OVER 50's?? - We're here to change the narrative... Let’s clear something up: You didn’t wake up on your 50th birthday suddenly fragile and craving aqua aerobics. But fitness marketing? They still think you’re 85 and lost in a tai chi class called “Fall Prevention for Fragile Folks.” Not here. All too often, fitness marketing aimed at people over 50 feels patronising — built on outdated stereotypes that frame ageing as decline. At JDW Fitness, we’re here for something di

You’ve trained. You’ve planned. You’re in your groove. Then, out of nowhere, your knee throws a tantrum. Or your Achilles decides it’s had enough of your “just one more ultra” logic. Frustrating? Yes. Game over? Absolutely not. Stay strong, stay flexible (in both hamstrings and mindset), and if you’re working through an injury, we’re here to help you bounce back stronger.

Discover the inspiring weight loss journey of Brogan, who transformed from 98kgs to a healthy 80kgs through consistent workouts and mindful

We're no strangers to the world of Ultra Training at JDW Fitness, here's some of the things that we've learned over the years. 10 Top Tips.

"Every time I think I have all my ducks in a row, I turn around and one of the little f&$kers has waddled off..."

What if your before and after pictures aren't about weight loss? What if you have a goal that has no relevance to aesthetics?

There is a lot to think about currently, it seems like the world is kinda upside down.

So far in this series we've covered Foam rolling, Mobility, Breathing and Eliminating Niggles. Now it's time for the Strength.

You get home and maybe stretch a bit, have a bath and forget about it. It's OK to walk on and as long as you remember to run with your foot

By Tim O'Hanlon WOW! Well that was a crazy week and a half, even by my standards! After several weeks of spending too much time with my...

You may want to sit down, this could take a while. Last week was a bit of an interesting one, in a really good way. You may or may not...

Small steps are the key to all healthy habit changes. Exercising regularly? Well that's 25 - 30% of your healthy lifestyle change in...

We are bombarded on a daily basis through all kinds of media, particularly social media, about the best way to eat and the perfect, FAD...

By John Withinshaw While a lot of emphasis is put onto the legs regarding running and running training. It's just as important to put...

By John Withinshaw Yes, OK - that's a picture of a man doing press ups - but bear with me, it is relevant to your running! In my last...

By John Withinshaw I've been training quite hard for one of my biggest challenges to date and if you are a runner/athlete I'm sure you...

Staying properly hydrated will help your athletic performance, bodily functions, energy levels and even your brain activity.

By Nicky Jenkins Easter Bank Holiday Weekend brought us the latest instalment of "Are You Tough Enough" - not the SAS version (although...

According to Sport England, the strongest increase in sports participation in the past decade has been among the 45-54 age group. So what...

By Nicky Jenkins Inspired by the recent efforts in the Montane Spine Race, teamed with our own impending (but just slightly shorter)...