Saw a stat this week that stopped me in my tracks. 75% of fathers feel isolated. 44% feel burned out. And new dads are 30% more likely to struggle with their mental health than men without kids. That’s not a small number. That’s most of us at some point. It’s Men’s Health Week this week and the theme is about breaking down the barriers that stop men talking about their health — going to the pharmacist, booking an appointment, just telling someone. Small stuff that most of us put off for months. I think a lot of us carry more than we let on. The pressure to hold it together, to keep showing up, to not be the one who’s struggling. And it gets heavy. So — how are you actually doing this week? Not the “yeah fine” answer. The real one. Drop it in the comments. No judgement here.

Right, this one’s actually good news for anyone who’s been feeling guilty about not training enough. A study just came out in the British Journal of Sports Medicine looking at how much strength training you actually need for a longer life (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260611024609.htm). The sweet spot? 90 to 119 minutes a week. That’s it. Two decent sessions. And beyond 120 minutes there was no extra benefit. Keep in mind: this is JUST FOR A LONGER LIFE. Not for optimal size, strength, fitness, speed etc. If your goal is to get bigger and stronger, you’ll need a little more. However, if your goal is a longer life without living in the gym, then this is it. Even better — a separate study found that even 1 to 59 minutes a week was linked to a 40–70% lower risk of heart disease and death. Basically any lifting is doing something. Men’s Health Week also flagged that 1 in 3 men in England aren’t moving enough at all. Which is a problem but also means the bar isn’t as high as we think. Where are you at with training right now? Be honest — 0 minutes a week, a bit here and there, or fairly consistent? Would be good to know where everyone’s starting from.

Guys, we’re launching our first three StrongDads outdoor training camps, and we want you involved. Watch the below and comment your thoughts and interest.

Rate your week on a scale of 1-5 (1 = Awful, 5 = Awesome). Share one thing that made it great in the comments.

Guys, what’s all of our family situations? Just out of interest. I’m engaged and we’ve got two kids, 6 and 4, a boy and a girl. Oh, and a dog!