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

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

Regular exercise is a wondrous defence against many health conditions – cancer, dementia, diabetes and depression to name just a few. Missing from that list is heart disease. To be clear, for many peo

Hard training could be affecting your gut health – here’s how to protect it during intense exercise

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

Q I’ve heard low-carbohydrate diets help with fat burning: do I really need carbs? AIt’s a common question, and the answer is a confident yes, especially if you’re a woman who runs. Carbohydrates are