Mindset, Motivation and Mental Health

SEPTEMBER IS MOVEMENT SEASON

September is such a natural reset. The memories of our time away glow nostalgically. But as the air changes, the days freshen with a quiet sense of anticipation - we're ready to return to our routi...

WHY REAL: MOVEMENT AND CLOTHES

I'm Max and I started REAL on a simple premise - movement brings peace. When the body is busy, the mind is empty. This realisation was inspired by my boxing experiences, where I lived in the fullne...

THE BEST THING TO DO ON ARRIVAL

Whether you turn left or right into the cabin on your next long haul flight, the chances are you'll arrive feeling pretty unfresh. There's nothing quite as unnatural as sitting (or lying!) for eigh...

WHY PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUBS HAVE ALL BECOME WELLNESS-LED

As wellness has evolved from being an amenity into a strong reason to belong, private members' clubs continue to open on the premise of being wellness-led. A sense of belonging is universal and tha...

Does this help me feel, move and live better?

The fitness industry is changing fast. Longevity is the flex now; success is measured by energy, resilience and quality of life. Wellness is a lifestyle and this approach is far more balanced and i...

Psychology of Physical Competence

"I can do that" A deep-rooted belief in one's physical ability fosters a strong sense of self-reliance within our environment. In our day-to-day lives much of what we encounter or experience is bey...

REAL TALK WITH JAN JANECEK

Jan Janecek is a man of many talents. Having grown-up through Bayern Munich's football academy, at the age of 19 he was looking at alternative career choices. He left Munich in 2005 to study archit...

EXERCISE OF THE WEEK

REVERSE LUNGE and SKIP(No equipment) This explosive bodyweight exercise builds great power (strength and speed) in the legs, while building core balance, control and coordination. Inspired by boxer...

WHAT WE WEAR TO TRAIN IN THE HEAT

High temperatures place a significant extra strain on the body, making training much harder. My mandate was to build training essentials that handle the hottest sessions and the most intensive work...

Time & Energy are the new luxury: How do you spend yours?

Phrases such as 'life is short' and 'Time and tide wait for no man' remind us that life is finite, long enough to matter and that we should prioritise what we hold dear. Time is equally given but  ...