Over the years, I’ve been experimenting with finding the best brands for different scenarios. I tend to focus on brands that produce natural cosmetics and for clothing those that focus on natural materials like merino wool. This exercise is important for me because once I know which are my favorite brands I can reduce my […]
Coffee – Why and How I Drink It
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, […]
The Best Brompton Resources
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 […]
Building Muscle – My next Health and Fitness Project
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, […]
How to Deal with Loose Ankle Ligaments
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, […]
Why I Don’t Cook at Home Anymore
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 […]
How to Make a Cup of Tea Perfectly
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 […]
How to Prepare Yerba Mate
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 […]
Designing Your Bedroom as a Recovery Room
The bedroom once did what it promised on the tin: there would be a bed, some furniture such as a wardrobe, drawers and maybe a dressing table or a desk. Technology changed things, first with televisions in the bedroom, and today with the multitude of devices that allow us to watch movies, listen to music, […]
What You Need to Know About Cholesterol
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 […]
The Basics of Sport Massage
As an athlete playing padel, part of my routine is massage therapy. I’ve already written about my foam rolling routine and TENS machine that are my daily way of keeping my muscles massaged, but of course, there is no substitute for real massage sessions with a qualified therapist. Getting frequent massages might seem to be […]
The Best Books and Resources for Learning Exercise Physiology
As I continue to immerse myself in padel and strive to improve every year, I’ve taken it upon myself to really learn how the human body works, especially in relation to exercise and sport. Understanding exercise physiology has changed the way I train. Instead of blindly following workout programs, I can now evaluate whether an […]
