Strength training doesn’t just make us physically stronger – it can also make us more mentally resilient. Whether you live with a chronic mental health condition or just want a mood booster, lifting weights could be one of the key weapons in your arsenal. If there’s one thing we’ve grown increasingly aware of in the past few years it’s our mental health. […]
Read moreLockdown restrictions are lifting, so grab your workout buddy and head to your nearest park to enjoy one of these outdoor workouts this spring. We’ll see you on the tennis court. After a year of streaming HIIT classes and yoga flows through our screens and into our homes, it feels like a very long time since we last stepped into a […]
Read moreAs a professional boxer, Tony Jeffries won a Bronze medal at the Olympics and remained undefeated in the ring until he was forced to retire in 2012 due to an injury. In the years since, he has worked as a boxing coach, and makes videos on his YouTube channel sharing fighting tips and tactics. In one such video from three […]
Read moreGet stronger arms and liven up your upper body workouts with these trainer-approved exercises. Are you on a quest for stronger arms but bored of your same tired rotation of bicep curls and upright rows? When it comes to upper body training, mixing it up will get you the biggest benefits. In order to see changes in your arm strength, you should be […]
Read moreExercise doesn’t need to be high-intensity to be great for your mind and body. In fact, walking can be just as good for your health as running, making it the perfect exercise option for people who are injured. Running has been the go-to for many people looking to keep on top of their fitness during the past year. But high-impact exercise […]
Read moreIt may not sound appealing during the colder months, but devotees of cold water swimming swear by the mood-boosting effects and sense of community. The physical health benefits of cold water – from improved muscle recovery and reduced soreness, to better circulation – are now widely accepted. And while a cold shower after a sweaty workout is commendable enough (especially […]
Read moreAs grown adults, nobody should be going out into the world picking fights unless they’re in a boxing ring or martial arts gym. But sometimes, according to Olympic boxer Tony Jeffries, circumstances are outside our own control. “I do not recommend street fighting at all,” he says in a video on his YouTube channel, “but you never know what will […]
Read more“I’ve always wondered if the muscle you build in the gym could actually carry over to a real-life fighting advantage,” says YouTuber and bodybuilder Zac Perna at the top of his latest video, in which he attempts to learn mixed martial arts (MMA). But he soon realizes that there is a lot more to the sport than simple strength. He […]
Read moreIf you find the neverending stream of fitness advice on the ‘gram overwhelming, um, hi, same. Whether you want to run a record number of miles, get into strength training, lose weight, or just feel healthy, there’s so much conflicting info out there that even answering a simple question like “how often should I work out?” can feel downright impossible. […]
Read moreProfessional sportswomen know a thing or two about pushing their bodies to the limits. But how do you develop a nourishing relationship with your body when you’ve been trained to see it as a tool? Writer Tiwa Adebayo talks to five elite athletes about their journeys towards self-love and how the rest of us can learn to better appreciate our […]
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