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‘Without strength training I wouldn’t survive’: the woman who joined a CrossFit gym in her 80s
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (254+ words) I see people 30 years younger than me and they've given up," Jean Stewart, 96, says. It's not an attitude she relates to. "I like to do things for myself." Stewart was very active in her youth: she played hockey and softball…...
This eight-move bodyweight workout trains your whole body when you don’t have time or patience for the gym
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (527+ words) January is a funny ol' time for "getting fit". Everyone's on a health kick after the festive celebrations, so the gyms are rammed with people chasing that "new year, new me" mantra - all while being too skint to splash out…...
Kentucky Slips Past LSU on Wild Buzzer Beater Off Full-Court Pass
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (338+ words) It's on January, but Mark Pope's Kentucky squad pulled off a bit of March magic to defeat LSU in Baton Rouge on Wednesday. The Tigers led the Wildcats by 18 points early in the second half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center,…...
'I have very tight hips, but doing this stretch every day has helped to improve my mobility"
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (465+ words) I've always known that I don't have the best hip mobility, but it wasn't until I had kids that I realised just how tight my hips are, because I found myself having to sit on the floor a lot more…...
Sir David Beckham swears by this simple functional exercise and it’s also one I rate highly
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (563+ words) Farmer's Walk or catwalk? Sir David Beckham, known for his daily workouts and shredded physique, shows no signs of slowing down. The ex-footballer, who regularly posts about his training regime, shared a video of himself doing a Farmers Walk under…...
Can’t face heading outside for a run in the January cold? Try this 5-move cardio workout instead
1+ week, 2+ day ago (716+ words) As winter settles in - and with a brand-new year underway - it's easy to feel torn. You've got fitness goals to hit, but it's cold, dark, and staying wrapped up at home feels far more appealing. The problem? Progress doesn't know…...
Mobility exercises are an important part of fitness as we age. Here are some tips
1+ week, 3+ day ago (892+ words) As they age, it's not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you "oof" every time you get in a car or "aargh" while bending over to…...
Every bit of movement counts — new study shows your daily activity truly adds to calorie burn
1+ week, 3+ day ago (242+ words) Sometimes it can feel like all the effort of moving " a quick walk, a run, or a session at the gym " barely makes a difference. A new study shows it actually does. Every bit of movement adds to your daily…...
Why Maintaining Muscle Mass Boosts Longevity and Health in Older Adults
1+ week, 3+ day ago (264+ words) Muscle mass naturally declines with age, affecting mobility, metabolism, and overall longevity. Quadriceps and appendicular lean mass reductions lead to slower gait speed, higher fall risk, and greater hospitalization rates. Maintaining muscle strength is critical for older adults to preserve…...
I tried this five-minute yoga flow before bed and it instantly fixed my heavy legs after a hard workout
1+ week, 4+ day ago (335+ words) I blame the walking lunges. Last week I ran my first solo HYROX race in London. It was fun, at first. Until my lack of adequate preparation caught up with me during the penultimate workout station. Every few walking lunges,…...