Growing up in Malta, I used to drink Nescafe instant coffee, which is pretty low-quality stuff, but that’s what was popular at the time. I used to add milk to it and probably go through a whole pack of sugar-loaded Italian biscuits. Not the healthiest point in my life for sure. Up until my twenties, […]

I’m a big fan of Brompton bikes and own several of them. On this page, I’ll be listing a few of my favorite resources and products. Youtube Channels Brilliantbikes 781 Brompton Premium Parts Brompton Traveler I Bike unfolded Brompton Collector Javier Brommie Pimp Brompton official channel – some maintenance videos Path Less Pedaled Chris by […]

Over the past 25 years or so, I’ve been practicing sports on a very regular basis. I’ve tried several different sports, with football and cycling being the main ones in my twenties. Then, in my thirties, padel became my main focus, with other racket sports (beach tennis, tennis, frescobol) complementing it. Cycling was still present, […]

I was born with hypermobile joints, especially in my knees, ankles, elbows and shoulders. Hypermobility is a connective tissue condition (usually inherited) in which the body’s collagen is more elastic than the ‘norm’, leading to increased flexibility. For some people, notably musicians, gymnasts, dancers and sports people, this natural flexibility gives a very useful advantage, […]

Before we had children, we used to cook at home a lot and also eat out very frequently. We lived in Barcelona, where you can find lots of great options for lunch since most restaurants have a menu del dia, which means a set menu for a fixed price that is usually excellent value for […]

If you’re a desk jockey and are troubled by bad posture, here are a few things that I suggest to address this issue. Stay active. Any kind of sport will generally improve things and put you in a better mood and hence more likely to stand tall than slouch. Perform these exercises a few times […]

Figure 1. source For some cultures, tea is more than just a drink. For the Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Russian, and English people, tea is a profoundly important part of their lives. In China, in particular, each regional group has its own philosophy of tea, and each ideological trend reinvents the implications that a cup of […]

One of the habits I’ve taken up since I moved to Spain is that of drinking mate. Mate is a very popular drink in South American countries like Argentina and Uruguay. I’ve made some amazing Argentinian friends here who have introduced me to the drink and the ritual associated with it. It’s important to say […]

In 2019 I had the opportunity to train at a center here in Barcelona (GlobalPerformance) that specialises in isoinertial training methodology and equipment. It was the first time I did this type of training so I took some notes. This is a type of training originally developed for outer space use since it doesn’t rely […]

When you buy spectacles/glasses it’s important to buy the right fit, style and color for your face. Most of the times when you visit shops the attendants won’t really give you any assistance about the matter, and I really hate visiting spectacles shops in general. All they do is stand behind you and make you […]

There are many misconceptions around Cholesterol that I want to tackle in this post. I have inherited high cholesterol levels and so I have a personal interest in the subject. Typically doctors tell me that I need to eat healthy; as if I don’t already do so as an athlete. I understand that many people […]