Trends in fitness are cyclical and one argument that never seems to go away is this nefarious notion that ‘seed oils’ are secretly bad for you because Big Sunflower are paying off scientists to lie to you. Odd, then, that these claims are often cited by individuals with a visible bias for pseudoscience and often pushed by individuals or businesses with a vested interest in anti-science agendas. Dave Asprey, for example started his own brand of coffee and MCT oil for his Bullet Proof coffee business.

Have you ever wanted to do something or, at-least, do it consistently but, for some reason find that you just can’t make it happen? Like, you know that going to the gym is good for you and, you enjoy once you’re there, but you just can’t make yourself go. Why is that? It might be that the reason you have given yourself for going isn’t intrinsically meaningful enough for you. It’s not only about discipline or motivation and it’s nothing to do with not ‘wanting it’ bad enough. You might just need to reframe the nature of your goals.

Back pain is one of the most common complaints worldwide, impacting an estimated 80% of adults at some point in their lives, I Myself have suffered with back pain and spine injuries over the years so I’m well versed in dealing with it.

Getting a visible six-pack is a common fitness goal many people set for their selves, but achieving that requires more than just crunches and wishful thinking. It's a combination of targeted training, disciplined nutrition, proper recovery, and an understanding of basic physiology. In this guide, I'll break down everything you need to know, including the science behind fat loss, training styles, and the realistic steps to uncover your abs. But I will also discuss why setting this goal might not be right for you and how lowering your expectations could get you better results over-all.

** This is a guest blog written by Katie McDonald, a keen runner, hiker and yoga enthusiast. Katie is the owner of https://lifeofamissfit.com and can be found on Instagram as @lifeofamissfit. Okay, over to Katie ** I’ve been going to the gym for years and I’ve been running the same amount. And I think there’s a real unspoken mindset that people are either a “gym rat” or a “crazy runner”. As though there’s no middle ground, and I couldn’t disagree more. I do both, and the gym makes me a better runner. Let me explain how. You might be surprised.