Fitness & Training

LIFTING weights can make your body years younger, says a new study. US scientists found that three one-hour strength training sessions a week could shave up to eight years off your biological age. 1 Weightlifting could take eight years off your bodyCredit: Getty – Contributor Chronological age is simply how long you’ve been alive, while…

If you want to avoid ankle issues and foot injuries, particularly if you’re a runner, then there is one muscle that you need to concentrate on strengthening. “The posterior tibialis is a small but important muscle that supports and controls the arch of the foot when you are walking or running,” physical therapist and certified…

Walking has a whole bunch of benefits like improving cardiovascular health, mood, and sleep—but exactly how many miles do you need to walk per day to get these perks? You might have heard that 10,000 steps—which ends up being about five miles—is the daily goal you should shoot for. But this number might be more…

I often experience tightness in my lower body, particularly in my hip flexors, which can stem from several factors: spending too much time sitting at my desk, engaging in repetitive high-impact activities like running, or simply carrying stress and tension throughout the week. The one thing these factors all have in common is that they…

Squats are one of the most effective compound exercises you can do to build lower-body strength and muscle. For many, limited mobility can negatively impact mechanics, as well as how well the strength exercise can be performed. If your form is off or you’re limited by mechanics, you may not achieve adequate squat depth (we…

When we have strong legs, we improve our ability to perform everyday activities such as walking, running and climbing stairs. Plus, our coordination increases, reducing the risk of fall-related injuries as we get older. It’s often recommended that we need to train our legs with weights because they contain such large muscle groups. But in…

Sitting dominates my day—I sit at work, during my commute and in the evenings watching TV. Unfortunately, all that sitting isn’t doing my body any favours. “Your body is an incredibly adaptive machine,” says Steve Stonehouse, an expert trainer with 25 years of experience. “If it feels like, ‘Hey, I’m gonna be seated for a…