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No gatekeeping and no fluff. Practical guidance on training, nutrition, cricket and personal growth, from two coaches who do this every day. If it helps you hit your goals, it belongs here.

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TrainTraining & technique
Training & technique

Your first month in the gym: a beginner's guide

Nervous about starting? Here is exactly what to do in your first four weeks, and what to happily ignore.

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FuelNutrition
Nutrition

5 nutrition habits that beat any diet

Forget the fads. These five simple habits do more for your body than any 30-day plan ever will.

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PlayCricket performance
Cricket performance

Strength training for cricketers: where to start

Why the modern game demands more than skill, and the simple lifts that make you faster and more durable.

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GrowMindset & growth
Mindset & growth

Why consistency beats motivation every time

Motivation runs out. Systems do not. Here is how to keep going when you really do not feel like it.

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StartGetting started
Training & technique

How much does a personal trainer actually cost?

An honest breakdown of what you pay for, what changes the price, and how to get real value from coaching.

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FuelNutrition
Nutrition

How much protein do you actually need?

Cut through the noise. A simple, no-nonsense guide to getting protein right for your goals.

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PlayCricket performance
Cricket performance

How to bowl faster: a simple guide to building pace

What actually makes fast bowlers fast, and the technique fixes that give you free pace.

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FuelNutrition
Nutrition

What to eat before and after a workout

The overcomplicated topic in fitness, made simple. Practical fuelling and recovery advice.

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PlayCricket performance
Cricket performance

The best exercises for cricketers

Power, rotation, durability and speed. A practical strength shortlist that actually carries over.

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What we write about

Four themes, one goal: helping you get stronger, fitter and more confident in a way that lasts.

Training & technique

How to train smart, lift safely, break plateaus and actually enjoy the process.

Nutrition made simple

No fads or misery. Sustainable habits, honest advice and food that fits real life.

Cricket performance

Skill, strength and conditioning tips to help you move better and perform all season.

Mindset & growth

Confidence, consistency and the mental side of training. The part most coaches skip.

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