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The number of sit-ups you should be able to do, according to your age
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (832+ words) There's been a lot of debate of late about whether sit-ups are good or bad for us. Some claim they're key for strengthening our core, while others think they're nothing more than a back injury waiting to happen. As with…...
Olly Murs admits debate over his body 'hurt a bit' as he trains for Soccer Aid
2+ week, 2+ day ago (986+ words) Last year, Olly Murs found himself at the centre of a debate focused solely on whether he was hotter before or after his body transformation. The Heart Skips A Beat singer unveiled his toned abs last April, expecting it to…...
This is how long you should be able to hold a plank for, according to your age
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (856+ words) Along with burpees and split squats, the plank is one of those exercises that no one really like doing. No matter how long you've been horizontal for, holding one feels like an eternity. Seconds turn to hours as your body…...
The number of push-ups you should be able to do, according to your age
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (1046+ words) No matter how many push-ups you're used to doing, reaching the end of a set can feel like a slog. But a push-up can often be a good indicator of your overall strength, particularly your upper body form. It's not…...
How long you should be able to hold a plank for, according to your age
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (827+ words) No matter how long you've been horizontal, holding a plank feels like an eternity. The annoying thing, is that the plank really is good for you. Loved by yoga mums, army cadets and everyone in between, the core strengthening exercise…...
I jump up and down 50 times when I wake up — don’t knock it till you try it
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1029+ words) I've never really been much of a morning person. I love a lie-in and can easily rot away in bed until midday (or later) if left to my own devices. Alas, this only really happens on weekends, as the rest…...
Grandad was told to wear joggers for life after cancer — he deserved better
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (970+ words) Hanan Tantush, 23, couldn't stand to watch her recovering grandad struggle to find clothes that didn't irritate his stoma bag, so she started looking for solutions. The catch? There were none." Hanan began making clothes for herself from the age of…...
If you can do these 3 things in your 30s, you’re in remarkable shape
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (583+ words) Leslie Kenny, a longevity expert, shares three self-tests with Metro, which if you can do easily in your 30s, you're in good shape for your age. Whether you've just turned 30 or you're edging towards 40, your thirties are (thankfully) still considered young....
Child bodybuilder ‘Little Hercules’ on what it was like to go viral in the 90s
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (1663+ words) For a while, Richard Sandrak was the strongest boy in the world. Looking like a mini-Schwarzenegger he was touted as being "pound-for-pound the most powerful human being on Earth. At the age of five he was working out all day…...
Get a better body in 28 days with the home workout boasting of 5-star ratings
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (507+ words) No gym. No fancy equipment. No intimidating workouts. Just a wall, your body, and 15 minutes a day. That's the deal with the Simple Life app's 28-Day Wall Pilates Program, a low-impact workout that's transforming how people get strong, toned, and…...