Strength

Only 16% of women undertake regular resistance or strength training, but that means the rest of you are missing out. Adding resistance to your workout helps you to improve your fitness levels, strength and tone, and you don’t have to worry…

Many runners have fantastic stamina and can put in the miles with little difficulty - however, most neglect to work on their strength training, which builds a strong core and helps with stretching. Often, people cite time as a reason for…

For most of us, the last time we were on a trampoline was as a child. But trampolining is one of the most effective ways to build strength and stamina when you’re working out and is particularly effective when you’re training for endurance…

While most fitness beginners are happy to take up cardio, you can be a little more cautious when it comes to weight training. Unfortunately, there are many wellness myths surrounding weight training, and these can put you off what is an…

By Hannah Whittenly  Athletes put an incredible strain on their bodies when they compete in sporting events. However, you never see the results of that stress and strain. Athletes have surgeries that leave scars,…

If your wellbeing is damaged by cancer, a new keep fit regime might be last thing on your mind. However, getting in shape for surgery may make all the difference to your overall outcome. This is according to Malcolm West, whose…

Making small changes to our activities could be all we need to maintain our fitness as we get older. If we want to lose some weight, feel fitter or just protect our wellness from conditions related to poor nutrition and low activity levels,…

Any program that is designed to build strength will require hard work and dedication. Here is a look at six strategies that will help you achieve your fitness goals as quickly as possible. Learn to Rest Weightlifting takes quite a toll…

Knee replacement surgery is becoming more common today. After your total knee replacement surgery, these seven exercises (plus others your physician may recommend) can help to quickly get you back on your feet. With each of these…

Many women don’t consider weight lifting to be a good idea for them. But it can actually provide a wide range of benefits to your body. We’ve got a list of four great reasons to lift weight and how it can help you. It will help you live…

A new fitness program promises a full body workout in just 20 minutes. Core-Tex, exclusively available at Virgin Active gyms in the UK, is a challenging but fun workout that pushes you to improve core strength, motor skills and mobility.…

A toned physique is the desire of most women, and there are so many exercise regimes that seem to offer it that it can be difficult to know which to choose. From yoga to martial arts, each programme provides something different besides…

There are many reasons why you need to get better acquainted with the exercise machines at the gym. These machines can bump up your metabolism by nearly 20% for at least two hours after your workout, leading to better weight loss. These…

It’s an age-old conundrum that plagues wellness enthusiasts the world over; gain muscle or get lean? But why do you have to choose? Shouldn’t you be able to do both? The truth is, there is a way to get the big AND lean muscles you…

Not only is Thor a superhero; he’s also a Norse God. When Marvel Comics adapted the god of thunder for the comic book page, Thor’s powers – aside from his immortality – were his superhuman strength, speed and durability. So the actor…

Whether he’s modelling for Marks and Spencer, or kicking ass as a superhero, there’s no denying that Ryan Reynolds looks good. The former husband of Scarlett Johansson has obviously got his physical wellbeing sorted out, achieving fitness…

Mark Wahlberg has spent the past 20 years making a career out of flexing his muscles in music videos, on billboards and, more recently, on the big screen. In one of his most recent roles – Sun Gym Gang ringleader Daniel Lugo in Pain and…

The fitness trend has exploded in the last two years, with gym selfies, #fitspiration, clean eating debates and stylish workout clothes showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon. However, despite the global fascination with improving our…

While you may want to improve your strength wellness, you might not like the idea of using weights. Whether you want to give your wellbeing a break from heavy lifting, you can’t afford weights or a gym membership or you just want a change…

If you look at any top female athlete, do you expect to see skinny legs? Of course not. What you’ll find is beautifully defined muscles from hip to toe – and there’s nothing wrong with that! Women tend to see toned, thicker legs as a bad…

Exercise is a tricky activity to navigate, as it requires many regular alterations in order to be effective. Bodyweight exercises offer a great array of flexible options, which you can vary as your regime gets underway, so that you can…

If you’re looking for a way to spice up your exercise regime, kettlebells could be the answer. A weight made of cast iron, kettlebells are great for ballistic exercises and can be an effective addition to your workout, whether you’re a…

Asthma is a world-wide problem. It is especially prominent in children but it can affect anyone at any time in their life. More and more people are becoming infected with the disease than ever before – and that’s not the only problem. With…

Building a strong and muscular physique takes time and determination. But overtraining is surprisingly bad for your muscle-building productivity – in fact, it is one of the top mistakes people make when they begin training. While…

While you may have started running to take care of your wellbeing or enhance your weight wellness, once you’ve got the bug you care about one thing; being a better runner. No matter what kind of runner you are, or how many races you have…

The single leg deadlift is a great exercise for warming the body up before weight lifting and other physical activities. It is vital you warm up your body correctly in order to avoid injury and get the blood circulating to the muscles…

Once you know how the muscles in the body work, you can work out more effectively and see results from your efforts. The skeletal muscles are those which you will be training ideally, which pull or push in order to create the action needed…

It’s the dream of most men to have toned, muscular abs and a well-developed six pack. However, for many, this dream is unrealised due to the sheer amount of hard work that it takes to develop this area of the body. Both exercise and your…

If you want to build your muscle mass and create a more defined physique, there is no better form of exercise than weight lifting. However, you do need to combine this with other efforts in order to see results – simply lifting heavier…

For many, big biceps are the ultimate goal but how do you build a pair of enviable muscles? With determination and perseverance, it is possible to build large biceps but some exercises are more effective than others for doing this. Planning…