Vanessa Feltz, 64, builds strength after weight loss with walking & weight training – the habits you can copy
Vanessa Feltz has spoken candidly about the difficulties she’s faced with her weight over the years, in large…
The Undervalued Chest Exercise That Triggers Faster Muscle Growth Than Push Ups
When athletes look to build an impressive upper body, traditional bodyweight movements are often used. For decades, the…
Fitness Olympia Competitor Alix Small Dies at 26, Bodybuilding Community Mourns Two-Time Pro Winner
The Scottish bodybuilder overcame anorexia to reach the Olympia stage and win two IFBB Pro League titles The…
This 61-Year-Old Credits Incline Cable Pullovers for Chest Growth
A stronger chest isn’t built through endless bench pressing and cable flys alone. Sometimes, adding a less obvious…
Charlotte Hawkins, 51, swears by ‘VILPA’ – the everyday, short-burst fitness habit linked to living longer
Journalist, newsreader and radio presenter Charlotte Hawkins has one of the busiest broadcast schedules going. From delivering late-night…
Should I work out after a poor night of sleep?
Open this photo in gallery: After a poor night of sleep, making it through a workout can feel…
7 Secrets for Beginners to Build a Muscular Chest
The first place almost all new lifters look when it comes to bulking up their chest is the…
I investigated the 10,000 steps a day myth and found a more efficient way to stay in shape
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20-Minute Home Workouts Helped This Man Transform His Body
2 min read Cavan Images / Julia Maruyama//Getty Images Between work, family commitments, and a social life, finding…
Study: Wall-Sits May Lower Blood Pressure in Just 4 Weeks
6 min read Key Points Adding one type of exercise to your workouts a few times a week…
Fitness: The joys and struggles of wearable tech
Once again, the American College of Sports Medicine has awarded wearable technology top spot on its annual list…
At 81, Elkie Brooks swears by this daily workout to stay strong and mobile: ‘I’m very active’
When we picture ourselves in our 80s, the dream is to still be fit, active and able to…