Starting to run gradually is the best way to avoid injury and stay motivated. Follow a progressive eight-week plan combining running and walking, plus advice on footwear, warming up and rest.
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Training, exercise and sport: advice for getting started, progressing safely, recovering well and improving physical performance.
How to Stay Motivated to Exercise Every Day
Finding the time and the drive to exercise is one of the biggest everyday challenges. Between work, family and sheer tiredness, a workout is often the first thing to get…
5 Ways to Improve Your Workout
What 5 Ways to Improve Your Workout for Your Day Training and exercising regularly are essential for a healthy life. Those who follow a consistent training routine know the feeling…
10 Ways to Build Muscle Safely and Sustainably
Ten practical training, nutrition and recovery strategies for building muscle gradually, without rushing and without miracle promises.
Health at work: practical habits for people who sit all day
Long hours at the computer, rushed meals and little movement take their toll on the body and on concentration. Here is how to organise your working day for more energy and wellbeing.
Slept badly? How exercise can help (and when to ease off)
Moderate physical activity can ease tiredness and poor concentration after a bad night, and it improves sleep in the long run. Find out how to train on those days and what to avoid.
At-home exercise circuit to leave a sedentary lifestyle behind
A short, equipment-free circuit designed for beginners can be the first step away from a sedentary lifestyle. Learn how to set it up, how long to train and how to progress.
Creatine: what it is, what it does and how to use it safely
Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in sport. Learn how it works, which benefits are realistic, how it is usually taken and what precautions to keep in mind.
The dangers of anabolic steroids: what you should know before taking the risk
Anabolic steroids promise fast muscle, but their effects on the heart, liver, hormones and mood can be serious and long-lasting. Here is why, and what safe alternatives exist.
How to choose the right CrossFit box: a practical guide
Learn which criteria to use when choosing a CrossFit box: location and schedule, coaching quality, safety, beginner introduction and contract terms.