Skribans Strength, Performance and Nutrition

Skribans Strength, Performance and Nutrition Bringing out the mixture of obsessive fitness lifestyle paired with scientific background in order f

Education: Currently studying MSc in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Leeds Beckett University starting September 2016 – 2017. Ba(Hons) (Top-Up) Sports Science, Derby University 2015 – 2016. FdSc Sport and Exercise Science, Derby University 2013 – 2015. Certifications: KBT Strength and Conditioning Qualifications (Powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting and Kettlebell training);
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy;
Milos Sarcev's Hyperaemia training principles;
Level 1 ISAK Technician (anthropometric measurements);
Level 3 Personal Trainer, Group Class Training Certificate;
First Aid Certificate. Focus: Performance Nutrition, Lifestyle Assessments, Bodyweight Management, Body Transformations, Strength & Conditioning for Sports Events, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding/fitness/bikini contest prep. Personal Bio: An aspiring fitness addict that is currently working on his SENr (Sports and Exercise Nutrition register) accreditation in order to be internationally recognised performance nutritionist. Over last 10 years I have worked with every level, shape and size athletes - starting from someone who works daily by the desk and up to Olympic athletes. A highly experienced and self-motivated personal trainer with the ability to critique his own knowledge in order to provide the most current and relevant training methods to his clients. Possessing a hard work ethics and passion to fitness related lifestyle, actively involving in different sports related activities and continuous self-development through theory learning and practical applications. Years of work as a personal trainer and continuous sports related studies have helped me to establish high understanding of physical and psychological issues that are holding fitness enthusiasts from achieving their desired goals, and apply personal knowledge to overcome these barriers in order to achieve the optimal physical and psychological potential of my clients. I might be demanding when it comes to training, but that is what we are here for - to push you over and beyond your own limits. Feel free to approach me for any fitness and health related advice even if we do not work directly together, I will never refuse an advice.

You can work harder and still think worse if your environment is working against you.That is the part people underestima...
10/10/2026

You can work harder and still think worse if your environment is working against you.
That is the part people underestimate.

A study followed 56 adults on 4-6 day wilderness trips with no phones, computers or other electronic technology.

One group completed a creative problem-solving test before the trip.
Another group completed it on day 4.

The average score went from 4.14 correct answers out of 10 to 6.08 out of 10.
That is roughly 50% higher performance on this specific task.

Not 50% more intelligence.
Not 50% more creativity.

Better performance on one measure of creative problem-solving.

And there is an important limitation.

The researchers could not separate the effect of being in nature from the effect of being away from technology, or from the wider experience of several days hiking in the wilderness.

So the sensible conclusion is not:
“Nature makes you smarter.”
It is that your environment can meaningfully affect how well you think.

That matters if you run a business, train hard, make decisions all day, or simply spend most of your life surrounded by screens, notifications, and constant input.

I have always taken environment seriously for exactly this reason.

Performance is not just what you do.
It is also what you surround yourself with.
If your head feels full, adding more information may not be the answer.

Go outside.
Leave the phone alone for a while.
See what happens when your attention is no longer being pulled in ten directions.

Then pay attention to how you think.
I would genuinely be interested to hear what you notice.

We also discuss research like this in more depth inside the Solar Athlete Group, a community for people interested in health, performance, and how the body actually works.

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0051474

Or in other words - stop being a wet wipe whose kids and relatives are embarrassed by.Look at yourself in a mirror.Is th...
10/10/2026

Or in other words - stop being a wet wipe whose kids and relatives are embarrassed by.

Look at yourself in a mirror.

Is this truly it?
Is this all you have in you?

It doesn’t matter that your dad never said he loves you.
Or that your mum upset you when you were a child.

Who YOU are is YOUR choice.

Turn it into someone you needed when you were growing up.
Not another warning of who to never become.
We have plenty of those already.

09/10/2026

During the Spanish Flu, when medical establishments weren't fully captured, they returned to basics. Sunlight was the primary treatment. They built decks, put patients on roofs, and rotated them in the sun. It was practical, low-risk, and people got better.

