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I'm a former orthopaedic surgeon " these 5 daily moves help women over 50 stay strong and avoid life-changing falls
1+ week, 2+ day ago (271+ words) Ex-orthopaedic surgeon Dr Kate Ella shares five strength exercises for women over 50 to support bones, muscles and balance and stay independent longer....
Alexandra Burke is chasing a sub-4hr London Marathon " the 5am weekly training routine you'll want to copy
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (569+ words) Alexandra Burke has swapped late nights on stage for early alarms as she gears up for this year's London Marathon. Fresh from completing her first 26. 2 miles and running this year for Parkinson's UK and The Melissa Bell Foundation, the 37-year-old…...
Gym coaches say you can almost double strength gains by changing this part of every rep " are you doing it?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (521+ words) Most lifters instinctively chase progress by adding more plates or extra sets, yet still watch their strength stall. Coaches behind one of the internet's biggest fitness podcasts argue the fix is not more work, but smarter reps. Instead of rewriting…...
Former bone surgeon turned PT swears by 4 unusual daily moves most over-60s ignore to stay strong in their 80s
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (530+ words) On the ward, the stories often started the same way: a minor fall at home, an 82yearold on the carpet, and no way to get back up. For Dr Kate Ella, a personal trainer and former orthopaedic surgeon, that single moment…...
12 cardio exercises secretly ranked for fat loss " tested with the most accurate calorie tracker, not your watch
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (538+ words) Your smartwatch may flash impressive calorie numbers, but it cannot tell you which cardio workout actually strips fat fastest. Online coach Jeremy Ethier and his friend Dennis jogged, sprinted, skipped, swam and tried several types of walking while the device…...
Marathon training? Aldi's "9. 99 running vest helps you stay safe day or night
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (390+ words) The London marathon is just a few weeks away now and runners up and down the country are putting in some serious training sessions. And no " we know running 26. 2 miles is no easy feat. But, Aldi's Specialbuys might make things…...
Women in menopause should do this one weekly exercise to protect bones and build muscle
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (770+ words) When menopause arrives, oestrogen levels drop sharply, triggering a domino effect on bone density and muscle mass. Both decline faster than before, which increases the risk of fractures and makes everyday activities harder. Strength training addresses these changes directly. Unlike…...
Can I lift weights when I'm pregnant? Expert trainer shares what's safe
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (630+ words) There's a lot of conflicting advice about lifting weights in pregnancy, but according to fitness experts, gentle, low-impact strength training can be both safe and incredibly beneficial when done correctly. To get clear, expert-backed advice, we spoke to personal trainer…...
Say goodbye to running or walking, this is the best activity for people aged over 55 to keep healthy
7+ mon, 6+ hour ago (395+ words) Finding ways to keep fit as you get older can be difficult. Between aching joints, tiredness and general ageing, exercising can be harder. In our 20s and 30s, we're advised to try and get 10, 000 steps a day, either through walking or running....
This move looks simple" yet it works muscles you've probably never targeted
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (302+ words) Yes, planks are famous for strengthening the abs, especially the rectus abdominis (the six-pack muscle), the transverse abdominis (deep core stabilizer), and the obliques along the sides. But they don't stop there. According to orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Snibbe, planks…...