For Averil Mohammad, 72, from Barnet, classical reformer Pilates has become a panacea for the pain from a torn rotator cuff. Here, she shares how the exercise has helped her rebuild her relationship with her body. This time two years ago, I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t shower and I couldn’t pull up my trousers. At…
You don’t need to monopolise every piece of kit under the sun to build a bigger, stronger back, despite what you may see on your local gym floor. According to hypertrophy researchers Dr Mike Israetel and Dr Pak Androulakis-Korakakis, it’s about choosing the right exercises with discernment, and taking them to failure. In a new…
56-year-old Dave Bautista has recently hit our feeds with his new physique photos, and while it hasn’t quite broken the internet, it’s definitely come close. The former WWE wrestler can be seen in his latest Instagram post, clearly proud of his recent body transformation, and for someone who’s in his late fifties, who can blame…
Jennifer Jacobs is coming home. After leaving Peloton in 2019 following a three-year stint as an instructor, Jennifer is making a return—but not to Peloton, as some fans suspected. Instead, she is headed back to Ladder, the fitness platform she joined at its launch in 2020 and left in 2021. On June 23, she sparked…
We’re all short on time, which means that selecting the correct exercises is paramount. According to exercise researcher Dr Milo Wolf, there’s a few gym staples that just aren’t pulling their weight when it comes to actual muscle growth, and in some cases, they might even be holding us back. Whether it’s poor range of…
A new study in pre-print shows that doing fewer reps at higher volume weight can yield muscle gains. The findings suggests that even just doing two to three sets could see muscle growth. Here’s what that means for you and your workouts. We’ve all been there: You overslept your alarm, or a meeting ran late,…
Setting out to reduce body fat and build muscle at the same – otherwise known as changing your body composition – is among the most common goals for fitness newbies and gym fanatics alike. Adjusting this tissue ratio without major changes in weight can lead to better performance, health and aesthetics. However, general advice of…
The world has gone wild for Aldi’s £150 reformer Pilates machine. Since launching just three days ago, the supermarket chain has been forced to introduce a ticketing system after customers physically fought to get their hands on one, with Tiktokkers revealing three-hour waits, 5.30am wake-ups and queues down the street, and some successful buyers now…
In 2023, Pilates stole the crown from strength training for the most-booked workout class on ClassPass, with reservations up 92%. It reigned supreme in 2024, with another +84% increase in bookings. But its popularity isn’t necessarily reflective of the benefits; while it may be the most sought-after form of exercise right now, the science shows…
Unless you’re a collegiate crew athlete or a CrossFit regular, chances are you ignore the rowing machine as blatantly as Big did Carrie, Benny Blanco does hair gel, or my last Hinge date does women’s rights (yikes). But here’s the deal: the rower (a.k.a. the ergometer) offers serious health perks and can help you hit…
