Ever wonder why more companies aren’t science based? Here’s some answers for you healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/why-arent-...

Trigger warning I do my best to explain that marketing isn’t evil and that scientists should do more of it (including why I wanted to learn marketing) whilst also trying to explain how some scientists are using (and misusing it). I also talk about the use of science as a brand. lnkd.in/dwtBkTKY

Trigger warning on some of these observations from 20 years in health and performance healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/observatio...

It’s pretty easy to be mislead in 2025 with people espousing advice left right and centre. It’s probably better to mute them and watch rather than listen 😉 open.substack.com/pub/healthpe...

Blood testing coming to your wearable, law suits over patents and even some meta trends to follow - it’s all here in my latest healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/blood-draw...

Some thoughts on wearables and the industry - specifically some things I’d love to see and folks need to understand. There’s something for everyone here - users, the industry and more. healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/gifts-requ...

You can swap 10mins of vigorous activity for 10000 steps right?… Not really, it’s more nuanced than that. healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/not-all-ex...

To try better understand, quantify and codify how much discomfort we need in health and performance I developed the concept of “The Window of Progress” Hint; it’s not ALWAYS about being uncomfortable and how uncomfortable matters! healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/progress-w...

CGM use in people without diabetes continues to be a hit topic. Having worn one for 3 years & worked with people using them during that time I have some thoughts healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/continuous...

Not happy with your VO2max? Think it means you’ll die earlier? Maybe.. maybe not.. There’s probably some misunderstanding of the data, more here: healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/vo2max

Your wearable monitors stress? Probably not well, but last week there was what looks to be a step change in wearable stress monitoring. More here: healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/can-wearab...

Some thoughts on how we can have more knowledge than ever but still be struggling with some of the same health and performance problems healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/the-problem

Skipping breakfast had a great PR campaign and rebrand as 'intermittent fasting' recently, but what are the health and performance implications of it? I had a look at this exact question in this piece: healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/breakfast-...

Interested in widespread use of wearables for prevention? Or Whoop vs the FDA? All covered here for you: healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/wearables-...

After some pretty average commentary and takes on this article and repeatedly being sent it I ended writing about it to help provide some clarity for folks healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/the-10-per... Let me know what you think

The zone 2 discussion has gotten heated on social media and many people have talked past each other. This is my attempt to synthesise zone 2 training for health and performance. @jemarnold.bsky.social this may interest you

More reasons to drink coffee - I’m sure @mariofraioli.com will approve 🤣 healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/coffee-and...

My latest on applying the concept of periodisation to aspects outside of competitive sport healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/periodisat...

Can we out-exercise a sedentary lifestyle? And if so, how much is enough? Is it about exercise or is general movement enough? open.substack.com/pub/healthpe...

We all know the impact that ozempic is having on society from a weight loss point of view. But what about more broad health impacts and even performance impacts. Thanks for the nudge on this @mariofraioli.com healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/ozempic

There’s been some great recent research in both the creatine and vitamin D spaces I took a look at it all here healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/somewhat-s...

Experimenting with pulling items out of my newsletter and re-publishing them as standalone blog posts on my website for easier shareability. Here are some recent thoughts inspired by @drdavidlipman.bsky.social's excellent piece, "Earning the Right": themorningshakeout.com/earning-the-...

What we can learn from recent happenings in the health and performance space healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/health-and...

Evening reading by @drdavidlipman.bsky.social "What's The Minimum Effective Dose". In a nutshell, get the basics right (sleep, nutrition, exercise), but reap higher yields by hitting all three consistently. #sciencesbitches open.substack.com/pub/healthpe...

Read the full paper here! 🔗 doi.org/10.1123/ijsn...

Another log on the evidence fire for 0.8g/kg of protein daily probably being too little: link.springer.com/article/10.1... Aligns with this piece I wrote recently with a broader audience in mind: open.substack.com/pub/healthpe...

After some recent pilot data was blasted on the PR wire I take a look at it in the broader context of the research base healthperformancenexus.substack.com/p/hrv-and-ha...

Goals and habits are huge topics in the health & performance space, not to mention in behaviour change. To this end, the “how” is well documented but here are some thoughts on some of the more universal “what” that may be worthwhile for people. open.substack.com/pub/healthpe...

Playing a bit of futurist and sharing some thoughts on the potential for mitochondrial transplantation in the health and performance spaces. Huge possibilities for use (and unfortunately perhaps “misuse”) - watch this super exciting space! open.substack.com/pub/healthpe...

Looking forward to discussing on the podcast (1% Better Hidden Stories in Sport) Jem!