibility, and how to achieve both.