Two dumbbells, one exercise and potentially all the training you need for a challenging full-body session. Here's how to use the devil's press to build muscle, strength and stamina without overcomplicating your workouts When it comes to building muscle, strength…
The windmill works your hips, core and shoulders at once – helping you build strength, mobility and control On the face of it, the kettlebell windmill is a simple exercise most people should be able to do quite comfortably. It's a…
Paused at 1,124, during a "service stop" (my name for the breaks between blocks). On October 24, I attempted 2,000 pull-ups in eight hours. I stopped at 1,124, about five hours and twenty minutes in. That was 124 more than my previous personal record. It…
A yoga block should bring support within reach without making you force a pose. Start with the height and footprint you need, then decide whether you want foam or cork and one block or a matching pair. A three-inch cork…
Training around overnight work is less about finding the perfect hour and more about protecting sleep, choosing repeatable windows and having a plan for the shifts that refuse to end on time. For people working nights, the hardest part of…
The gym gets all the glory when it comes to working out, but you might be getting more exercise around the house than you realize. Between hauling loads of laundry, vacuuming the house and weeding the garden, your typical household…
Stretching before bed relaxes muscles, eases tension, calms the nervous system, and signals your body it’s time to sleep. 6 Gentle Stretches Before Bedtime to Improve Sleep Quality At the end of a long day, relieving stiff muscles and calming accumulated…
Aches, pains and reduced movement don't have to be an inevitable part of ageing Stiffness, sore joints, creaky knees, weak muscles, a dodgy back – these ailments become more common after 60, but they aren’t inevitable. Most people know that factoring in…
"These five exercises improve joint range of motion, movement quality, and overall mobility," says LJ, a master trainer at London's 1Rebel. And as a coach who teaches mobility classes every week, I have to agree they're some of my favorites. You…
A physical therapist recommends these exercises I love teaching mobility, but when it comes to functional medicine, I'm not a qualified physical therapist, so I look to those around me for the best advice. This week, I sought out Back…
Structured meal plans built around calorie and macronutrient needs for an active training schedule.
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