Be the Criterion

26/02/2026

I started off slow but I intend to make 2026 very active. Running is hard for me - there’s a lot that’s hard for me to be fair but save that for the lounge conversations.

I’ve always loved running but found it hard until now because I’m chasing my own personal best not what the elite runners are getting after.

If you went running or intend to run today like this post and I will follow you.

26/02/2026

My name is Hanif, I run Criterion Fitness Lifestyle. The goal of the business is to improve the lives of men and educate/motivate change and bring about balance physically through fitness, nutrition, cupping therapy and talking about the Prophetic Sunnah.

26/02/2026

The Criterion Block Hoodie is my go-to for running in the early morning.

25/02/2026

Stay hydrated this Ramadan wherever you are, yes you can get dehydrated in the winter especially if you plan on training in the gym during this whole month.

24/02/2026

If you live in South London I’m getting in Cupping Therapy, come let’s talk about it.

24/02/2026

Hijama is beneficial for those of us with Hypertension & Low Blood Pressure, Depression, Male Infertility, Diabetes, Anxiety, Stomach Pains and much more.

By removing waste products from the body and improving blood flow, you can enjoy life, reduce the risk of illness, regain homeostasis, and follow the Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him, with Hijama.

I'm completing my qualification in Hijama and offer sessions lasting 30-minutes. Ramadan is here, and we need to raise funds to establish Markaz Abdullah ibn Al-Mubarak in Mitcham.

On offer until 29th Ramadan, you can book a Hijama session by donating £20 to the Markaz via Online Transfer of Funds. Screenshot your payment ref: BTC-Hijama and send the image to 07943-911-976. Help open the doors to the Markaz for yourself and many generations to come.

My name is Hanif, and I'm your Hijama Practitioner. Your session will be scheduled for you between March and April 2026. To book your space, make a donation to Markaz Abdullah ibn Al-Mubarak - minimum £20. There's £192K needed to open those doors, so gain your reward by donating. Limited Spaces Available!!

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Help support South West London Islamic Society by donating or sharing with your friends.

15/02/2026

Fitness food isn’t all Protein Shakes and Pre, and it can look as appealing as anything you can order outside. Living a fitness lifestyle means changing is apart of your mindset which means you’ll be trying new foods and spending more time in the kitchen cooking if you don’t want a hefty bill to pay at the end of the month.

15/02/2026

The Only HAM You’ll Ever Need

For busy men like those I meet regularly, it's important to have a safe plan that ensures balanced growth when the right stimulus is provided. Three sessions a week for 1.5 hours of training each is a great trade-off for the size and strength you’ll surely gain....

Ham has a different meaning when you’re in the realm of Criterion Fitness Lifestyle. My name is Hanif Tagoe, a Level 3 Certified Personal Trainer from London, with the goal of helping men who need change, are motivated to progress, and are dedicated to living healthy lifestyles.

15/02/2026

Ramadan is upon us and I truly hope you have the best Ramadan thus far this year. It’s a time to call to the Qur’an and recite, the month in which the glorious book was revealed. Ramadan doesn’t and shouldn’t mean an end to exercise and conscious food choices. Rather, Ramadan should be the point at which we renew the best aspects of our lifestyle, and to bring it into line with the Sunnah.

Showing out by putting on the best clothes, praying Taraweeh, Dying the beard, wearing fine perfume, remembering Allah azza wa jal much, are just some things to do during Ramadan. Fasting is daily, eating dates is recommended and milk/keifr is a nice drink to wash away hunger.

Can you tell I’m looking forward to Ramadan?

02/02/2026

I’m trying to figure out how I can get to point B without losing the Deen Allah ta’ala has blessed me to gain. I’m trying to figure out what moves me. I’m trying to figure out a few things including the ideal nutritional diet for me. I’m in a place of self-discovery and I’m not used to it. Asking questions is needed and answers from people of knowledge is key to my success. Knock on those doors.

26/01/2026

The Old Medicine Works Better

In 2026, the world is moving in hyper mode. Fast food, faster knowledge, extremely fast weight-loss, with the help of a jab here and there, but the old medicine still works and works better, and I’ll tell you what I mean....

In 2026, the world is moving in hyper mode. Fast food, faster knowledge, extremely fast weight-loss, with the help of a jab here and there, but the old medicine still works and works better, and I’ll tell you what I mean.

12/01/2026

Post run it’s a must to load up on carbs to replenish glycogen stores.