Tag Archives: training
Beginner strength training routine at home
As we age, we lose muscle mass and bone density, which can increase the risk of falls, fractures and long-term health issues like osteo...
I swapped cardio for strength training for a month, and here’s what actually happened
Celebrities such as Halle Berry and Jennifer Aniston have both spoken about how they began strength training later in life and the bene...
What is German Volume Training (GVT)?
German Volume Training, or GVT, is a method that uses 10 sets and 10 reps of a compound exercise to maximize your efficiency (and gains...
Forget brain training — you can get smarter just by sleeping, says neuroscientist
You've probably noticed that you feel more alert and capable after a good night's sleep, and perhaps even that you perform better at wo...
From AI training to banning VPNs – here are 8 questions the internet is asking about the Online Safety Act
It's been almost two weeks since the Online Safety Act was introduced in the UK. The law requires websites and apps to conduct age veri...
I did 10 minutes of mobility training every day for a month—here’s why it’s changed my whole approach to strength training for longevity
It’s undeniable: mobility training is having a bit of a moment and good thing too.A 2024 study of over 3,000 people aged between 46 and...
‘I’ve been training my mom for 6+ years, she’s 70, but has the mobility of a much younger person’ — expert coach shares his 4 longevity secrets
I train my dad, who is in his 70s; we do two one-hour sessions per week, starting with mobility exercises and then moving into weightli...
Bala Bangles are one of the first things I tell my personal training clients to buy—and they are the cheapest I’ve ever seen right now
I remember my mum owning a pair of ankle weights back in the ’90s and when I bought my own about 10 years ago they looked exactly the s...
This trainer combines Pilates and weight training to build full-body muscle—these are her top three dumbbell exercises
Pilates is great for your mobility, coordination and balance, and it can help you build strength too.However, because the practice gene...
I’m a fitness writer who loves strength training but I struggle with weak wrists—this $20 product fixed that
For years, I struggled to grip kettlebells because of my slick, sweaty palms, and my weak wrists left me unable to complete certain mov...