Today, many struggle with energy and excuses. We complain about lack of time for health, yet screen time often hits 8 hours a day. The disconnect is stark.

Stop mistaking exhaustion for progress. If you're tired of the excuses and ready for real adaptation, join our Solar Athlete community on Skool. We are building a place for people who want to train hard, recover properly, and respect the body enough to actually adapt.

To learn more, join our Skool community:
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Old medicine was not automatically better.Modern medicine is not automatically smarter either.What matters is whether so...
09/10/2026

Old medicine was not automatically better.
Modern medicine is not automatically smarter either.
What matters is whether something actually works.

Linen first.
One hospital study found only small improvements in patient well-being with linen bedding, while proper laundering and decontamination appeared far more important.
PMID: 1779075
PMID: 11846541

Copper has much stronger support.
Hospital studies found lower microbial contamination on copper surfaces, and one ICU trial reported fewer healthcare-associated infections in rooms fitted with copper.
PMID: 23571364
PMID: 22173515

Light therapy did not disappear. It evolved.
Historical phototherapy was used for tuberculosis of the skin. Later, a randomized trial found filtered sunlight effective for newborn jaundice.
PMID: 12063493
PMID: 26376136

Eggs were never a miracle treatment.
They are simply nutrient-dense, with high-quality protein, choline, vitamins and minerals. Human research also shows high digestibility of their essential amino acids.
PMID: 24807641
PMID: 30272112

The hospital environment matters too.
Patients recovering from surgery with a view of trees had shorter stays, used fewer strong painkillers and received fewer negative nurses' notes than those facing a brick wall. Other studies have also looked at colour, natural light and environmental design.
PMID: 6143402
PMID: 34491443
PMID: 30058744

Mustard plasters created a real effect.
They caused warmth, irritation, and increased blood flow. But that does not prove they treated bronchitis or chest infections. Burns have also been reported.
PMID: 28614189
PMID: 22666267

Silver is still used in medicine.
Evidence suggests silver dressings can reduce surgical-site infection risk in some settings, but they are not automatically the best option for every wound.
PMID: 41677813
PMID: 31090826
PMID: 39250909

Natural does not mean effective.
Old does not mean better.
Modern does not automatically mean superior.

Ignore the story. Check the evidence.

08/10/2026

“You train very differently”

Yes. I always have. Always will be.

This was 8 years and 15kg/33lbs of muscle mass ago.

Have not tried it since I hit over 120kg bodyweight, never mind doing it now at even higher bodyweight. Although tempted…

Bodybuilding style training is great way how to improve your metabolic efficiency, and as a side effect - you look great too.

However, too many fall out with training altogether because they only work out to “look good”.

I have been training consistently for over 20 years for this simple difference - I have always trained to perform well and avoid becoming weak and fragile like majority of society.

This is why I will never stop.

If I cared about how I looked, I’d probably be dead by now with the amount of emotional burden it can come with. Predominantly, because we have full internet with absolute wallops saying that only way how to achieve presentable physique is through drug abuse.

Get clear on what is the outcome of you working out.
And don’t be afraid to change it if suddenly it doesn’t feel right at the moment.

I deliberately chose one that serves me all year round, so I train very differently to most.
You have to pick something that will make you excited to keep showing up.

For yourself. And to inspire others to do the same.
Because you deserve to live life in the body that allows you to enjoy living at its fullest.

08/10/2026

Medications are designed for illness. For them to sell more, people need to be more sick. Before World War II, people were more connected to nature and healthier, limiting the market for drugs. To expand this market, a system was created that, intentionally or consequentially, fosters sickness. This isn't about blaming individuals; it's about understanding the system that profits from making people unwell.

If you're tired of the conventional approach and want to understand how to truly support your health and performance, join our Solar Athlete community on Skool. We are building a place for people who want practical education, higher standards, and better results without the usual fitness nonsense.

