Blog: August 2025

Why Runners Over 50 Should Add Massage to Their Recovery Toolkit

Let’s be honest, runners over 50 are a special breed. You’re the ones out there proving that age really is just a number, clocking up the miles, lacing up your trainers before sunrise, and sometimes even leaving the youngsters eating your dust. But while your mind still feels 25, sometimes the body whispers (or yells) otherwise. That’s where massage steps in. Not just as a treat, but as a smart recovery tool that keeps you running strong, supple, and smiling.

The Weirdest Fitness Advice I’ve Heard, and What Actually Works

As a personal trainer, I’ve heard some truly bizarre pieces of fitness advice over the years. From “wearing bin bags to sweat out fat” (please don’t) to “only eating food that’s the same colour” (why?), the internet and gym gossip are overflowing with ideas that sound fun, unusual, or even downright dangerous. And while I’m all for trying new things, fitness should be enjoyable, chasing the latest fad isn’t the best way to see results.