One day, you’re totally on track and making progress toward your weight-loss goal. The next, you step on the scale and you’re up two kilos. Naturally, you wonder: Can you gain weight in one day? No judgment—this is a confusing experience that happens to many people when they’re trying to lose weight. Below, the answers to all your questions about
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Running coach Lucy Waterlow was brought up on the running track, with a father who ran a 2hr 39min marathon and a sister who is an elite marathon runner. She has competed—and racked up multiple wins—in track and cross-country races from 5K to marathon throughout her life, so it’s fair to say Waterlow knows a
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When personal trainer Muzzi Zikalala first started training our July/August 2023 cover star Connie Ferguson, together with her close friends, the mandate was clear. Connie wanted muscle strength in her legs and upper body. “She already does boxing and skips regularly. Anyone who loves boxing needs to have muscle strength to be able to maintain
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The Bowflex SelectTech 552i may be a mouthful to say, but this set is the gold standard in the adjustable dumbbell world.  Don’t believe me? Just scroll through Instagram. Coaches and influencers everywhere can be seen grabbing a pair for a few sets of bodybuilding staples. Even Chris Hemsworth turns to these nifty free weights
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Show me any runner and I’ll show you a runner that wants more endurance! That means how we structure our endurance training will be key to our success as distance runners. Endurance is important for runners because it allows them to run for longer distances without getting tired. This is important for both competitive runners
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It’s been said that ‘how you start is how you finish’. This goes for Workouts as well – the warm-up is vital for effective results. It is easy to skip this step and jump right into getting your sweat on, but here’s why you shouldn’t. Ceri Hannan from Planet fitness – gave us the low-down on
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Business is booming in the bone conduction headphones market, with many companies taking their shot at dethroning Shokz and its range. The Mojawa Run Plus have a better claim than most to rival the Shokz OpenRun as the best workout headphones (for those who prefer an open design) because of the dual Bluetooth/MP3 playback and
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Pilates is big RN. In fact, 60.5k of you search for advice and info on the topic every month, so from answering the question ‘What is Pilates’, the best Pilates classes to Pilates for beginners and the difference between Pilates and yoga, we’re here to help. Whether you’re a Pilates pro (maybe you’ve tried a Pilates challenge before) or
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Unleash your spirit of adventure with the all-new Garmin fēnix 7 Pro and epix Pro. These extraordinary timepieces are meticulously crafted to redefine exploration, featuring a captivating blend of innovative features, expanded sizes and premium materials. Designed for those who crave thrilling experiences, the fēnix 7 Pro and epix Pro are the perfect companions for
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There’s no doubt that kettlebell workouts aren’t the easiest, but learning how to swing these cast-iron hunks of metal about is well worth doing. That’s because, according to personal trainer William Carter, kettlebells help to “forge full-body strength, build core stability, improve heart and lung capacity, and protect joints”.  “If you’re new to kettlebell training,
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Squats will always have their place in a lower-body strength workout, but they aren’t the be-all and end-all of glutes exercises. For a well-rounded legs day session, and well-rounded glutes generally, you need to look beyond the squat and harness the muscle-building potential of hip thrusts, deadlifts, lunges and banded walks.  Ollie Campbell, certified personal
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Swimrun superfan, Jonathan Littlewood, has relaunched leading Swimrun events brand, Breca, after acquiring the brand assets from liquidators to form a new business. Since launching its first race in the UK in 2015, Breca has become a leading name in the Swimrun industry, establishing itself as a one of the largest Swimrun events companies in the
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It’s been a year since Lululemon entered the running shoe world with the Blissfeel, a versatile everyday running shoe that was surprisingly OK for a brand known for its yoga pants. Now it’s back with its third shoe, the Blissfeel Trail, a running shoe designed to be worn from your door to the trails.  So
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