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At what age does strength training and running become harder?
Here's how to stay strong in the face of ageing. Brought to you by Strong Women Training Club.
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- Miranda Larbi
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How to become a better, faster runner (whether you're a beginner or not)
It also makes you far less injury-prone, which is always a massive bonus.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Film
14 must-see films about inspirational sportswomen
These empowering sports films and documentaries are finally putting women front and centre.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Workouts
Can you get stronger from bodyweight exercises alone?
If you haven't got any weights, don't fret – you've already got all you need for getting stronger.
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- Donna Noble
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- Miranda Larbi
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Does strength training make you less flexible?
Lifting weights may make us stronger but do we have to choose between strength and mobility?
Wellbeing
How to build strong bones now so you don't have to worry later
Bone strength is vital to keeping us mobile for longer, so here's how to train and eat your way to stronger bones.
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- Parisa Hashempour
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Workouts
Crush your roller skating goals with these 6 strength exercises
Want to get better at roller skating? Then you'll need to get stronger
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- Natalie DeRatt
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5 simple strength exercises that will make you a better runner
To run faster, longer and stronger, you don't have to run more – you need to start strength training
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- Miranda Larbi
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5 ways to chart strength that have nothing to do with weight loss
There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing proof that you’re getting fitter and stronger.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Wellbeing
Meet the hijab-wearing Muay Thai boxer who’s redefining what it means to be “strong”
Sick of the #strongnotskinny hype? So is boxer Nesrine Dally.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Workouts
5 single-leg moves every runner needs to do weekly
Single-leg exercises can help to improve muscular imbalances and strengthen core control.
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- Miranda Larbi
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- Yousra Imran
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"How I redefined strength for myself post-EDS diagnosis"
When journalist Yousra was told she's never lift again, she began her own journey towards redefining her idea of "strength"
Workouts
The 9 most effective strength training exercises, according to fitness trainers
Make your strength sessions count by mastering these moves.
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- Alice Barraclough
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3 easy stretches that will improve your flexibility
Don't finish your workout without doing these 3 important stretches – you'll prevent injury and avoid stiffening up.
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- Jessica Harris
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Strength training can improve your metabolism – here's how
Metabolic health goes beyond burning fat, and strength training can help to improve it – boosting your overall wellbeing in the process.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Workouts
Olympian Dina Asher-Smith on training to be strong, sweaty and powerful
Sprinter Dina is this fastest British woman in history, and she puts her speed down to regular strength sessions.
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- Miranda Larbi
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Strong Women
“How I shaved nine minutes off my 5km PB“
Want to run faster? Follow the 10 tips that helped me to cut nearly 10 minutes off my PB
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- L’ORÉAL BLACKETT
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Strong Women
How to get stronger using bodyweight exercises if you don't have weights
Strength training doesn’t always require heavy weights – you can get stronger simply using your own body.
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- Miranda Larbi
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- Miranda Larbi
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No weights? Here’s how to strength train using your bodyweight – and your mind-muscle connection
Moving mindfully isn't a nebulous fad; thinking about which muscles you're using can make you stronger. Fact.
Strong Women
How strength training can improve your metabolism
Strength training doesn’t just help build muscle, it also makes our metabolic systems function better.
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- Miranda Larbi
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