Rise from the ranks

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.

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.

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

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

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

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