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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > running > a70/49/1806 > runner-training-habits-at-72

'I started running at 55 and went on to represent England – now 72, these are my simple training secrets"

1+ hour, 37+ min ago  (406+ words) Learning to run totally changed my life" While Judith still has a fiercely competitive spirit " I try and go as fast as I can so that I can be the first lady over 70" " she also highlights how important it is…...

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womenshealthmag.com > fitness > a70/48/4235 > strength-training-upper-body-before-and-after-discipline

‘‘I Transformed My Upper-Body Strength—And It All Started With A 25-Lb. Bag Of Rice and Reducing Cardio"

1+ day, 33+ min ago  (847+ words) "I developed so much discipline that translated into every other aspect of my life." As soon as I started walking, I was playing a sport. I don't remember there being a time where I wasn't on a sports team during…...

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womenshealthmag.com > fitness > a70/46/7774 > marathon-pregnancy-training-running-recovery

'I Ran a Marathon in Every Trimester of My Pregnancies. I Had No Idea How Much It Would Change Me."

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (858+ words) Everything was going great until the last couple of miles, when I thought, "Something feels really off." Usually I have an iron stomach, but that day, I had total GI distress'and I was disappointed in my performance. Two weeks later,…...

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womenshealthmag.com > fitness > a70/40/5820 > im-training-for-a-marathon-without-a-wearable

‘I’m Prepping for My Next Marathon Without a Wearable—and My Training Has Never Felt Better’

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (329+ words) Here's how you can, too. I'm currently preparing for my ninth marathon at the beginning of April (the Paris Marathon!) and have been primarily training without a wearable'and honestly, my training has never felt better. Here's how I'm doing it…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > strength-training > a70/41/5088 > how-long-to-rest-between-sets

Rushing rest between sets is killing your strength progress – here's how much you really need

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (740+ words) Here's how long to rest between low, moderate and high-rep sets to maximise strength and muscle There's a reason rest periods are programmed into quality workouts " and it's not just to bring your heart rate down. According to PT Andy…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > fat-loss > a70/39/3709 > zone-2-vs-hiit-midlife

Zone 2 vs HIIT for women over 40: experts reveal what actually works in midlife

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (393+ words) Plus, the 80/20 rule for optimal results When it comes to zone 2 vs HIIT training, it feels like there's a new study published every other week about which method trumps the other for fitness. So, we consulted the experts for their…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > fat-loss > a70/39/3674 > stairmaster-vs-treadmill-benefits

StairMaster vs treadmill: the best option for fat loss, strength and endurance

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (597+ words) A PT breaks down exactly which machine to use and when for best results Take StairMaster workouts versus treadmill workouts. Both are gym staples, both involve maintaining pace on a moving platform, and both are usually in high demand on…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > a70/39/0226 > hip-mobility-exercise

Doing hip longevity lunges daily could help you feel 25 at 65 – here's why they really work

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (349+ words) People say the uncommon exercise has transformed how they move It is possible to counteract age-related mobility decline. Fact. While research shows that hip mobility reduces by 6-7% per decade after the age of 55, other studies show that long-term stretching and…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > fat-loss > a70/38/9598 > best-cardio-for-fat-loss-experiment

12 cardio exercises ranked for fat burn – tested with the world’s most accurate calorie tracker

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1064+ words) From sprints to incline walking, the data shows which workouts burned the most fat " and why jogging isn't automatically top Yes, jogging is a great exercise for fat loss, but it's also difficult to stick to if you don't particularly…...

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womenshealthmag.com > fitness > a70/38/2615 > 4-day-workout-splits-sample-plan

4-Day Workout Splits: A Sample Workout Schedule, From A Trainer

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (862+ words) It's simple, effective, and eliminates the guesswork. Put a finger down if you've ever experienced having to wonder, What workout should I do today? Well, same! Between HIIT workouts, resistance training, Pilates, and cardio, it's easy to get overwhelmed. That's…...