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Strength
How the fitness industry is failing women – and how it needs to change
From inclusivity to motivation, here’s what the ‘new normal’ should be.
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- Chloe Gray
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Wellbeing
“Am I the only one who feels nervous before a workout or run?”
Even when exercise is your self-care, the prospect of moving can be anxiety-inducing.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Wellbeing
“At 39, I finally stopped exercising in front of mirrors – and it changed everything”
Every gym has them but ignoring mirrors may help to improve your relationship with movement.
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- Jennifer Barton
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Workouts
“I’m over being sexualised for working out”
Testosterone isn’t an excuse for predatory behaviour.
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- Chloe Gray
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- Miranda Larbi
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Gym burnout: how to tell when you’re pushing your body too hard
Feeling lethargic? Experiencing muscle pain? Trouble sleeping? Mood swings? You could be suffering from workout burnout.
Strength
5 of the Strong Women team’s favourite workouts
Want to get your fitness mojo back? Here are our tried and tested go-tos.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Workouts
How to monitor your heart rate to maximise your workouts
Gymming doesn't have to be as serious as many people think. Are heart monitors worth the hype or just another fitness fad?
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- Amy Beecham
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Workouts
How do women really feel about exercise now lockdown is over?
The reality of working out now that gyms have re-opened.
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- Chloe Gray
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Wellbeing
Here’s why you should wash your hair before working out
We're shocked too....
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- Amy Beecham
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Strength
How much should you really spend on activewear?
Good quality gym garms can be an expensive habit.
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- Amy Beecham
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Wellbeing
Should you go commando under your gym leggings?
Women are divided over whether or not to wear underwear under tight activewear.
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- Miranda Larbi
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- Amy Beecham
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“Do I need to wear a weightlifting belt?”
Can a belt help you lift heavier? We asked an expert.
Wellbeing
“Am I wrong to show off my strength gains online?”
To post or not to post?
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- Amy Beecham
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Workouts
How to make the most of your gym induction
They’re not just a tour of the gym, you know?
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- Chloe Gray
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Wellbeing
7 ways to get fitter without stepping foot in a gym
You don’t need to spend hours in the weights room to feel fitter and healthier than ever.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Strength
Muscle ‘toning’ is a problematic myth – here’s why
Please can we start using proper language when talking about women’s training?
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- Chloe Gray
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Strength
“Do I need to wear weightlifting shoes?”
Can they really help you lift heavier?
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- Amy Beecham
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Strength
6 back and neck stretches to do after sitting at a desk all day
Long day? Stretch it out.
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- Aiden Wynn
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- Chloe Gray
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12 habits all gym-goers have (but might not admit to)
Do you even lift if you don’t do one of these?
Strength
Fitness class sales have soared post-lockdown – here’s why people love them
Classes are about community as well as your training.
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- Chloe Gray
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