Mindset

Motivation, consistency and the mental side of training.

A member working hard through a wall ball squat during a class at Grand Union CrossFit in Berkhamsted

Mindset 4 min read

Am I Losing Fitness? Why Some Training Days Feel Harder

Heavy weights, no engine, movements gone? A bad session rarely means lost fitness. Here's why performance dips – and how to judge real progress.

Rob Lang · 21 October 2026

A woman smiling while running on a scenic coastal trail with mountains and blue sea behind her

Mindset 5 min read

What Happens to Your Fitness When You Go on Holiday?

Heading off for two weeks? Here's what actually happens to your strength, fitness and mindset when you step away from the gym – and why your first session back always feels harder than it is.

Rob Lang · 18 August 2026

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