Training journal
OB Journal

Notes on training, nutrition and longevity.

Personal trainer coaching a client through a kettlebell exercise
31 Jul 2025 · 4 min read

The Neuroscience of Motivation: How Your Brain Impacts Your Workout Performance

Why motivation is built, not found — and how to train your brain to show up.

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Olly Banks coaching a client through mobility work outdoors
9 Jul 2025 · 4 min read

Biohacking for Busy Professionals: Can Your Personal Trainer Be Your Longevity Coach?

High performance isn't about gadgets — it's about the fundamentals, done consistently.

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Training equipment — nutrition and strength for longevity
11 Jun 2025 · 4 min read

Eating for Longevity: How Smarter Nutrition Supports Lifelong Performance

Nutrition that fuels not just today's training, but a longer, stronger life.

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Olly Banks performing a kettlebell goblet squat in a Marylebone studio
8 May 2025 · 4 min read

Strength Training in Marylebone: The Science Behind Your Gains

The science behind real, lasting gains — no fads, just principles that work.

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Private personal training studio in Central London
15 Jan 2026 · 5 min read

How to Choose a Personal Trainer in Central London

The questions worth asking before you commit to a coach.

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Virtual personal training session on a laptop
20 Feb 2026 · 4 min read

Training Around a Busy Schedule: Staying Consistent as a Professional

Consistency beats intensity — here's how to keep training when life is full.

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