Is your VO2 Max score lying? Discover potential flaws in the mathematics behind the metric.

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VO2 max is widely known as the gold standard of aerobic fitness. It appears on your watch, in your training app, and across social media as a benchmark for comparison. However, the numbers you see may not be as accurate an indication of your fitness level as you think. Research questions whether the most common … Read more

Walking is a big trend on social media. Here’s how to choose the best one for your fitness goals.

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7 minute read Ready to get in the best shape of your life? Get weekly free workouts and key training insights delivered straight to your inbox. Please register here And start making profits. At a glancewalking seems pretty intuitive. It’s a skill you (and most babies) learn in the first year of life. By the … Read more

5 chair exercises that will help you regain leg strength faster than squats even after age 60

5 chair exercises that will help you regain leg strength faster than squats even after age 60

A trainer shows you five chair movements to rebuild leg strength after age 60. Lower body strength is important for healthy aging. Major muscle groups in the legs, such as the quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes, support important daily tasks such as getting up from a chair, climbing stairs, balancing, and walking. However, after age 60, … Read more

Stop doing sloppy reps and learn how to do barbell bench presses the right way to build strength and muscle.

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6 minutes read barbell bench Pressing is the foundation of strength training. Few lifts can match its muscle-building potential, so it’s a move that almost everyone has in their program. Benching allows you to move more weight than any other upper body movement. It trains not only your chest (chest muscles), but also your triceps, … Read more

Liz Earle, 62, completely transformed her body with strength training – here are her tips to get started

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The internet is full of (often contradictory) information about strength training and its content. should Apparently, the thought can be overwhelming. So to cut through the noise, midlife health and wellbeing guru Liz Earle offers some honest tips for women to start strength training and reap all the long-term health benefits. Many studies have shown … Read more