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Improve your VO2 max to get fitter, faster and live longer

VO2 max is the pinnacle of what the human body can achieve in terms of aerobic output. So elite athletes care a great deal about their VO2 max score - but should you? Yes, and with very good reason. VO2 max isn’t just of concern to world class performers; it’s a crucial indicator of your…

July 10, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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How to train around the menopause for greater health and happiness

Dr Stacy Sims, PhD Dr Stacy Sims, PhD, is an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist who aims to revolutionise exercise nutrition and performance for women. She has published more than 70 peer-reviewed papers, and authored female-focused performance optimisation books, Roar, and Next Level, which challenge the existing dogma around exercise, nutrition, and health for women.…

July 9, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Victoria Felkar: Why is the line between legal and banned PED blurring?

Victoria Felkar Victoria Felkar is an interdisciplinary researcher and instructor working across the fields of kinesiology, medicine, critical studies and the humanities. Here specific research focus explores women's health and female hormone manipulation within sport and medicine. Follow her on Instagram. Visit victoriafelkar.com. Steroids and PED popularity is soaring In a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation…

July 7, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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What is a Ski Erg and should you use one?

It’s said you can’t reinvent the wheel, but can you when it's a flywheel. The Ski Erg machine, invented by world-leading indoor rowing machine company Concept2 in response to skiers mounting its rowers vertically on walls so they could train inside in the off-season, has emerged as one of the most popular and rewarding types…

July 6, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Judd Lienhard: Believe you’re an athlete to unlock optimal performance

Judd Leinhard Judd Lienhard is founder of MASS Method, a dynamic workout programme designed to increase movement, athleticism, strength and speed. He is a father, former US Army Ranger, has worked as a speed and performance coach in Austin, Texas since 2012, and lives by his ethos of “Always Be An Athlete”. Follow him on…

July 6, 20240Comments

ByDr Jonny Rees

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Steve Cook: Most A-list action heroes are on steroids

Steve Cook Steve Cook is one of the world's most popular health and fitness social media influencers. He is a former competitive fitness model. Follow him on X, Instagram and YouTube. Visit stevecookhealth.com. Steve Cook: The Rock is not natural From The Rock’s famous physique to the Kardashian cartoonish curves, unbelievable bodies are…

July 4, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Are you doing enough Zone 2 cardio to optimise your health and fitness?

Thanks to Instagram, it’s easy to assume that the entire world is training all-out, all the time, and that if you don’t give your max every time you lace up your trainers then what’s the point of even bothering. In this high-intensity world, with everyone posting their latest and toughest CrossFit, Peloton or Hyrox workout,…

June 30, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Can a rowing machine make you fitter and faster?

Want a fast and effective workout that hits all your major muscle groups, trains your heart and lungs, and torches calories? Look no further than the rowing machine. This versatile piece of equipment has become a staple in gyms and home workout spaces alike, thanks to its comprehensive benefits. Imagine yourself gliding over water, your…

June 24, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Can the prowler push build a strong and athletic physique?

Do you want bigger, stronger, and more defined muscles? What about enhanced speed and stamina? And rapid fat loss to reveal a strong, lean, and athletic body? The prowler push might just be the exercise you're looking for. This high-intensity training drill involves pushing a weighted sled across a surface, engaging multiple muscle groups…

June 24, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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Brian Carroll: You can’t get to the top without major sacrifices

Brian Carroll Brian Carroll is a retired world-class powerlifter and one of the most accomplished lifters in the sport’s history. In 2020 he recorded the heaviest squat of all time; 1306lbs at a bodyweight of 303lbs. He totaled 2600lbs more than 20 times in two different weight classes and his 60 squats of more than…

June 23, 20240Comments

ByJoe Warner

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