Strength Training

Dark chocolate may help you at the gym – without eating it

Researchers have investigated whether certain scents can influence both performance and appetite during strength training.

Here’s what happens to your body if you do burpees every day

Burpees combine cardio and strength training in a single exercise, but doing them every day comes with both...

You don’t need to work out every day to live longer – two hours may be enough

New research suggests that this amount of strength training may be linked to a longer life.

Best exercise for stiff hips, according to a pilates expert

Many people experience stiff hips without giving much thought to the cause, but one Pilates instructor says a simple exercise can help improve mobility.

Want to build muscle and lose fat? This is how long you actually need to work out

Even a short workout may be enough to help you lose fat and build muscle.

Dark chocolate may help you at the gym – without eating it

Researchers have investigated whether certain scents can influence both performance and appetite during strength training.

Here’s what happens to your body if you do burpees every day

Burpees combine cardio and strength training in a single exercise, but doing them every day comes with both...

You don’t need to work out every day to live longer – two hours may be enough

New research suggests that this amount of strength training may be linked to a longer life.

Best exercise for stiff hips, according to a pilates expert

Many people experience stiff hips without giving much thought to the cause, but one Pilates instructor says a simple exercise can help improve mobility.

City or countryside? Study reveals differences in exercise habits

A study takes a closer look at how we exercise in our daily lives across rural and urban areas.

Mark Wahlberg works out at 4 a.m. – here is his routine

Mark Wahlberg showcases his demanding workout routine in a new video series – could you complete it?

How long you should be able to hold a plank based on your age

The plank is a popular exercise that trains multiple core muscles at once. But how long should you actually be able to hold the...

Experts explain how much strength training adults over 50 need

Many people talk about exercise as the key to a healthy life, but how much strength training do you actually need after the age of 50?

A simple test can measure your physical strength in 30 seconds

A quick 30-second chair test could reveal more about your strength and mobility than you might expect.

The benefits of deadlifts – and how to get the technique right

Deadlifts are a fundamental exercise in gyms, but their effectiveness largely depends on proper technique.