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We get it a lot.“I just have no energy.”Not just from people new to training but from parents, carers, shift workers, teachers, business owners.People who are holding up everything for everyone else.And when they finally get a moment to themselves? They don’t use it to go to the gym they crash on the sofa with a cuppa, feeling guilty that they didn’t “do more.”Sound familiar?

You don’t need to go all-in, just start with one thing today.It’s around this time of year that the “I’ll start in September” voice gets louder.It’s been a busy summer. Maybe you've been away. The kids are off school. Routines are all over the place. It’s warm. You’re tired. You’ve had ice cream for lunch and a barbecue for dinner more than once. And now you’re feeling like you should probably rein it in… but not yet.

When Jack joined Function Fitness in February 2024, he had one clear goal in mind: to be a fit and active dad for his young boys.“I hate the phrase ‘I would die for my children’ it’s overused. But how many people would live for them? I wanted to be able to play without getting puffed out and still be here for them when they’re old. That’s why I joined.”

Most of us don’t struggle with being overweight. Instead, the bigger issue is being under muscled.When we talk about muscle here, we’re not talking about the kind of bulky, superhero muscles you see on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. This is about building muscle for your whole life as a foundation for long-term health, strength, and independence.Think of your muscle like a pension. The more you build it now, the less you’ll have to scramble for it later. It’s an investment in your future self.

If you've ever finished a meal and thought, “I don’t even remember eating that,” you’re not alone.We’re so used to eating on the go, in front of screens, or while doing five other things, that slowing down and actually tasting our food can feel weird at first. But here’s the thing, mindful eating is one of the simplest, most effective tools to help you improve your eating habits without counting every calorie or obsessing over every bite.It’s not about being perfect or chewing your food 47 times. It’s about creating a bit of space between you and your plate, so you can listen to your body and give it what it needs.

If you’ve ever worked out before, you might have heard the idea that a workout isn’t “good” unless it leaves you sore for days afterwards. That feeling of being shattered, wiped out, or barely able to move. Somehow that’s been sold to us as proof that the session worked.But here’s the thing: soreness does not equal success.In fact, chasing soreness can actually hold you back from the progress you want.