Late and alone
Every evening I planned where I would stay the next night. There was no internet in the 1970s so I had to book the youth hostel where I planned to…
A pint of milk?
The Welsh part of the bike ride was brutal. Lots of hill climbs. Growing doubt that I would arrive at the next Youth hostel into which I was booked. Could…
The journey begins!
The day that I decided to start the journey to Ireland on my bike my parents were not home. Unusually for them they had stayed away for the…
The beautiful bike!
I wish to this day that I had kept the bike. I can't recall what happened to it. Maybe at that age, I didn't value possessions in the way…
Cycling to Ireland – the planning
It was hot. I was at University studying music in 1970. The third term ended in 5 days. I was frustrated. Spending too much time indoors, sitting, listening, writing, and…
Failure? Why it’s good!
Picture this. I'm about to lift a significant amount of weight at the gym. I have my watch timing the length of the session that I am about to…
I thought that I would never see him again!
The waves on this particular beach are behaving erratically. I’m unaware of that. How was I to know? I had only been living in Portugal for 12 months. So here…
The Science Behind Muscle Growth and Key Steps to Achieve It
Muscle growth, or hypertrophy, is the process of increasing the size of muscle fibers through exercise, nutrition, and recovery. Whether you’re aiming to build muscle mass, achieve a lean and…
The 6 Most Efficient Strength Training Exercises for a Full-Body Workout in 30 Minutes
Super Slow strength training and conventional strength training represent two distinct approaches to building muscle and strength. Super Slow training involves performing each repetition very slowly, typically 10 seconds up…
Nutrition for Strength Training: Fueling Your Gains
As I have outlined before I believe that Strength Training is an excellent way to build muscle, increase bone density, and improve overall health. However, to maximize the benefits of…