Body weight introduction

OK, it’s crunch time. Are you converted? Are you now a lifter for life? As you progress with strength training, increasing reps, sets or weights is essential for continued growth, but when and how you

Many people start strength training with the hope of losing weight, but it’s important to understand how the body responds. While you might shed some pounds, especially if you’ve changed your diet or

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

Trigger warning: this section may cause childhood flashbacks to annoying parents telling you why you should go to bed right now, madam, and don’t even think about hiding under the duvet with a torch r

If you’ve got this far, then you’re ready to commit to your newfound habit, and this workout is a great place to start. No tricky equipment needed – just a couple of bottles, which you can replace wit