Welcome to our podcast dedicated to empowering individuals to improve their Health, Performance and Aesthetics through discussions on health, lifestyle and fitness. We believe that fitness goes beyond the confines of the gym, and our mission is to provide you with practical tools that can be easily implemented in your daily life. Our focus is on simple yet effective strategies that can help you optimize your training efforts, improve your physical capabilities outside of the gym, and ultimately create a healthy balance in all aspects of your life.
How Hard Should You Actually Train?
Are you really training as hard as you think you are?
In this episode, I explain why judging training intensity is a skill that needs to be developed over time.
We explore repetitions in reserve (RIR), what technical failure actually means, and how occasional AMRAP sets can help you understand your true capabilities.
I also discuss how to apply that understanding to strength training, muscle development and managing fatigue — without taking every set to failure.
The goal isn't simply to work harder. It's to understand how much effort is required to create the adaptation you're training for.
12 Oct 2026
More Training Does Not Mean Better Training
More Training Does Not Mean Better Training
More exercises, more sets and more time in the gym don't automatically produce better results.
In this episode of the HPA Podcast, presented by CrossFit Ceylon, I discuss why exercise selection, training volume and progression need to serve a clear objective.
I also share three questions you can use to evaluate your own training program and make sure the work you're doing is actually moving you towards your goals.
Good training isn't about doing as much as possible. It's about doing the work that matters and progressing it over time.
7 Mar 2026
Training Through Injury: The Biggest Mistake People Make When Training Through Injury
Most injuries in training don’t happen because people train too hard.
They happen because people don’t adjust their training when something starts hurting.
In this episode of the HPA Podcast (Health, Performance & Aesthetics), we break down a simple framework for how to train when you're dealing with a niggle or minor injury.
Instead of stopping completely or pushing through pain blindly, we explain how to train intelligently while allowing your body to recover.
You’ll learn:
• Why pain is an important signal from your body
• The biggest mistake people make when training through injuries
• The three variables you must adjust: volume, frequency, and intensity
• How to choose movements that won’t aggravate the injury
• Why isometrics and slow eccentrics are powerful tools for rebuilding joint resilience
• When to see a physiotherapist and how coaches fit into the rehab process
If you train consistently, injuries and niggles are part of the journey. The key is learning how to manage them properly so small issues don’t turn into long layoffs.
Train smart. Stay consistent. Stay healthy.
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