Do you sit at your desk all day? This one's for you. Improve your mobility and stability in one movement and feel like you could have been in a Boney M music video at the same time. Here's how to do a Cossack Squat like a champ.
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In general life, in the modern world, we don’t have the same physical life that humans used to. We’ve never been this sedentary. Every 10 years you lose 3-5% of your muscle mass. The relevance of weight training or some form of resistance training becomes more and more important as you age.
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5-6 minutes is all it takes! Add it as a warm up to your workout or start your day with them to feel awake, alert and limber.
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Ankles are often the silent cause for a variety of injuries and niggles in hips, knees and elsewhere. Here are 5 movements to get your ankles mobile.
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Revisited: Men's systems play a very delicate balancing act between testosterone and oestrogen. Variances in either hormone level can cause a range of issues and symptoms from muscle weakness to loss of bone density to libido and fertility issues, mood disorders such as depression and cognition issues. Find out more about the symptoms and what you can do about it.
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This is the follow on from our previous hip openers article. Be prepared to get mobile!
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Hey you! Not just for desk-sitters. If you’re a runner or play sport with lots of running, this is for you too. Actually, it’s for everyone really… All the tendons and muscles around the hips are the driving force for being able to walk, run or even stand up. They are often overlooked as the cause for other problems. Here are my fave hip opener exercises.
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You’ve heard me tell you about chin ups a thousand times - and that’s because they are the ultimate strength movement. I taught a master class with StrongHer recently. Check it out!
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Squats! The queen of compound movements. Find out why they are so good for you, what not to do, and how to become a master of squats.
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Ever wondered why you sometimes feel sore several days after working out and sometimes not at all? Today we’re talking about Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness - what it is, what it means and how to minimise it.
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This Abs series gives you a handful of great exercises and builds to add to your programme at the beginning, at the end or as a standalone quick session. You all know the importance of a strong core and your various abs are all important. Get those abs activated to make just about everything you do feel smoother, easier and more stable.
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Thinking of adding something different into your training regime? Consider yoga a top option. Depending on your needs you can add a restorative or a dynamic practice. In today's article I'm all about getting back into yoga after a bit of an absence.
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Do you sit at your desk all day? This one's for you. Improve your mobility and stability in one movement and feel like you could have been in a Boney M music video at the same time. Here's how to do a Cossack Squat like a champ.
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Ever wanted to get into running or get back on the horse after a long absence? It's not just about hitting the road. To get the best results and avoid injury, take it slow. Here are my tips for getting back into it and my story of preparing for my first 10km after many years off the competitive circuit.
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If you've been thinking about learning how to do chin ups (or even if you haven't!) check out my next 4 accessory exercises to help you get there.
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Dr Brandi Cole gives us a run down of what to do and when in terms of exercising after having your baby. She looks at the effect on breastfeeding, pelvic floor and varying recovery depending on your previous fitness levels and exercise regimes.
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