To learn more, join our Skool community:
https://www.skool.com/iron-ninjas-2879/about?ref=d1309d44938f4f888bdac5b605443fd1

The lowering part of a rep gets a lot of attention when people talk about building muscle.There is a reason for that:You...
08/10/2026

The lowering part of a rep gets a lot of attention when people talk about building muscle.

There is a reason for that:
Your muscles can produce more force while lowering a weight than while lifting it.

So it is easy to assume that the lowering phase should automatically build more muscle.

But this meta-analysis of 26 studies found no significant overall difference in muscle growth between eccentric and concentric training.

That does not mean the lowering phase does not matter.

Some of the results did favour eccentric training, particularly for upper-body training and in adults aged 19-59.

There was also an important limitation.

The researchers did not separately look at studies where both groups performed the same total amount of training work.

That makes it harder to know whether the extra growth came from the eccentric phase itself, or simply from doing more total work.

So I would not turn the lowering phase into another muscle-building hack.
Both parts of the rep matter.

Lift the weight with intent.
Control it on the way down.

Then focus on the bigger picture - exercise selection, effort, training volume, progression, and whether your programme actually matches your goal.

Good training is rarely built around one special technique.

It is built around making the right decisions consistently.

If you are putting in the effort but your training still feels random, join our Solar Athlete community and learn how to pick the right tool for the task at hand - be it strength increase, muscle growth, endurance, or anything else.

We can look at what you are doing, what you want to achieve, and whether your current programme is actually moving you in that direction.

PMID: 39652733
DOI: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000004981

07/10/2026

We were fed a narrative, confined by systems designed for compliance.

When restrictions appeared - like segregated shopping aisles or mandatory masks removed only for eating - they defied logic.

The truth is, these measures weren't about health; they were about control. Many people complied, influenced by information they were fed and information they were denied. The system faltered not because people suddenly understood, but because a critical mass chose not to comply.

They faked vaccine cards, ignored mask mandates, and simply stopped participating in nonsensical rules.

Non-compliance is how a system designed to control eventually breaks. Recognize this: your best defense is to disengage from their currency. If you are ready to raise your standards instead of constantly restarting, join our Solar Athlete community on Skool. We are building this for people who want structure, discipline, and long-term results.

To learn more, join our Skool community:
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The heart does more than pump blood.Every heartbeat also involves movement, rotation, electrical activity and a magnetic...
07/10/2026

The heart does more than pump blood.

Every heartbeat also involves movement, rotation, electrical activity and a magnetic field.

That part is well established.

What this paper asked was more interesting:
Could the signals produced by the heart carry biological information through the body?

The authors suggested four possible sources:
- blood flow inside the heart
- the heart’s electromagnetic field
- heart sounds
- pulse pressure

Their idea was that these signals could carry information through changes in frequency and strength.

But this is the important part.

The paper did not prove that the heart’s electromagnetic field heals tissue, improves health, communicates between people, or can be used as a treatment.

It proposed a hypothesis that still needed to be tested.
That is the difference between an interesting scientific idea and established evidence.

And that difference matters.

PMID: 15823696
DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2004.12.023

Join the Solar Athlete community on the Skool platform, where we discuss how all these things are interrelated and how to use this knowledge to your advantage.

07/10/2026

Many dismiss chiropractic treatment, but the reality is far more nuanced.

Most trainers have minimal education and can't offer real guidance. However, for someone like me at 125kg, even with dedicated stretching and gym work, a good chiropractor is essential for optimal joint function.

The benefits are immediate: improved sleep and enhanced digestion, thanks to nerve connections like the vagus nerve. Poor posture from daily life, even sleep, can create significant digestive issues that blood tests won't reveal.

Investing in a skilled chiropractor who provides guidance to prevent relapse is invaluable for long-term progress and avoiding years of stress. Find someone who knows their craft.

To learn more, join our Skool community:
https://www.skool.com/iron-ninjas-2879/about?ref=d1309d44938f4f888bdac5b605443fd1

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