New research reveals the role of exercise in fighting cancer
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Hyrox, a PR crisis and the battle for the multi-billion-dollar CrossFit market
It is already a multi-billion-dollar industry and one of the fastest-growing sectors in sports. And now a new…
A 61-year-old grandma just held a plank for 5 hours – try these 2 exercises from her strength routine
There’s a lot you can do in five hours. Fly from London to Cairo. Run a marathon. Assemble…
Fitness icon Petra Genco, 58, shares the 10-minute walking workout she used to lose weight without the gym
If you’re skeptical about the idea that walking could help you lose weight, just look at the science.…
Harrogate fitness entrepreneur launches new wellness e-book
Harrogate fitness entrepreneur and endurance athlete Olivia Jarvis has launched a new recipe e-book after almost a decade…
The most effective once-a-week strength workout for busy women – the 6 exercises that matter most
When life gets busy, fitness is often one of the first things to slip down the priority list.…
A Low Resting Heart Rate Is the New Fitness Flex
Scroll through ATEAM, a new fitness-oriented dating and social app, and at first, it might look like any…
Your cells keep a record of every workout you’ve ever done – and those gains persist even after a break from exercise
Have you ever taken months off training – maybe due to an injury, a new baby or crushing…
2,000m Row Benchmarks for Men in Their 50s – From Beginner to Elite, Plus How to Improve Your Time
The 2,000m row is a test of endurance, pacing strategy and mental resilience. Go out too quickly and…
The two-second movement than can improve longevity and help with weight loss
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My husband became obsessed with CrossFit. I laughingly referred to myself as a ‘gym-widow’ as he suddenly started spending hours working out. Then he left me for a woman he met there…: ALICE DARTNELL
My husband James and I had been married for four years when he took up an all-or-nothing new…
Footballer Oliver Norburn’s Bolton Pilates studio growing
Oliver Norburn, who currently plays for Oldham Athletic, launched Pilates YU on Bradshaw Brow after experiencing the benefits…