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Post-menopause? Hit the weights, not the treadmill
Strength training, as opposed to gentle exercise, may be a better way for women over 50 to improve their muscle strength and kick menopause symptoms. Claudia Daut/ReutersForget pilates, yoga or even...
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Why bigger isn’t always better in the world of muscle building
The huge muscles sculpted by bodybuilders, action movie stars and other serious gym-goers can make them look like comic-book superheroes. And we tend to equate big muscles with being strong and...
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Can coffee improve your workout? The science of caffeine and exercise
ShutterstockCaffeine is one of the most researched substances reported to help athletes perform better and train longer and harder. As a result, professional and amateur sportspeople often take it as a...
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Does foam rolling actually do any good?
Roll your own. fotolizaFoam rolling was once for professional athletes only. These days it’s hard to walk into a gym without tripping over somebody rolling around on a neoprene tube. Dedicated classes...
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Why stretching is (still) important for weight loss and exercise
Many athletes stretch before and after exercise, but they may not be gaining benefits from doing so.ESB Basic/shutterstock.comThere seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the value – or lack thereof...
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Ability, not age, should be the only factor determining what exercise you do
Strength training can improve bone density, muscle mass, and physical ability in older people.NDAB Creativity/ ShutterstockIt’s a common assumption that exercise in older people is difficult and...
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Resistance training: here’s why it’s so effective for weight loss
The more muscle you build, the more calories you body requires at rest.Monkey Business Images/ ShutterstockWeight lifting, also known as resistance training, has been practised for centuries as a way...
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Muscle dysmorphia: why are so many young men suffering this serious mental...
Muscle dysmorphia can lead to other mental health conditions, such as anxiety or depression.F8 studioBody image concerns among men are increasingly common and can have a serious impact on mental...
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How often should we exercise to get in shape?
You probably won't need to train as much as Jakob Ingebrigtsen to get in shape. VALDRIN XHEMAJ/ EPAElite athletes – like Jakob Ingebrigtsen, who won gold for the men’s 1500m race at the Tokyo 2020...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has inspired new health habits for these 4 scholars –...
Health and well-being come in many forms, including finding solitude and connection with nature. Pheelings Media/iStock via Getty Images PlusFor some people, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about...
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50-year-old muscles just can’t grow big like they used to – the biology of...
Why is it harder to build muscle as you age? DjelicS/iStock via Getty ImagesThere is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities than by watching the Olympics. But at...
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Just 30-90 minutes of resistance training weekly decreases risk of premature...
It's important to do resistance training alongside other types of exercise.Leszek Glasner/ ShutterstockThere’s long been evidence that moderate aerobic exercise (think walking, running, or cycling) are...
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Three reasons runners should start lifting weights
Don't skip the weights next time you train.Manu Reyes/ ShutterstockMillions of people worldwide make running their exercise of choice. And whether you’ve just started running and are aiming to run a...
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Barbell exercises aren’t essential for getting fit – here’s what you can do...
Dumbbell variations allow us to adjust an exercise to better suit our body.Max kegfire/ ShutterstockIf strong is the new sexy, it’s no wonder more people than ever want to start lifting weights....
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Exercising during pregnancy: what to consider
There's no need to stop exercising if you're able to.Leszek Glasner/ ShutterstockWhile exercise is often said to be safe to do while pregnant, with so much information out there, it can be hard to...
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Building muscle: slowing down the tempo of your workout won’t help you get...
Advocates of the weightlifting technique claim moving slower makes muscles work harder.Twinsterphoto/ ShutterstockEveryone wants to get fit, but many of us lack the time or patience required to get...
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Training cardio and weights during the same workout probably won’t hurt your...
The 'interference effect' has long since been debunked.4 PM production/ ShutterstockIn the past, getting in shape was synonymous with strapping on a pair of trainers and going for a run. But these...
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Tailoring workouts to your menstrual cycle may help your physical fitness –...
Some research suggests the luteal phase may be optimal for weight lifting. SeventyFour/ ShutterstockIf you’re someone who has to deal with a period regularly, you’re probably all too familiar with just...
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Why a couple of post-workout beers probably won’t stop you gaining muscle
Some believe any amount of alcohol will ruin your 'gains'.Slava Dumchev/ ShutterstockIf you’re trying to build muscle, you’ve probably come across a slew of videos online by influencers and so-called...
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Muscle memory is key to helping you get in shape again after time away from...
There are two types of muscle memory – one of which can help us in the gym.antoniodiaz/ ShutterstockWhether it’s riding a bike, playing the piano or hitting a hole in one, there are just some things...
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