In this episode I share my thoughts and experiences regarding why we should consider using books for inspiration and information on all health and fitness related.

By taking the time to visit your local book store and purposely deliberate on which book to choose, its likely you'll be more invested into your book of choice, due to the physical experience of venturing out onto the high street or regional shopping center.

With the deluge of social media platforms, vying for our 'divided' attention, it' far easier to get distracted within minutes, or even seconds as we play with mobile phones, laptops or smart pads whilst absently scrolling through sensation driven videos, showcasing a 'health guru' or instagram fitness model in Dubai or California.

Whilst I'm a firm believer in the use of technology to improve our experiences and knowledge, I also champion the process of reading an actual book to soak up information.

As a professional Personal Trainer, I keep a selection of books at home and at work for referencing anatomy and physiology, in order to maintain a balanced view in my quest to provide answers for clients and subscribers alike.

A book can be loaned out, gifted to a friend or donated to your local charity shop, for someone else to enjoy it, albeit at a heavily discounted price, whereas it's unlikely you'll do this with a TikTok scroll or IG funny snippet.

Our brains are increasingly becoming hard wired to the internet and it's ever growing dominance, culminating in a modern culture of fleeting interest in health topics, rather than taking time out to read, understand and reflect on what our bodies are capable of.

Podcasts, audio books and videos all have a place in 2025, of which I'm a collaborator no less...BUT....I always keep an eye out for a great page turner as well.

If an author has worked tirelessly to write a book, with or without assistance, give him or her your attention and hard earned cash for their efforts and remember to share what you've learned.

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Tristan Lowe