Nobody tells you before you have kids that your fitness will essentially be put on hold for a few years. The sleep deprivation, the mental load, the complete evaporation of free time — it’s a lot. But staying reasonably fit during these years isn’t impossible. It just requires a different approach. Lower the Bar (Temporarily)…
You’ve got the motivation, you’ve got 20–30 minutes — but you don’t know what to actually do. A good workout app solves that problem. Here are the best options for dads training at home, from free to premium. What Makes a Good Workout App for Dads? Short workouts — 20–30 minutes maximum. Nobody has an…
Meal prep sounds like something that requires a Sunday morning, twelve Tupperware boxes, and the patience of a saint. It doesn’t. These five recipes take 30–45 minutes total, give you 3–4 days of high-protein meals, and require zero cooking skill beyond basic competence with a hob. Why Bother With Meal Prep? Because hungry dads make…
Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Do you actually need a multivitamin? And if so, which one? The supplement aisle is full of overpriced pills with impressive-sounding labels. Here’s what matters for men over 40 in the UK…
Intermittent fasting (IF) has gone from fringe diet trend to mainstream — and for good reason. For busy dads who don’t want to obsess over every meal, it’s a simple, practical approach to eating less without constant calorie counting. Here’s what works, what doesn’t, and how to start. What Is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting is…
Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Two of the biggest names in UK sports nutrition. Both make solid protein powders at competitive prices. But which one should you actually buy? Here’s a straight comparison. The Brands Myprotein is…
Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. A fitness tracker is one of the most genuinely useful tools a dad can buy for his health. Not because it magically makes you fitter, but because it makes you aware —…
Protein is the most important macronutrient for men over 40 — and most blokes aren’t getting enough of it. Here’s what the research actually says, how to calculate your target, and the easiest ways to hit it. The Short Answer For a man over 40 who does any resistance training: 1.6–2.2g of protein per kilogram…
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become one of the most popular approaches to weight loss — and for good reason. It’s simple, flexible, and works well for busy dads who don’t want to obsess over every meal. Here’s everything you need to know before you start. What Is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting isn’t a diet —…
Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. A good fitness tracker does two things: it tells you what’s actually happening with your health, and it makes you more accountable to your goals. For a busy dad, those two things…