Move of the week: reverse lunge – the exercise every runner needs to do
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A handy guide to exercising in a heatwave
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Does strength training make you less flexible?
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At what age do we start to lose muscle mass and strength?
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“I’ll never love running – and you can’t convince me otherwise”
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Deadlift your way to stronger glutes
Everything you need to know about the muscle building move.
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Move of the week: American kettlebell swing – the ultimate full-body mover
If you've got a kettlebell, this is *the* fundamental move for strengthening the posterior chain.
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How to fall in love with exercise (yes, really)
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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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Why trainers are calling out this common technique tip
The newly researched way will actually protect your joints.
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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?
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Move of the week: bicep curl – for arms that can lift, push and pull
There can't be a more fundamental upper body strength move than the bicep curl – but getting it right isn't so simple.
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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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A 74-year-old fitness influencer shares her most important life lessons
Nuggets of wisdom from septuagenarian weight lifter Joan McDonald.
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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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How long does it really take to build muscle?
Back to the gym? Here’s when you should expect results.
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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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How a ‘deload’ week can help you get stronger by doing less
Forget rest days – try a rest week.
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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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Move of the week: split squat for stronger quads
Split squats are like lunges but static, meaning that they're easier to progressively overload.
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