Sundried: Your Guide to Fitness & Nutrition

Scarpa Manta Tech Review: When to Switch to B2 Boots

Are you ready to step up from standard hiking boots to something more technical? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of mountaineering footwear, focusing on the iconic Scarpa Manta Tech GTX. We break down the jargon of B-ratings, explain the physics of why a rigid sole saves your calves on steep terrain, and discuss the "technical system" of boots, crampons, and poles. W...

Beyond the "Ping": Building a Resilient Back

If you've ever felt a sharp "ping" while reaching for groceries or spent a Monday morning moving like a "rusty robot," you aren't alone. Back pain is a nearly universal experience, but it doesn't have to be your permanent reality. In this episode, we explore the incredible engineering of the human spine—a structure that must be stiff enough to support your weight yet flexible enough to ...

The world of running gear is moving faster than a sprint finish. As we head into the first half of 2026, the "super shoe" technology once reserved for elite marathoners has finally hit the mainstream. In this episode, we break down the big theme of the year: Dynamic Adaptability.

We explore how brands like Nike, Adidas, and ASICS are ditching stiff plastic inserts for "smarter" foams and inherent st...

Stop Swimming Upstream: How to Master Health and Wealth in Your Kitchen

Does staying healthy in the modern world feel like an uphill battle? You’re not alone. We live in an "obesogenic" environment where convenience is expensive and nutrition is often an afterthought. But what if you could reclaim your time, save thousands of pounds, and fuel your body—all by changing how you use your kitchen?

In this episode, we break down "The Mo...

This episode explores a "silent passenger" in our daily routines that often goes unnoticed yet has a massive impact on body composition and athletic performance: liquid calories.

While we often agonise over the food on our plates, we frequently overlook the "metabolic invisibility" of what we drink. We dive into the science of why our brains don’t "see" liquid energy, the hidden dangers of the "health halo" surrounding juices and s...

We’ve all seen the headlines promising "10 pounds in 10 days," and usually, the health world responds with a collective eye-roll. We are told that "slow and steady" is the only way—but what if that’s only half the story?

In this episode, we dive into the "Kinetic Paradox"—the fascinating scientific reality that while your brain needs a slow approach to build habits, your metabolic health (specifically your liver and pancreas) might...

Stop Fighting Your Biology: 5 Easy Wins for Sustainable Weight Loss

We’ve all been there: Monday morning arrives with "beast mode" intentions, but by Thursday, life gets in the way. In this episode, we’re tearing up the "calories in vs. calories out" calculator and looking at the human body for what it really is: a complex, living ecosystem.

If you’ve ever felt like your willpower is failing you, it’s likely because you’re fighting...

Have you ever finished a large breakfast only to find yourself reaching for a snack or a second coffee by 10:30 AM? It isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s biology.

In this episode, we peel back the curtain on the "most important meal of the day." We explore why the traditional sweet breakfast is a marketing myth and how you can "reprogram" your metabolism for better focus, su...

Are you really fit, or just "gym fit"? In this episode, we swap the treadmill for the Swiss Alps (Andermatt and Realp) to prove why the mountains are the ultimate training ground.

We dig into the science and the real-world data to show why heading uphill is superior to pounding the pavement on the flat. From the "Posterior Shift" that builds massive glute strength to the "High Engine, Low Chassis" effect that saves your knees, we b...

We have all been there: the week starts with the best intentions—the fridge is full of kale, your gym kit is laid out, and you have promised yourself that this time will be different. But by Wednesday, that box of biscuits in the staff room feels like a magnet.

In this episode, we explore why willpower isn't a "moral battery" or a character flaw, but a complex neurobiological t...

Are you tired of the "New Year, New Me" cycle that fizzles out by March? Do you feel like you’re constantly chasing the latest gym craze but never seeing the long-term results you crave?

In this episode, we dive deep into the 10 Must-Try Fitness Trends for 2026. The landscape of exercise is undergoing a massive shift—moving away from the blunt instrument of "more miles, more...

Do you actually need that neon-coloured sports drink, or is it just a sugar bomb in disguise? In this episode, we strip back the marketing hype and dive into "Hydration 2.0"—the new science of staying hydrated without the sugar crash.

We explore why modern athletes are ditching the sweet stuff for salt, the truth about "voluntary dehydration," and why your healthy lemon water might be failing your kidneys and your performance. Plus...

Let’s face it: willpower is a finite resource. That is why most New Year's resolutions crumble before the first quarter is over. In this episode, we dismantle the "New Year, New Me" myth and replace it with behavioral science strategies designed for the high-performing individual.

We explore why you need to stop treating your body like a summer project and start treating it like a long-term business asset. We cover:

• Habit Sta...

Are you training with precision, or just banking empty miles? In this episode, we strip away the guesswork and delve into the data-driven strategy of heartrate training. We explore why the "no pain, no gain" mentality is often the enemy of long-term performance and how the analytical athlete can use physiological metrics to train smarter, not harder.

From building a bulletproof aerobic base in Zone 2 to safely unlocking maximum pow...

Performance Forever: The 20 Pillars of a Body That Lasts Description: The fitness landscape has shifted. We have moved beyond the era of aesthetic pursuits and into the era of "Healthspan"—the capacity to maintain high-level function indefinitely. In this episode, we treat the human body as a high-value asset, breaking down the 10 Dos and 10 Don'ts for building a physiology that lasts.

We explore why muscle should be viewed as "met...

80% of resolutions are abandoned by the second week of February. This episode is about ensuring you are in the 20% who remain. We are stripping back the hype to present a "Long Game" strategy for 2026.

From "Habit Stacking" your morning coffee with mobility work to using "If-Then" planning to automate your resilience, we cover ten expert-level strategies to keep you moving. We also discuss why the "All-or-Nothing" cognitive distort...

The "Fresh Start Effect" of the New Year is powerful, but statistics show that most fitness resolutions collapse by mid-February. Why? Because motivation is a fleeting emotion, while discipline is a result of systems engineering.

In this episode, we dismantle the "wishful thinking" approach to fitness and replace it with a strategic framework. We explore why you need to shift from outcome-based goals to Identity-Based Habits ("I am...

Beyond Resolutions: The 31-Day Strategic Blueprint for 2026

Most New Year’s resolutions are built on fleeting motivation and intensity. This year, we’re building on strategy. In this episode, we break down the January 2026 Protocol—a 31-day foundation program designed to optimize your momentum for the year ahead.

We discuss why high-performance isn't built on exhaustion, but on the compound interest of consistency. We explore the "...

Liquid speed or solid sustenance? For the high-performing athlete, the choice between a protein shake and a protein ball isn't about flavour—it's about physiology.

In this episode, we dissect the data behind gastric emptying rates, the anabolic spike, and the satiety gap. We move beyond the marketing noise to analyse the strategic application of supplementation: when to deploy a shake for immediate recovery and when to utilise soli...