I did 70 plank tucks every day for a week - here are my results By Sam Hopes last updated 30 May 23 The plank tuck adds cardio to building core strength and works every major muscle group. Our fitness writer did it every day for a week.
I'm a personal trainer — and this is the best compound exercise for building strength and muscle By Sam Hopes published 11 May 23 I’m a personal trainer — and the deadlift is my favorite compound exercise for building strength, muscle and core stability.
Hypertrophy vs strength training: which is better for building muscle? By Sam Hopes last updated 9 May 23 Should you focus on hypertrophy or strength training to build muscle? We cover the benefits of both and how to use them to maximize muscle growth.
We ran with the Apple Watch Ultra vs Garmin Forerunner 965 in the London Marathon: Who won? By Jeff Parsons published 1 May 23 Tom's Guide took on the TCS London Marathon with two of the world's best smartwatches - here's the one we'd recommend
PXG founder and billionaire Bob Parsons tells us how he's making golf more inclusive By Kate Kozuch published 30 April 23 Parsons's company takes the intimidation out of the game
Exercise cycling: How to train for your menstrual cycle By Sam Hopes last updated 2 May 23 Learn how to exercise during your menstrual cycle with these tips for each phase of your period, whether you enjoy strength training, cardio, yoga, or endurance running
Progressive overload: What is it, and how does it help build muscle and strength? By Sam Hopes published 28 April 23 Progressive overload training could help you build muscle and strength and increase workout intensity. We break down four ways to add overload principles into your training safely
Apple’s next big fitness feature could be an AI-powered coaching service By Tom Pritchard published 26 April 23 Apple's next big health and fitness feature could come in the form of an AI coach.
Forget pull-ups — this 5-move bodyweight back workout builds your upper body By Sam Hopes published 26 April 23 Build strength and muscle in your back and core using these five bodyweight exercises you can do from home.
I trained like Mark Wahlberg every day for a week — here’s my results By Sam Hopes last updated 2 May 23 Wahlberg Week is a special week-long fitness event at F45, consisting of seven workouts. Workouts focus on different aspects of functional training, targeting various muscle groups
This 5-move forearm workout with dumbbells builds strength in your wrists, biceps, and shoulders By Sam Hopes published 23 April 23 You don’t need heavy weights to build strength — just this 5-move forearm workout with dumbbells
Yoga for runners: This six-move routine boosts flexibility and builds stronger muscles By Sam Hopes last updated 25 April 23 Marathon runners — add this six-move yoga for runners routine to your recovery. Yoga practitioners at Ark share their secret six moves to a stronger, more flexible lower body.
I did 70 plank pikes every day for one week — here's my results By Sam Hopes last updated 25 April 23 Plank pikes are a mobility and core exercise that target and strengthen multiple muscle groups. Our fitness writer did 70 reps every day for a week. Here's what happened.
5 gadgets I’m using to help me run the London Marathon By Jeff Parsons published 21 April 23 The TCS London Marathon is happening this weekend and it's the perfect opportunity to see how man and machine face up to a first ever marathon
High reps vs heavy weights: which is better for building muscle? By Sam Hopes published 20 April 23 Should you focus on high reps or heavy weights to build muscle? We cover the benefits of both and how to use them during weight training to maximize muscle growth.
Time under tension: what is it, and could it help you grow muscle? By Sam Hopes published 19 April 23 Time under tension (TUT) is a weightlifting technique designed to build muscle mass by increasing the time muscles spend activated during an exercise. We cover if it works and what its benefits are.
This Arnold Schwarzenegger workout builds full-body strength in just four moves By Sam Hopes published 18 April 23 Build muscle in your chest, back, and legs with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s four-move full-body workout
I did 12-minute reverse planks every day for a week — here's my results By Sam Hopes last updated 10 May 23 Reverse planks are planks, just reversed. They target and strengthen your abs, arms, shoulders, back, glutes and legs. Our fitness writer did 12 minutes per day for a week.
Forget lunges — this 4-move leg workout sculpts strong lower-body muscle By Sam Hopes last updated 17 April 23 Our in-house personal trainer brings Tom's Guide this 16-minute workout to sculpt leg muscle without lunges — just four knee-friendly leg exercises.
What to eat before a workout — one sports nutritionist reveals all By Sam Hopes last updated 17 April 23 Unsure what to eat before a workout? Our fitness writer spoke to a registered nutritionist and international athlete manager at leading nutrition brand Foodspring for some answers.