Want a shortcut to fat burning? Two words: progressive plyometrics. This total-body explosive Workout from Shaun T, Insanity creator and author of T Is For Transformation, includes lots of jumping (the plyometric part) and builds in intensity (the progressive part) to give you great results fast. The routine gets harder as your body “wakes up”
Month: November 2023
I often include short core workouts at the end of my strength training workouts as finishers. In part that’s because a strong core is crucial to performing heavy compound exercises such as squats and deadlifts safely, but having a strong core can also reduce the back pain I experience after sitting at a desk all
If your idea of a perfect getaway involves a bit more adrenaline and a lot less lounging, then join the club. Chamain van Zyl, our online editor and hiking enthusiast, knows the drill: “Spontaneous bushveld strolls and local trail scouting? Count me in!” Plus, a foray into nature reaps health benefits, too. In a 2020
I spent the Black Friday weekend running in Scotland and winter runs can be magical experiences. Climbing a hill for epic views of a frosty landscape on a clear winter’s day was one of the highlights of my trip. However, winter running can also be somewhat unpleasant if you’re out in freezing temperatures with the
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Nutrition is a key element for endurance athletes, and even the most optimized training plan isn’t complete without a nutrition strategy to support it. Learn how to use food to improve your training, racing and recovery! The concept of food as fuel is a simple one, but fad diets and misconceptions about fueling have made
The sleek and attractive Fitbit Luxe is by far the most elegant fitness tracker around. It’s also currently reduced in Amazon’s Black Friday sale—a deal that makes this tracker even more desirable than usual. The Luxe offers a useful combination of activity, health and sleep tracking. I wore it for my Fitbit Luxe review and
When it comes to Running, a number of factors come into play that determine how much you’ll get out of that 5K sprint (or let’s be honest – light jog). There’s how well you hold yourself – too far forward and you’ll be going slowly, too far back and it’s the same. There’s your cadence,
Cycling isn’t only spandex shorts, sore bums and lengthy road rides. Rather, hopping on a bike includes building up cardiovascular health, relieving daily stressors and finding your own uplifting community. Honestly, that’s only the beginning of the benefits of cycling. Whether you’re on a stationary indoor bike or cruising along outside, this sport has so
When you start any new sport it’s smart to build it up slowly, and it’s especially important with a high-impact sport like running. If you do too much too soon, you’re likely to burn out or get injured. So, if you’re looking at how to increase the time you run for, you need to start
Working out in summer can be as leisurely as you want it to be. You can spend an hour or more if that’s your idea of fun. But if a packed schedule or the idea of lazing by the pool is your priority, you’re going to need an action-packed high-intensity Workout that works as hard
What is the psoas, exactly? In this episode you’ll learn all about this important muscle and how it can impact your running and everyday movements. The psoas is a little known muscle that plays a major role in complex movements involving the core and lower part of the body. While it is often thought of
So you wanna go wild? Make sure you have the hiking right gear. Start here, with five of our fave editor-tested items… 1. Hi-Tec Ladies Desna Jacket Don’t let anything rain on your parade (aka hike). This jacket is waterproof, but still breathable with all the necessary ventilation. Plus, the design has incorporated reflective elements
As a gym nut and Coach’s protein powder reviewer-in-chief, I’ve lost count of how many whey supplements I’ve tried. MyProtein Clear Whey Isolate is one of the best protein powders and if you’re organized you can buy a 500g tub for just 1p, rather than the usual £34.99. That’s a mindblowing 99.99% discount! Myprotein’s Clear
Breathe in…breathe out. You typically do this 22,000 times a day, and yet it’s something most of us take for granted. It’s true, you don’t have to think much about it, your body just does it—first you inhale, then you exhale. But while taking a breath may seem simple at first glance, under the surface
Unlike the best compression boots, which massage all the muscles in your legs, the Hyperice Normatec Go sleeves (known as Hyperice Normatec Lower Legs in the UK) focus on your calf muscles. This means they’re smaller and more portable than full boots, and in general I found them easier to use. The compression massage they
Everyone needs down time from hard training to prevent injury and burnout. Learning how to plan your running during this off season can lead to a much more successful race season! Photo by Christian Brecheis (christianbrecheis.com) While it may seem like it’s just semantics, the way you approach the time between your race specific training
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 is the latest and greatest foldable phone on the market and WH was fortunate enough to get an exclusive sneak peek to explore all its incredible tech wonders. Let me tell you, it’s nothing short of amazing! As soon as I laid my eyes on it, I couldn’t help but
Black Friday 2023 might not be until November 24th, but the Fitbit deals are already cropping up, with a $50 discount on the top-of-the-range Fitbit Sense 2 the standout so far. We’ll be keeping an eye out for all the best Black Friday Fitbit deals throughout November, and rounding them up here. The Fitbit Sense
Whether you are thinking about your long-term progress or how to warm up effectively for your next challenging workout, this episode is here to help! We answer listener questions in this week’s special episode. While the act of running is simple, sometimes the concepts around training and racing can feel complicated. And the longer you’re
High-intensity interval training (HIIT) can be off-putting or simply too hard for beginners if they aren’t careful. This beginner HIIT workout from Natasha Ram, trainer at F45 Mill Hill in north London, has been designed to be adaptable to all levels of fitness, including absolute HIIT novices. The beauty of HIIT is that you can
True or false: Losing weight is all about eating less and burning more calories. The answer? False in some cases. One diet plan, for example, has gained popularity for supposedly allowing you to eat more food while still maintaining a calorie deficit: volume eating. High Volume, Low Energy Volume eating is a method or approach that promotes eating high-volume, yet low-energy
The New York City Marathon will always hold a special place in my heart because it was my first marathon in 2010, in the city where I became a true long-distance runner. With the inclines of five bridges to conquer, the course is not conducive to setting a personal best. However, most people who have
When I first heard the term “cozy cardio,” it sounded like a hygge dream come true. I’m actually not far off from the goal of creator Hope Zuckerbrow. For her, cozy cardio is intended to combine your preferred, comfortable ambience with some light exercise (like walking or at-home pilates). At its heart, it’s “movement for women to reclaim their relationships with