Jon Lipsey

Jon is an award-winning publisher as well as the youngest and most successful ever editor of Men’s Fitness magazine. He is a bestselling author, sought-after speaker at industry events and a regular broadcast commentator.

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TRAINING Explainer

Fasted cardio for women: should you train on empty?

Fasted cardio is exactly what it sounds like: doing cardiovascular exercise—usually in the morning—before you’ve eaten anything. The thinking is simple: if you train without food in your system, your body will burn more fat for fuel, helping you lean out faster. For men, especially those who are metabolically healthy, this approach can sometimes support…

April 13, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

What are NAD injections and do they actually work?

The longevity crowd has a new favourite molecule—and this time, they’re injecting it. NAD (short for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every cell in your body, where it plays a critical role in cellular energy production, DNA repair, and metabolic function. As we age, NAD levels decline. That decline has been linked…

April 12, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

BUSINESS Opinion

Joe DeFranco: Online PTs should have at least five years’ gym floor experience

Joe DeFranco Joe DeFranco is a world-renowned personal trainer and educator with more than 27 years of experience in the health, fitness and sports performance industry. His client list includes NFL players from all 32 teams, WWE Hall of Fame wrestlers, UFC fighters and SWAT team operators, and he’s the host of the chart-topping fitness…

April 11, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

MIND Upgrade

Tap into the power of a growth mindset

You know how every friendship group has that one person who’s always trying new things and somehow manages to lift the spirits of everyone around them? They’re the ones who see things positively, spot opportunities in tough situations and just generally seem happier than everyone else. Then there’s the other character - the one who’s…

April 10, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

NUTRITION Explainer

What is metabolic confusion?

In the restless world of dieting, metabolic confusion has become a hot topic. Unlike traditional approaches to eating that stick to consistent calorie restrictions, metabolic confusion introduces flexibility by alternating between high-calorie and low-calorie days. The theory? Keep your metabolism guessing, and you’ll avoid weight-loss plateaus. But does it really work and should you try…

March 24, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

What is your metabolic age and how do you calculate it?

You're familiar with your chronological age, but there’s another measure that could be even more relevant when it comes to your health—your metabolic age. This lesser-known metric gives you an idea of how your body is aging on the inside, and it’s often a better indicator of overall health than the number of candles on…

March 23, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

BUSINESS

The tech billionaires betting big on longevity

If you had billions in the bank, where would you invest? For some of the world’s wealthiest tech entrepreneurs, the answer is simple - developing life-extending technology so they can stick around a little longer to enjoy their riches. From reversing aging to regenerative medicine, these industry giants are pouring their fortunes into making a…

March 17, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

dr stacy sims on why women are not small men

TRAINING Great minds

Women Are Not Small Men: Why Gender Matters in Fitness Science

For much of modern sports science, there’s been an unspoken assumption: if it works for men, it works for women. Training protocols, nutrition guidelines, supplement recommendations, recovery models—they’ve all been built around male physiology. And in doing so, women have been underserved at best, and actively harmed at worst. As Dr. Stacy Sims famously says:…

March 4, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

CJC-1295 Explained: What It Is, How It Works and What You Need to Know

In the world of health optimisation and performance enhancement, CJC-1295 has emerged as a popular peptide among athletes, biohackers, and longevity enthusiasts. It’s often described as a gentler, smarter way to support growth hormone levels — a biological lever tied to muscle recovery, fat metabolism, skin health, and even sleep. But while it’s widely used…

January 19, 20250Comments

ByJon Lipsey

HEALTH Explainer

Peptide Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and is it Safe or Legal?

Peptide therapy has become a buzzword in high-performance health, with claims ranging from faster recovery and better sleep to improved fat loss, hormonal balance, and even longer lifespan. But while its popularity is growing among athletes, biohackers, and anti-aging enthusiasts, there’s still a lot of confusion around what peptide therapy actually is — and whether…

January 17, 20250Comments

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