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Scientists reveal how long you need to lift weights to build muscle — and it’s not what you think
By Jane McGuire published
Looking to build muscle? Here’s what new research says about how long it takes, and the best exercises to try

Physiotherapist shares 5 exercises for ages 55+ to reduce back pain and build flexibility
By Sam Hopes last updated
Physiotherapist shares five back exercises for ages 55+ to reduce pain and build flexibility, plus modifications for all levels.

I asked a personal trainer how to build muscle after 40 — here's the 7-move routine they swear by
By Jessica Downey published
A personal trainer shares the routine that helps you stay strong, balanced and injury-free.

Forget regular squats — try the 'bear hug squat hold' to strengthen your core and legs
By Sam Hopes last updated
Learn how to do the bear hug squat hold, the benefits of the squat variation for your lower body and how to scale it to your ability with our step-by-step guide.

I did nearly 100 yards of burpee broad jumps every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body
By Sam Hopes published
I tried 260 feet of burpee broad jumps every day for one week. Here's what I learned about getting Hyrox-ready.

I did the "scarecrow dumbbell" every day — what this weird exercise did to my body
By John Carroll last updated
What is the dumbbell scarecrow exercise, and what happened when this writer did it for a week?

Forget planks — I tried the wall bear hold to strengthen my core and I’m not going back
By Nick Harris-Fry published
If you’re keen to change up your core workout routine, then I recommend introducing some variations on the bear wall hold as an alternative to the classic plank.

This "5-2-4 Fartlek" walking workout is my new obsession — here's why
By Jane McGuire published
Here's what happened when our fitness editor built her own fartlek walking workout
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