An example of an EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) workout would be: 10-minute EMOM of Deadlifts: First minute, perform 8 reps of deadlifts with a moderate weight Second minute, perform 6 reps of deadlifts with an increased weight Third minute, perform 4 reps of deadlifts with a heavy weight Repeat this pattern for the …
Technology has changed the fitness landscape. Since the introduction of the original FitBit, which brought fitness technology to everyone — not just those distance runners with their Garmin watches — it’s been hard to imagine a world without fitness tech. Whether you track your runs and rides on Strava, regularly use a heart rate monitor, …
Olympic champion Sarah Lindsay shares her tried-and-tested formula Sarah Lindsay “really doesn’t like doing loads of sit-ups”. That may seem hard to believe, looking at her uber-toned middle – but the three-time Olympic speed skater believes core strength is built elsewhere in the body. While the bid for a summer six-pack may leave most of us blasting through crunches …
Current science suggests that chrono-activity or adjusting our regimes to suit our body clocks, plus short, sharp workouts, are the key to a beneficial exercise routine Thousands of us have started 2023 with new exercise programmes promising to get us fit, muscle-bound and slim. But the latest Science Of Chrono-Exercise (sometimes called chrono-activity) suggests that …
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A.I. fitness trainers are here, at a fraction of the price of human coaching. But how useful are they? Hiring a personal trainer is one of the best ways to stay consistent with your workout, push your limits and try new things. But it often costs between £30 to £100 a session, and getting to …
For two years, Steph Gaudreau gave up her daily cup of coffee. She switched to large mugs of herbal tea – not because caffeine was affecting her sleep or making her anxious, but to gain an edge in cross-country mountain bike racing. Hoping to enhance the effect of caffeine as a performance aid, Gaudreau, who …
Gyms have roared back since the pandemic — so much so that faltering new year’s resolutions and an economic downturn might not hit so hard. Struggling to find a space at that reformer pilates or spin class? Just wait a little bit longer. As new year’s resolutions crumble and Dry January gives way to after-work …
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We’ve all heard that cardio is good for longevity – but now new research is showing strength training could add years to your life. Everyone knows that exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. But just how much we should be doing – and what type of exercise is …
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Forget the penance-puritanical approach – taking it slowly is the new fitness trend that’s said to have enormous positive effects… The exercise addict’s soundbite, ‘no pain no gain’ turns out to be something of a big, fat lie. It seems that ‘no pain, a considerable raft of benefits’ is closer to the truth (although less …
It can be tempting to step on the scale following a week of intense workouts at the gym to check whether you’ve gained any muscle – but chances are, you haven’t. In reality, building muscle doesn’t happen overnight – and it requires significant work and commitment to see results. Noticeably, substantial muscle gain is more …
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