What if the healthiest path isn’t the hardest, but the most human? We dig into why “being average” in fitness can actually lead to more joy, better results, and a routine you can keep when life gets messy. Instead of chasing the 1% we see on social media, we look at the quiet actions that compound: two strength sessions a week, an easy run, a long walk, decent sleep, and enough protein and plants to feel good without obsessing.

We share how dropping big, intimidating goals can bring back enjoyment and consistency. One of us talks about returning to running without strict targets—just start with a lap and decide in the moment. That mindset doesn’t set records, but it keeps you moving, which matters more than a perfect plan you abandon. We also unpack algorithm‑driven comparison that makes normal efforts feel inadequate and offer a fairer yardstick: if you’re walking most days, training a couple of times a week, and sleeping seven hours, you’re already ahead of the real average.

Expect practical takeaways you can use tonight: sleep hygiene that boosts recovery, hydration that supports energy and kidney health, rest days that prevent injury, and a flexible approach to goals like chasing a 10k PB without letting training take over your life. No grind culture, no optimisation theatre—just honest, sustainable habits that fit work, family, and changing motivation. If you’ve felt guilty for not doing more, this conversation gives you permission to do enough and feel proud of it.

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Fresh calendars don’t change lives—clear systems do. We kick off 2026 by swapping pressure-heavy resolutions for grounded routines, starting with two big levers: self-awareness and intentional time. From keeping workouts short and consistent to choosing creation over consumption, this conversation gets practical about how to make progress feel doable, even when life is busy and winter gets in the way.

We unpack our “ins and outs” for the year with zero fluff. Ins: being honest about what you want, structuring free time to reduce doomscrolling, and building habits that stick. Outs: fear-mongering around ultra-processed foods, needlessly long gym sessions, and the influencer sameness that flattens personality and nuance. Expect real talk on balanced nutrition, 30-minute strength sessions, and the mindset shift that turns goals into actions. We also share personal targets—running 1,000 kilometres and lifting one million kilograms across the year—plus the systems that support them: progressive overload, deloads, logging workouts, and rest without guilt.

Beyond training and nutrition, we zoom out to life design. We’re decluttering homes, deleting shopping apps, embracing secondhand first, and using tools like Todoist to turn intentions into tasks. Quarterly themes guide the year: intent in Q1, growth and community later on, leaving room for seasonal energy and recovery. And for the podcast? We’re sharpening our niche, inviting thoughtful guests, exploring studio sessions, and seeking value-aligned brand partners so we can keep levelling up without losing our voice.

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What happens when you judge fitness influencers by who you’d snog, who you’d marry, and who you’d avoid? A lot of laughs—and a surprisingly sharp filter for cutting through hype. We put big names on the playful hot seat and unpack what their content reveals about the industry: the stale comfort of “calorie deficit” clichés, the rise of aisle-filming icks, and the strange pull of carnivore stunt-eating that makes butter a co-star.

We also spotlight the creators we’d happily commit to: the evidence-led educators who make science feel human, the runners who mix elite performance with humour, and the voices that give context instead of commandments. You’ll hear why tone matters as much as take, how certainty sells better than nuance, and how to spot the difference between coaching and content farming. Our guiding questions keep it simple: Do they welcome doubts? Do they avoid absolutes? Do they help you build habits without turning your life into a brand?

Some tangents are too good to cut, so yes, we talk wild swimming, UK waters, and why trend-chasing can ignore unglamorous realities like sewage, safety, and stress. It’s a metaphor for the episode: before you dive in, ask better questions. If you’re tired of feeling talked at by your feed, this is your friendly nudge to curate for curiosity, compassion, and long-term sense.

Enjoy the ride, send us your own Snog/Marry/Avoid list, and tell us who we missed. If you smiled, learned, or shouted back at your headphones, tap follow, share with a friend, and leave a quick review—it helps more curious listeners find us.

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Joe Wicks

Courtney Black

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Hugo Fry

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Josh Hills Nutrition

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