The get back plan

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.

Stuck for time? Try this run-focused session which blends elements of running with run-specific exercises to boost strength and cardio fitness

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 a new dad, Nick Agress needed an efficient way to stay in shape. Then he found the Men’s Health Dumbbell Club. Twelve months and 156 workouts later, he’s never been fitter

Pack on size, get stronger and build fitness, fast, using nothing but the humble dumbbell – and these 30-minute workouts

Weightlifting is important, but cardio is the workout ingredient you should never be without. Try personal trainer Nicky McBurney’s kit-free session to raise your pulse at home