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Health & Fitness Blog
Practical, no-nonsense advice on training, nutrition, recovery and long-term health — with the occasional bit of humour thrown in.
My aim is to make health and fitness feel simple, achievable and enjoyable, without the fads, extremes or unnecessary nonsense.
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How Often Should I Exercise?
How often should you exercise each week? A practical guide to strength training, cardio, recovery and building a routine you can actually maintain.
Tom Nicholls
Oct 273 min read
How to Choose a Personal Trainer in Sevenoaks: What to Look For
Choosing a personal trainer shouldn’t feel like choosing a mortgage. Yes, qualifications and experience matter, but you also need to actually like the person you’re going to spend an hour with while they make you do things you’d probably avoid on your own 😂 A good personal trainer should help you make progress, feel more confident and understand what you’re doing — but ideally, you should also enjoy the process. Training can be hard. That doesn’t mean it has to be miserable.
Tom Nicholls
Oct 54 min read


The Power of Sleep: Why Rest is Your Ultimate Performance Enhancer
When it comes to fitness, most people focus on training and nutrition—but what about sleep? If you're serious about building muscle, losing fat, and performing at your best, then sleep needs to be a non-negotiable part of your routine. Why Sleep Matters: Insights from Matthew Walker Dr. Matthew Walker, a world-leading sleep scientist and author of Why We Sleep, has spent years researching the profound impact sleep has on our bodies and minds. His work reveals that sleep is no
Tom Nicholls
Mar 16, 20253 min read


Antioxidant Blueberry Protein Smoothie
A quick, easy & delicious high protein blueberry smoothie that you'll love! What You Need: •1/2 cup (125ml) coconut water •1/2 cup (125ml) almond milk, unsweetened •1 scoop vanilla whey protein •1/2 cup (50g) frozen blueberries •1 tsp ground cinnamon •1 tsp chia seeds What You Need To Do: Blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth and serve. Who said protein shakes were boring?
Tom Nicholls
Jun 22, 20201 min read


Baked Salmon Tray with Rice & Tomatoes
A delicious high protein baked salmon tray that is very easy to make! What you need - •14 oz. (400g) salmon fillet, skin removed •1 tsp. honey •2 tbsp. soy sauce •2 tbsp. olive oil •4 slices of lemon + 2 tbsp. of juice •7/8 cup (200g) jasmine rice •1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes •handful basil leaves •4 tbsp. natural yoghurt, 0% fat Spices: •2 tsp. paprika •1/2 tsp. curry •1 tsp. oregano •pinch of chilli flakes What you need to do - Cut the salmon fillet into 4 pieces. Rinse,
Tom Nicholls
Jun 15, 20201 min read


Beef & Green Beans Pasta in Soy Sauce
A very tasty high protein pasta dish that is easy to make! What You Need •4 oz. (120g) whole-wheat pasta •10 oz. (300g) beef steak •4 spring onions •2 cloves garlic •1 tbsp. coconut oil •2 tbsp. soy sauce •1/3 cup (80ml) beef stock •100g green beans, frozen What You Need To Do Cook the pasta according to instructions on the packaging. Cut the beef into thin slices. Slice the spring onions diagonally into 1-1.5 inch pieces. Peel and slice the garlic. Heat the oil in a large
Tom Nicholls
Jun 9, 20201 min read
How to Track Your Workouts and Make Consistent Progress
Learn how to track your workouts, use progressive overload and make consistent progress without overcomplicating your training.
Tom Nicholls
Dec 12, 20183 min read
Rest Days and Recovery: How Much Do You Really Need?
Learn how rest days, sleep, nutrition and recovery support strength, muscle growth and training performance without slowing your progress.
Tom Nicholls
Dec 12, 20184 min read

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