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I get it, Harry, long-distance running makes me feel Zen too
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (72+ words) I get it, Harry, long-distance running makes me feel Zen too'The Times I get it, Harry, long-distance running makes me feel Zen too Harry Styles has opened up about the mental health benefits of running " Phil Hilton has more in…...
Midlife fitness: meet the Joe Wicks of longevity
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (459+ words) " Men and women "should follow different diets to live longer" These are the six key exercises included in the Longevity Games training plans and competitions. You can do these as a set format once, twice or more a week or…...
It’s peak injury season in the gym: here are six ways to train smarter
1+ week, 1+ day ago (51+ words) It's peak injury season in the gym: here are six ways to train smarter'The Times It's peak injury season in the gym: here are six ways to train smarter Overenthusiasm at the start of the year can backfire, warn the…...
Kinesiology tape — does it actually do anything?
2+ week, 3+ day ago (234+ words) " The best running gear for 2026: inside a super-rich runner's bag Tension and positioning matter, so shoulder tape should be applied by a physio, Wilson says. But kneecaps are relatively easy to tape at home, especially using tape tailored to specific…...
Feeling creaky in the mornings? 11 ways to get muscles moving
2+ week, 4+ day ago (43+ words) Feeling creaky in the mornings? 11 ways to get muscles moving'The Times Feeling creaky in the mornings? 11 ways to get muscles moving Many of us wake up with stiff back and knees. the experts tell Antonia Hoyle what simple exercise will…...
I tried Rio Ferdinand’s battle rope workout
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (315+ words) I'm attempting to match the midlife workout of the former international footballer Rio Ferdinand and, frankly, I'm in some distress. The first set of pull-ups went reasonably well, the second was tricky and the third had me wondering if I'll…...
Five weightlifting myths, debunked
3+ week, 3+ day ago (421+ words) The argument for strength training goes beyond building muscle " it has also been shown to reduce depression, boost bone density and improve your metabolism and cardiovascular function. "Resistance training benefits almost all your organ systems," says Brad Schoenfeld, professor of…...
My routine for joints to protect your knees, hips and back
3+ week, 4+ day ago (476+ words) This workout is designed to build exactly that. Using medium-weighted kettlebells, it concentrates on unilateral strength, controlled eccentric loading (which focuses on the muscle-lengthening aspect of the exercise) and trunk stability, all of which are critical for protecting joints and…...
I’ve run my way through grief (and 109 marathons)
3+ week, 4+ day ago (551+ words) Although I'm a veteran of two 56-mile ultras and 109 marathons, running isn't easy for me. On the contrary. Every single run, whether it's 3km or 30km, feels as if I'm fighting through fondue. Having come last in 25 marathons, I'm a prime example…...
Endless texts, anorexia, burnout: the world of ice skating ‘tiger moms’
3+ week, 5+ day ago (730+ words) Sitting on the cold, hard bleachers in an even colder ice rink, one figure skater's dad reached his breaking point. He'd been watching his nine-year-old repeatedly attempt to land an axel jump and decided he could do a better job,…...