Build strength for life (and triathlon)

Not cycling can make you a much stronger cyclist. That’s the counterintuitive message many tunnel-visioned cyclists need to hear. Yes, you love riding your bike, and the best way to get better at cycl

Despite decades of scientific research, getting fit on the bike still hinges on old-fashioned hard work. Are we looking for complexity where the answers remain simple, asks James Shrubsall

There are so many reasons to strength train to boost your physical and mental health, so the real question is why wouldn’t you strength train when you can gain all these benefits? Starting with the ph

We (hopefully) all know by now that strength exercise is vital, not just for helping us be stronger better, faster, more resilient runners, but for our all-round health and wellbeing. Women’s muscle m

As with all sports, strength training can come with a risk of injury – but this shouldn’t be a reason not to take it up. In fact, in the long-term, it will actually make your body more robust and resi

Strength training is highly beneficial for all ages so don’t let your age hold you back from starting – or continuing – to use weights. But what you do, and how often you do it, might need to change o