Does it matter if that pause between sets turns into a full-blown chat with the dude who spotted you last week? The short answer is “yes”. Making the appropriate ‘rest’ periods an integral part of your training is non-negotiable. We checked in with the experts -and the science

Not enough time to squeeze in strength training? Maybe think again. One study saw 10 of 19 female duathletes add twice-weekly strength sessions to their multisport programme. These comprised just four

Lighter doesn’t always mean faster. Rob Kemp investigates why muscle and fuelling matter much more than the number on the scales

As runners, our lives are often a mix of running lots of miles during the weekend or before/after work, and then spending the majority of the rest of our time at a desk or standing in awkward position

My bones might be fragile, but my spirit will never waver

From when, to what type and how often to do it – here are four common stretching myths, busted