Functional fifties

Read this section with the dulcet tones of Miss Trunchbull from Matilda whirring around your heads, because we’re getting strict now! Not really, but there’s no fun way to say that the only way you’re

We talked briefly about form yesterday, but we’re going into it in more detail today as it’s fundamental to every single strength move and stretch that you do when training. It’s essential for making

Whatever sport or exercise we’re doing, we’re all guilty of skipping the warm-up. None of the cool kids in history were caught warming up, were they? Rocky doing a glute bridge? Forrest Gump doing ank

WISDOM FOR OLDER RUNNERS FROM A TRUE MASTER

These workouts combine the muscle-building benefits of drop sets with the fat-blasting bonus of circuit training. The aim is to complete all the rounds of the circuit as quickly as possible. Each workout starts with a high number of reps, which is reduced every round. That means your work decreases as your fatigue levels increase, so you shouldn’t reach failure on any exercise.

Your core muscles are crucial for stability and posture. Focusing on these parts of your body are a fundamental part of any strength plan, as a strong core equals better balance, better posture, and b