Training & nutrition guides
Evidence-based, no-nonsense guides — free to read, written for people who actually train.
TRAINING
Progressive overload, explained
The one principle that decides whether you build muscle — and a simple double-progression system to apply it every week.
6 min read
NUTRITION
How many calories should I eat?
Work out your maintenance with Mifflin–St Jeor, then cut or bulk with numbers instead of guesses.
7 min read
ROUTINE
The Push Pull Legs split
Why PPL works, who it suits, and a ready 6-day template you can start today.
8 min read
NUTRITION
How much protein do you need?
Grams per kilo, the timing that actually matters, and the easiest foods to hit your target.
6 min read
APPS & GEAR
How to choose a workout tracker app (2026)
What actually matters in a gym logger — and the features most apps get wrong.
7 min read
NUTRITION
How to count macros (without losing your mind)
Protein, carbs and fat — how to set them, hit them, and when to stop obsessing.
6 min read