An evidence-based approach to training can help propel us towards better, faster progress. But is an over-reliance on science replacing good, old-fashioned hard work?

Turning 40, 50 or even 60 needn’t mean your best years in the gym are behind you. Follow our blueprint to add strength and size at any stage of life

Rate of perceived exertion (RPE) training can enhance your workouts. Sarah Haselwood discovers how it works and just why it’s so effective

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Progressive overload is the principle of increasing demands to continue to see gains, but if you don’t have heavier weights at your disposal there are other tactics you can employ, as Luke Worthington explains

Weaving more movement, and the right kind, into the fabric of your daily life is the key to effective exercise in perimenopause and beyond, says functional medicine practitioner Dr Mariza Snyder. Here are her seven secrets to staying fit and feeling fabulous after 40—no gym required