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

Hark back to a few weeks ago. Were you proudly holding your New Year’s resolutions and plates of chicken and kale aloft? Did you hit the gym with all guns blazing? You were ready, inspired and motivat

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

Training hard but not seeing results? Underfuelling is more common than you might think. Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains how to shift focus from ‘doing more’ to better fuelling what you already do

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

What if you didn’t have to choose between aerobic and resistance exercise, but could get the benefits of both in every workout? Hybrid training is proving that strength and cardio gains can coexist – but only if they’re programmed well