Forget weights — this standing Pilates workout sculpts strong muscles in just 30 minutes By Sam Hopes last updated 17 April 23 This knee-friendly standing Pilates workout builds strength across your entire body in 30 minutes without equipment.
I did Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 2-move 360-rep bodyweight workout — here’s what happened By Sam Hopes last updated 26 May 23 Our fitness writer tried Arnold Schwarzenegger's two-move 360-rep bodyweight workout from his new Arnold's Pump Club 15-minute workouts.
I wore the Apple Watch Ultra for golf — here's what happened By Kate Kozuch published 10 April 23 I played a round of golf with the Apple Watch Ultra. Here's what it does (and doesn't) offer compared to a dedicated golf watch.
I did 10-minute RKC planks every day for a week — here's what happened to my core By Sam Hopes published 8 April 23 The RKC plank is famed for intensifying the forearm plank, building core strength, improving posture, and testing muscle endurance. Our fitness writer did it every day for a week.
Forget running — this 20-minute walking workout boosts your metabolism By Sam Hopes published 5 April 23 A treadmill walking workout could boost your metabolism, improve mood and cardiovascular fitness, and strengthen bones and muscles.
Here’s when to take pre-workout, according to a sports nutritionist By Sam Hopes published 4 April 23 Our fitness writer spoke to a registered nutritionist and international athlete manager at the leading European nutrition brand, Foodspring about when to take pre-workout.
It only takes 24 minutes and these 5 exercises to train like the UK's Fittest Man By Sam Hopes last updated 17 April 23 Reggie Fasa, the Fittest Man in the UK, exclusively shared a five-move workout with Tom’s Guide. Here’s what happened when our fitness writer gave it a try.
I did 90 hanging leg raises every day for a week — here’s my results By Sam Hopes last updated 3 April 23 Hanging leg raises are a core exercise that build strength in your shoulders, arms, lower back, and hip flexors. Our fitness writer did 90 reps every day for a week.
I did 90 commando planks every day for a week — here’s my results By Sam Hopes published 29 March 23 Commando planks are a moving plank variation that builds strength across your entire body, including your chest, shoulders, and core. Our fitness writer did 90 reps every day
I tried this posture-correcting sports bra — here’s what happened By Kate Kozuch published 26 March 23 I tried wearing the Forme Power Bra, a posture-correcting sports bra, during my yoga practice. Here's what happened.
I just tried Chris Hemsworth's 5-minute breathing exercise to reduce stress — and wow By Sam Hopes published 21 March 23 Our fitness writer tried Chris Hemsworth's five-minute breathing exercise to reduce stress and improve mood. Here's what happened.
I did 80 cable pull throughs every day for a week — here’s what happened to my legs By Sam Hopes published 21 March 23 Build your butt, strengthen your hamstrings and improve your deadlift with the killer cable pull through
The 5 best ways to build muscle without lifting heavier weights By Sam Hopes last updated 21 April 23 Build muscle in your upper and lower body without lifting heavy, using these five muscle-building techniques.
These compound exercises work multiple muscle groups at once — here’s 10 moves to try now By Sam Hopes last updated 6 June 23 What are compound exercises and their benefits? We've got 10 compound exercises to try today. Our fitness writer also shares five workouts to use them in.
Lifting belts: could this gym accessory be limiting your fitness goals? By James Cutler last updated 16 March 23 Weightlifting belts are a common sight in the gym, but are they a fitness accessory you need to buy?
Metabolic conditioning: This 5-move Metcon workout builds strength, muscle and endurance By Sam Hopes last updated 17 May 23 We explain what metabolic conditioning is and how you could build strength, muscle, and stamina, burn calories, and boost your metabolism using this five-move MetCon workout.
I did 90 Cossack squats every day for a week — here’s what happened to my legs and hips By Sam Hopes last updated 15 March 23 This squat alternative strengthens your leg muscles and improves flexibility
A serious Wear OS running watch could be coming soon By Alan Martin published 11 March 23 Having made a running watch with Android Wear back in 2016, Polar is considering trying again with Wear OS.
I did 60 leg extensions every day for a week — here’s what happened By Sam Hopes last updated 15 March 23 This one move could build stronger leg muscles, so our fitness writer did it every day for a week.
I did 80 sprawls every day for a week — here’s what happened to my body By Sam Hopes published 10 March 23 This burpee alternative is a full-body torcher