by Iwona | May 14, 2026 | Longevity & Aging Well
No rules, no tracking, no guilt. Just the habits that genuinely support energy, strength and long-term health. I Have a Confession to Make I turned 40 and suddenly I couldn’t stop craving sugar. Not occasionally – I wanted sweet food constantly. And the...
by Iwona | Dec 29, 2025 | Balancing Health with a Busy Life
A personal reflection on burnout, busyness, why doing “all the right things” nearly broke me and what I wish I’d known sooner. This will be a very different blog post I tend to write about movement, strength, habits, health and how to feel better in your body in a...
![Why the First 10 Minutes of Cardio Feels So Hard (And How It Gets Easier) [Part #2]](https://papayaya.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/a6fhrohuq9o-1080x675.jpg)
by Iwona | Mar 7, 2025 | Training Science for Everyday People
Have you ever wondered why the first 10 minutes of your run, bike ride or swim feel so awful? Picture this – you’re in the the perfect running mindset, put on your shoes, music in your ears, start jogging and – within moments your legs feel heavy,...
![Why Do You Feel Exhausted After Just 20 Seconds of HIIT? The Science Behind That Sudden Burn [Part #1]](https://papayaya.ch/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/ohmyjiiaovs-1080x675.jpg)
by Iwona | Feb 25, 2025 | Fitness Hub, Training Science for Everyday People
Your body isn’t failing you – it’s just working through its energy systems! Have you ever felt completely wiped out after just a few seconds of jump squats or burpees? Even if you are fit, your body has limits when it comes to high-intensity exercise. Find out...
by Iwona | Feb 14, 2025 | Nutrition Hub, Real-Life Nutrition for Busy People
The truth about caffeine, sports performance and whether you should cut back on it I get it – coffee is life. The smell, the warmth, that first glorious sip in the morning… it’s a daily ritual. But as a personal trainer and nutrition coach I hear it all the time...
