Power (half) hour

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

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.

This strength training programme will help you build muscle and explosive power to push you towards your goal. It will also help you stay injury-free and maintain good form throughout your run on race

Monika Akabusi shares a short and sharp high-intensity workout to get you buzzing! Do it in the morning to set yourself up for the day.

This no-equipment circuit challenges your entire core. It starts slow and measured, before cardio-intense exercises at the end elevate your heart-rate and melt away fat

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