Going nowhere fast? Personal trainers on why you aren’t seeing results in the gym
You’re in a boom and bust cycle We’ve all done it. Launched ourselves head first into a new regime –
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Expert tips to make you a better runner – start slow, enlist a friend, choose strength over stretches
Whether you have never been for a run or are building up to a marathon, sometimes the biggest challenge is
The viral Hyrox horror: is the ‘go hard or go home’ attitude to exercise finally over?
How far would you go to secure an impressive marathon time, or a Hyrox personal best? Maybe you’d turn down
The one change that worked: I saw a woman lift 100kg and decided: ‘I want to do that!’
It’s fair to say I don’t come from a long line of athletes. When I was growing up in the
From riding the bus to reaching the top shelf: 18 simple exercises to prepare you for everyday life
There are lots of movements that make you stronger and more physically capable – press-ups, squats and kettlebell swings build
Is it true that … you should sync your workout routine to your menstrual cycle?
It’s an idea that’s been enthusiastically embraced on social media: women should sync their training to their menstrual cycle. That
Do women need to exercise differently from men – and ease up on cardio after 40?
I can’t remember when I first became aware of the phrase: “Women are not small men.” But once I’d heard
Put those weights down! How ‘eccentric’ exercise opens up a whole new world of fitness
We all love a power move, such as running, jumping, throwing balls, swinging kettlebells or scaling walls. In comparison, deliberate,
Is it true that … it’s harder for women to build muscle than men?
This is a common misconception, says Prof Leigh Breen, a muscle physiology specialist at the University of Leicester, though it’s