Welcome to Insights, where we dive deep into topics around performance, nutrition, wellness, and holistic health. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness or find balance in your everyday life, our posts offer practical tips, science-backed advice, and strategies to help you thrive.”
Every article here connects to one of the 7 phases of The Optimise Method™
Start where you are. Move step by step.
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Reset
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Rebuild
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Rewire
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Recalibrate
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Refine
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Resilience
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Repet/Rise
Why Rest Days Are Crucial for Your Fitness and Well-Being
Think rest days are lazy days? Think again. Skipping recovery time could be the very thing holding back your progress—and increasing your risk of burnout or injury. In this article, Jonathan breaks down why structured rest is essential for muscle growth, mental resilience, injury prevention, and long-term performance
Why Recovery Is the Missing Link in Your Training
Training harder isn’t always the answer—recovering better is. Without proper recovery, progress stalls, injuries creep in, and fatigue takes over. Learn how to optimise sleep, movement, and nutrition to unlock real performance gains.
A Smarter Approach to Performance
Pushing harder won’t get you better results—training smarter will. From optimising recovery to refining nutrition and stress management, we break down what truly drives high performance. Explore insights that help you perform, recover, and thrive.