Creatine has collected years of gym myths. Here are the ones worth clearing up without turning it into another internet argument.

Creatine gets talked about like it is either magic or dangerous. The truth is much less dramatic — and much more useful.

You probably need less protein than gym folklore suggests — but enough still matters. Here is a practical way to think about it.

The most expensive running shoe is not automatically the right running shoe. Start with what you actually run.

Your first HYROX kit should feel familiar, comfortable and boring in the best possible way. Nothing new on race day.

Whey concentrate and whey isolate both work. The better choice depends on your needs, digestion, budget and the rest of your diet.

Gym clothing should help you train without thinking about it. Movement, comfort and confidence come before anything else.

Your first month is not about proving anything. It is about learning enough, enjoying the process and coming back next week.

A good gym bag removes friction. Pack the few things that make it easier to train and stop carrying half your house.

Recovery is mostly made of unglamorous habits: sleep, food, sensible training and enough time between hard sessions.

Starting gym does not require a six-product stack. Get the basics right first, then spend money where it actually helps.

The front of a supplement sells the product. The back tells you what you are actually buying.

Your first padel racket should make the game easier to learn, not punish you for not already playing like a pro.

Running shoes and training shoes are built for different jobs. Choosing by the session makes a bigger difference than choosing by colour.

Pre-workout can be useful, but a stronger scoop is not automatically a better session. Start with what is actually in the tub.