I’VE put on one of my most expensive outfits to meet Monty for the first time. I’m head to toe in brands, and my shoes alone cost more than £100. 7 Alice Fuller and personal trainer Monty Simmons, whom she met on the app SweatSearchCredit: Alice Fuller When I arrive at our agreed spot, our…
A SIMPLE workout could be used to protect astronauts knees during lengthy space missions – and also yours at home, according to a new study. Astronauts will have rigorous exercise routines during extended missions to the Moon and Mars. 1 Researchers at John Hopkins University reckon the most effective workout for space-bound humans, may actually…
A PERSONAL trainer has warned of the dangers of a common gym mistake after she snapped her right hip bone – leaving her “crying with every single step” due to the pain. Kristina Schmidt, 24, started incorporating barbell hip thrusts into her gym routine in an attempt to grow her glutes, after seeing her favourite…
THE word ‘jeffing’ might have you raising your eyebrows. But it could actually dramatically improve your fitness, prevent injury and help you lose weight. 3 Jeffing is a great way to improve fitness and help prevent injuriesCredit: Getty 3 The concept is named after the US Olympian Jeff GallowayCredit: Wikipedia Named after US Olympian and…
REFORMER Pilates is the workout of the moment. But classes don’t come cheap. Some London studios charge as much as £79 for a single session. 16 Thankfully, you don’t have to part with serious cash to get the same results. Paola Di Lanzo, wellness guru and founder of Paola’s Body Barre, says: “We are experiencing…
WHEN I completed my first HYROX in 2021, the word was practically unheard of. Fast forward three years, and this indoor fitness competition now takes place in over 11 countries, attracting more than 90,000 athletes across all age groups, as well as a staggering 50,000 spectators. 5 Personal trainer and health writer Lucy Gornall at…
IT’S official: exercise can slash your risk of dementia. But before you drag yourself to the gym, here’s the catch – not any old workout will be effective. 3 Running could play a crucial role in slowing or preventing Alzheimer’s progressionCredit: Getty Scientists from the University of Bristol say the key here is aerobic exercise…
DAME Helen Mirren – Oscar-winner and national treasure – is looking as strong and healthy as ever at 79. In yesterday’s Sun, we revealed her surprising secret to staying fit – a 12-minute exercise regime that dates back to the 1950s. 13 Dame Helen Mirren’s secret to staying fit is a 12-minute exercise regime that…
IT’S December and the festive season has officially begun. With four weeks left of the year, you might be tempted to pack your workout gear away and chuck your trainers into the dark abyss (the back of your wardrobe). 11 Olympian Sarah Lindsay with Pixie LottCredit: instagram/roarfitnessgirl Until January at least! But, staying fit and…
