The big winter bulk-up plan

The latest science teaches us that the road to supersized bis and tris isn’t all about #armday. Here’s why a full-body approach to muscling up is smarter in the long run

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 month, our expert Annie Deadman reveals how there’s still time to shape up and feel great this summer

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

Read this section with the dulcet tones of Miss Trunchbull from Matilda whirring around your heads, because we’re getting strict now! Not really, but there’s no fun way to say that the only way you’re