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Eight midlife strength-training myths debunked
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (59+ words) Eight midlife strength-training myths debunked'The Times Eight midlife strength-training myths debunked Women's long-term health is often overlooked by the fitness industry, says Elizabeth Davies. Here's her advice on training for your "old lady body" Two ways to continue reading Free…...
Why kettlebells are the most efficient midlife workout
1+ week, 2+ day ago (54+ words) Why kettlebells are the most efficient midlife workout'The Times Why kettlebells are the most efficient midlife workout They engage more muscles than conventional dumbbells and improve cardiovascular fitness, mobility, bone health and core strength Two ways to continue reading Free…...
Midlife fitness: meet the Joe Wicks of longevity
2+ week, 2+ day ago (459+ words) " Men and women "should follow different diets to live longer" These are the six key exercises included in the Longevity Games training plans and competitions. You can do these as a set format once, twice or more a week or…...
It’s peak injury season in the gym: here are six ways to train smarter
2+ week, 6+ day ago (51+ words) It's peak injury season in the gym: here are six ways to train smarter'The Times It's peak injury season in the gym: here are six ways to train smarter Overenthusiasm at the start of the year can backfire, warn the…...
The 71-year-old farmer who is middle-aged men’s Pilates pin-up
3+ week, 4+ day ago (1181+ words) So, the Pilates trend. Strictly for bendy girls and skinny Gwynethy women, right? Or for Hollywood types such as Margot Robbie, Hailey Bieber, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Cameron Diaz, Taylor Swift, Sandra…...
Kinesiology tape — does it actually do anything?
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (234+ words) " The best running gear for 2026: inside a super-rich runner's bag Tension and positioning matter, so shoulder tape should be applied by a physio, Wilson says. But kneecaps are relatively easy to tape at home, especially using tape tailored to specific…...
Oof! Will Mick Jagger’s workout break me?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (658+ words) I'm in the Club by Bamford, the plush health and fitness facility at Daylesford Organic, in the luxe and leafy Cotswolds, trying my best to move like Mick Jagger, punching and kicking a leather bag with the side of my…...
I tried Rio Ferdinand’s battle rope workout
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (315+ words) I'm attempting to match the midlife workout of the former international footballer Rio Ferdinand and, frankly, I'm in some distress. The first set of pull-ups went reasonably well, the second was tricky and the third had me wondering if I'll…...
Five weightlifting myths, debunked
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (421+ words) The argument for strength training goes beyond building muscle " it has also been shown to reduce depression, boost bone density and improve your metabolism and cardiovascular function. "Resistance training benefits almost all your organ systems," says Brad Schoenfeld, professor of…...
A beginner’s guide to using free weights at the gym
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (208+ words) Kettlebells are used in dynamic moves that engage multiple muscle groups to stabilise the body. "They're excellent for developing full-body power," says Rich Tidmarsh, strength and conditioning coach and owner of the Reach Fitness gym in Earlsfield, south London. " The…...