Ashwagandha and my sleep: an early observation
A change in my Whoop sleep-stress readings, and why that isn’t a reason to ignore supplement risks.
2 min readOlder posts
Earlier posts, newest first.
Creatine and my training: the first few weeks
My early experience with creatine powder, including a roughly 7% change in my Whoop recovery readings.
2 min readCooling down after ten different sports
A gradual finish to the session, without promises about preventing soreness or speeding up recovery.
2 min readWarm-up ideas for ten sports
Start easy, build gradually, then practise the movements your session actually needs.
2 min readStretching ideas for ten sports
A practical distinction between dynamic movement before sport and comfortable stretches afterwards.
2 min readMy arm day routine at the gym
The upper-body session I was doing in 2023, with sets, reps, and practical notes for each exercise.
4 min readWhat brings my HRV down
The other side of recovery tracking: poor sleep, alcohol, demanding training, stress, and everyday variation.
2 min readTrying the Xiaomi Mijia water flosser
A roughly €38 water flosser, four tips, USB-C charging, and my first impressions.
2 min readThe meditation I actually do, with Medito
Body scans, mantras, breathing, and why I don’t treat a Whoop stress chart as a meditation score.
2 min readWhat HRV is, and what seemed to help mine
More cardio, better sleep, and the habits I was comparing with my overnight HRV trend.
2 min readWhat alcohol did to my Whoop recovery data
The changes I saw in HRV, resting heart rate, breathing rate, and sleep after drinking.
2 min readHow I make AG1 taste better
More water, orange juice, cold mixes, and a few smoothie ideas for a drink I don’t love on its own.
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