The bench press has served as a go-to strength test for decades. There’s a reason “How much do you bench?” became a universal measuring stick. The problem is that progressing on the bench press isn’t ...

The 3-2-1 method involves doing three days of strength training, two days of Pilates, and one day of cardio each week, leaving one rest day. The idea came from Courteney Fisher, NASM-CPT, a trainer ...

When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, ...

In terms of supplements, Dr. Kling says creatine may be considered as an adjunct to resistance training for improving muscle strength in women over 50. Recruit help if you need (or want) it.

In terms of supplements, Dr. Kling says creatine may be considered as an adjunct to resistance training for improving muscle strength in women over 50. Recruit help if you need (or want) it.

May 20, 2025 — Too often muscle is a show. “Muscle” and “strength” and “lifting” as it all happens in your average local gym is what makes strength training intimidating for some.

However, for strength, only one to two sessions per week are hard – the rest are 3 x 3s or 5 x 3s at 50% one-rep max or so, for technique maximisation and movement recovery for the next session.

Active 5 underrated bodyweight exercises to maximise muscle gains and build phenomenal strength If these aren’t in your workouts, then they should be ...

We consulted doctors, personal trainers and others to devise short, easy exercises for your head and neck, so you can work more comfortably. In this six-part series, we’ll roll out a new routine ...