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What your grip strength is really telling you about your health
Grip strength isn’t just about lifting weights – it’s an important indicator of your overall health and fitness. The experts explain. I don’t know about you, but lately, I’ve been really
“I tried the 5-minute plank challenge – this is what happened”
Hate planks? Wish you had a stronger core and upper body? When writer Hollie Richardson set herself the ultimate strength test of trying a five-minute plank challenge, she doubted she’d
This is best training technique you've never heard of for building strength
If you’re looking to get stronger and improve your athletic performance, this strength training technique that combines heaving lifting and plyometrics should be on your radar. From metcon and eccentric
Great at squats but struggle with chin ups? Here’s why some muscles are much stronger than others
Is it normal to have some muscle groups that are so much stronger than others? Can you squat your bodyweight but struggle to do a chin-up? Perhaps you find it
The best way to enjoy exercise (yes, really)
Is your timeline swamped with January fitness fads and new year quick fixes? Ignore that advice and instead use these tips to fall in love with exercise. “I remember thinking
Exercise is the best way to improve your healthspan
Improving your healthspan is just as – if not more – important than a long lifespan. Here’s why… We all want to live a long and healthy life, but those things don’t
Is the fear of failure holding me back at the gym?
I can lift much heavier weights when someone is spotting me so why can’t I lift them when I’m training alone? Apparently, it all comes down to a subconscious fear
The joy of micro-milestones: why it’s important to celebrate small fitness wins
It’s easy to think your fitness progress doesn’t matter if you’re not running a marathon or entering a sporting competition. But celebrating your small milestones is hugely important, says senior
Is squeezing your butt when squatting actually effective?
There are lots of cues that make training more effective: grounding your feet, bracing your core, inhaling and exhaling at the right time. But there’s another more contentious piece of