Just doing some strength-training exercises means that you’ll get fit, lose weight, and be a better runner, right? Not exactly. Not every move or machine at the gym is going to make you stronger or fitter. Some are not that helpful at all, no matter how many reps you do. In fact, a lot of the moves you see—and maybe
If you fancy getting fit and toning up a bit, then you're not alone and you won't have to fork out on a fancy gym membership to achieve your goal either. In fact, you won't even have to leave the comfort of your living room. Ready for an exercise regime that involves nothing but you and your sofa? Try our
There's nothing more frustrating than that putting on your workout top or a tight dress only to notice bra fat poking out. So, we have the absolute best exercises to hone in on that perplexing armpit and back area, which seems impossible to tone no matter how many arm exercises we try. These exercises will tone and lengthen the back
If transforming your body into a calorie-burning furnace is your goal, then you need to be sure your workouts invite as many muscle fibers to the party as possible. That’s why an advanced high-intensity technique known as compensatory acceleration training, or “CAT” for short is great! Because of its greater intensity, you’ll burn more calories during – and long after
At the height of lockdown, when gyms were shut, many of us discovered the power of the resistance band. These humble strips of rubber don't get much play when you've got a full set of weights and machines to get stuck into, but it turns out they can actually provide a beneficial workout, from the comfort of your own home.
One of the most common biceps exercise is the bicep curl. We all know how boring this exercise can be. So we’ve reached out to give you the many variations of the bicep curl. Now that there’s no excuse for any biceps-training regimen to be limited to the same old barbell and dumbbell variations. There are countless ways to workout
Targeting your shoulders when working out can help with toning, sculpting and shaping your arms and upper body, as well as improving your strength and general fitness. Women come in all shapes and sizes, with different health, fitness and wellbeing goals, so there really is no ‘one size fits all’ approach when it comes to shoulder exercises. Build this stubborn
Barbells are one of the most effective training tools on the gym floor. Most barbell movements engage a greater amount of muscle throughout the body in order to maintain balance and stability, which means you’ll burn more calories during your workout. Plus, most of the exercises mimic movement patterns we do elsewhere in life. And unlike the guys, women tend to be
Taken some time off over lockdown? This workout will help get back into the swing of things! This 15-minute workout is the salvation for any soreness after taking some time off from working out. With the help of this workout, you’ll move your entire body to enhance blood flow, with some gentle cardio thrown in to flush out the recent
Dedicated back trainers love to pay homage to the rowing gods every week. But have you ever met a disciple of the almighty pull-up? If you have, chances are you were in the presence of a wide-backed dynamo whose rowing game was probably still pretty strong. Turns out, rows and pull-ups can peacefully coexist. The pull-up holds tremendous benefits for
