A client of mine approached me recently after having some blood tests done. His cholesterol had come back higher than he'd hoped, and he was wondering whether strength training could help reduce his cholesterol levels. We had a bit of a chat but, afterwards, I couldn't stop thinking about it. So I started digging into the research to see what the evidence actually says and came across some really interesting studies. I thought I'd save you from spending your Friday evenin

Cat Bells summit Saturday's route took me across six Wainwrights in the Northern Western Fells: Cat Bells, Maiden Moor, High Spy, Dale Head, Robinson and Hindscarth. I haven’t been doing the Wainwrights for very long, but every single day on the fells teaches me something different. Some days it’s about pacing. Other days it’s confidence, navigation, weather or simply learning when your legs are completely done. I think that’s why I’m enjoying this journey so much — no two wa