Why I don’t believe in new years resolutions

Mindset for a healthier, happier life

The start of the year always seems like a good time to start implementing new and healthier habits. Unfortunately, the statistics of those that keep their ‘New Year resolutions’ are pretty poor. I am not a fan of making New Year resolutions, simply because society tells us that the odds are stacked against us to […]

Fuelling for elite performance

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Getting the balance of food right before a sporting event is essential in order to reach peak performance. Every individual is different and requires different fuel. Some of the things that should be taken into consideration when fuelling;• Individuals weight• Height• Event/sport being played• Duration of the session• Goal• Hydration requirements For example I weigh […]

A turning point in my football career…

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October 2013. I was a few months into my first football season in the Championship with AFC Bournemouth, I had a 2 year old and my wife had given birth to our second daughter only weeks before. I was physically and mentally pushed. I was so aware that this was a pivotal time in my […]