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Increase your strength just like a World’s Strongest Athlete!

by Dan Johnston | 18 Feb, 2026 | Training Tips & Advice

Ever wondered how the world’s strongest men and women train for superior and competitive level of strength? Maybe you’ve been doing the big lifts already but not sure how to get to those 100kg+ weights for your squat, deadlift, or bench press.

The Observer Effect: Why You Get Better Results When Someone’s Watching

by Dan Johnston | 27 Jan, 2026 | Training Tips & Advice

If you’ve ever trained on your own, and then trained with someone else (such as a mate, as part of a class, a coach, or even with a Personal Trainer) and thought “Why do I always work harder when someone’s there?”

You’re not imagining it.

There’s a real psychological phenomenon behind it — and when you understand it, you can use it to get better results (without relying on motivation or willpower every day).

The Grandmother Who Became a World Record Deadlifter — And Why Her Story Matters

by Dan Johnston | 19 Nov, 2025 | Beginners Health and Fitness, Motivational

I recently came across an incredible video shared by fitness creator @bdccarpenter on TikTok (source originally filmed by BBC News),...

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