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Islam & Health
Islam and good health go hand-in-hand. When I say good health I mean it’s preservation. As a revert Muslim I could have never of seen the depth of wisdom found in Islam for the one that treads this path, when I first stepped into Islam I knew I was upon good but just how life…
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Rest Weeks in Action
Don’t feel guilty about taking a week off of training. When you’ve been consistently chiselling away for 8-12 weeks in the gym it makes sense to and you’re likely really in need of a deload, rest week. Throughout your training journey you’ll be getting rest – week2week, a day off here or there but a…
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Coffee A Health Drink
I’ve been into coffee since the early 2000’s when I trained as a Barista with the help of the Princes Trust. When I first tried it I can only imagine I had instant coffee in my parents home. Years would pass and I study nutrition, drinking cold brews and reading over a module. There is…
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Strength of Self Control
Self control is the default that we all wish we had. Having the ability to resolutely say no, or yes to the self and sticking to that plan is the mark of a winner in most books. Self control needs to be realised before strength can begin to bear fruit. The self wants all the…
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Hijama is in your area!
Detoxify your blood and feel energised, awake and thrive with Criterion Fitness Lifestyles Cupping Therapy service, catering to men in South London. Wet cupping sessions as well as dry, free consultation and massage included.
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Stay Fit This Summer: Share Meals for Better Health
Another hack that you may want to us and it comes from the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is to share meals. Yes! Share your meal with someone you like/don’t like it still works.
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Fitness For Long-term Health
Reducing you risk of heart disease, stroke, muscle breakdown and mobility issues, strength training in particular has a place in all our lives and especially in the lives of the over 40’s. The foundation of the gym setting revolves around long-term health, movement and the maintenance of independence.
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Do what you like: Getting to your fitness goals by doing what you enjoy
We all want to live long and strong as men. We like to be independent and capable of doing everything we set out to do. As we age things get harder though, so getting into the groove of living a fitness lifestyle at a younger age will always be ideal but no matter our ages,…
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The Only HAM You’ll Ever Need
For busy men like those I meet regularly, it’s important to have a safe plan that ensures balanced growth when the right stimulus is provided. Three sessions a week for 1.5 hours of training each is a great trade-off for the size and strength you’ll surely gain.
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The Old Medicine Works Better
In 2026, the world is moving in hyper mode. Fast food, faster knowledge, extremely fast weight-loss, with the help of a jab here and there, but the old medicine still works and works better, and I’ll tell you what I mean.

