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Grounded in the science

Short, evidence-based reads on what actually moves the needle for men over 30. No hype, no bro science.

Train4 min read

Strength training after 30: your best defence against ageing

You lose 3 to 8 percent of your muscle each decade after 30. Why lifting reverses it, and how little it takes.

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Fuel4 min read

How much protein do men over 30 really need?

How much per day, how to spread it across meals, and why under-eating it costs you more after 30.

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Recover3 min read

Sleep and testosterone: the case for seven hours

One week of short sleep cut young men's testosterone by 10 to 15 percent. Why recovery is non-negotiable.

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Live4 min read

VO2 max: the fitness number that predicts how long you live

Cardiorespiratory fitness predicts early death better than smoking. What it is, and how to build it around work.

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