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Strong Women
“I decided to brave the beginners’ 100 squats challenge – here’s what happened”
One writer takes on the ultimate glutes challenge.
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- Kayleigh Dray
- Published
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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.
- Posted by
- Miranda Larbi
- Published
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“How changing the time of my daily runs improved my times, mood and sleep”
Most of us run at the same time every day but that could be holding you back – here’s why experimenting with timings can be beneficial.
- Posted by
- Miranda Larbi
- Published
Strong Women
Can you exercise after your Covid-19 vaccine?
The pros and cons of post-jab training, explained.
- Posted by
- Chloe Gray
- Published
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- Miranda Larbi
- Published
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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The glider workout that'll set your glutes and core on fire
Want to build stronger glutes and core muscles without a load of heavy weights? Get yourself a pair of gliders.
- Posted by
- Jessica Harris
- Published
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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
- Posted by
- Miranda Larbi
- Published
Life
How long does it really take to build muscle?
Back to the gym? Here’s when you should expect results.
- Posted by
- Chloe Gray
- Published
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15 habits that all runners have, whether they'll admit to them or not
There are certain universal truths that apply to all runners. Some may be kind of grim but they're
- Posted by
- Miranda Larbi
- Published
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“How my daily pre-breakfast walk improved my mental, physical and emotional health”
Let your lockdown walking regime slip since society opened back up? Here's why it's time to reintroduce a morning walk into your day.
- Posted by
- Jess Dixon
- Published
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How a ‘deload’ week can help you get stronger by doing less
Forget rest days – try a rest week.
- Posted by
- Chloe Gray
- Published
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- Miranda Larbi
- Published
Move of the week: split squat for stronger quads
Split squats are like lunges but static, meaning that they're easier to progressively overload.
Strong Women
Get stronger arms with just a pair of dumbbells
One piece of kit, six muscle building moves.
- Posted by
- Chloe Gray
- Published
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“What attending a virtual cycling training camp taught me about strength, resilience and periods“
Great cycling is about so much more than what happens on the saddle, as we found out.
- Posted by
- Amy Sedghi
- Published
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5 simple strength training exercises for reducing stress
Feeling stressed? Strength training can help to nip stress in the bud before anxiety takes hold – here’s how.
- Posted by
- Miranda Larbi
- Published
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These weighted exercises will build your glute strength
Grab your dumbbells.
- Posted by
- Chloe Gray
- Published
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“Reformer pilates worked my core like never before”
How did these writers get on at their first machine-based pilates class?
- Posted by
- Chloe Gray
- Published
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Why you should spend your next rest day doing a 15 minute mobility workout
It only takes 15 minutes but mobility can make a huge difference to your workouts on active days.
- Posted by
- Miranda Larbi
- Published
- Posted by
- Chloe Gray
- Published
6 ways to get stronger using the cable machine
Target your back and glutes with this pulling-based piece of kit.
Workouts
Don’t give up on home workouts just because gym classes are back
Gym classes, running and home workouts can work together to give you a real 360 fitness experience.
- Posted by
- Miranda Larbi
- Published