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How often should you lift weights?
Feature We get the lowdown from an expert trainer on how often you should lift weights, if you should hit the gym daily, and how long it takes to see results
By Lee Bell Published
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How to do a barbell row
How to How to do a barbell row: step-by-step instructions for this back-strengthening exercise.
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Do kettlebell swings work abs?
Workouts Tired of crunches and planks? Swinging a kettlebell might be a better option if you want to torch your abs
By Becks Shepherd Published
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Six kettlebell ab exercises to blast your core
Workout These kettlebell ab exercises will target your core and carve out a more-defined stomach
By Becks Shepherd Published
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Sugar vs fat: which is actually worse? Here’s what dietitians say
Feature We’re often told that sugar and fat are bad for us – but is one more unhealthy than the other?
By Lou Mudge Published
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Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Sense 2: which should you buy?
Which of Fitbit’s most expensive trackers should you buy? Let’s find out who wins between the Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Sense 2.
By Lloyd Coombes Last updated
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Fitbit Versa 3 vs Versa 4: which Fitbit smartwatch should you by?
Is it worth forking out for the latest model? Here’s what we think
By Lloyd Coombes Last updated
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Which Fitbit should you get?
Fitness Tech From the cheapest Fitbit trackers to high-end smartwatches, here's everything you need to know about the Fitbit range
By Andrew Williams Last updated
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Should you buy an Apple Watch?
The prices on some of the older models are falling – but should you really buy an Apple Watch this year?
By Andrew Williams Last updated
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The best time to drink protein shakes, according to the experts
Morning, noon or night: when is the best time to drink protein shakes?
By Lou Mudge Published
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Eight foods with hidden sugar
Wellness Trying to cut down on the sweet stuff? Here are eight foods with hidden sugar that you should avoid
By Joanne Lewsley Published
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Can menopause cause high blood pressure?
Feature Can menopause cause high blood pressure? We spoke to a doctor to find out.
By Catherine Renton Published
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Dumbbell vs barbell shoulder press: which is better
Fitness Dumbbell vs barbell shoulder press: which one should you do to get the best results?
By Anna Gora Published
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Why are core muscles important?
Fitness Wondering why are core muscles important? Here's what a physical therapist has to say
By Amber Sayer Last updated
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11 easy ways to cut calories from your diet (without even noticing)
Weight Loss If you're trying to cut calories, you can still eat the foods you love - just bear these top tips in mind
By Lucy Gornall Last updated
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Surprising health benefits of mushrooms, from hair growth to exercise performance
Nutrition Studies show that the health benefits of mushrooms range from the body to the brain - and beyond
By Angela Yussuff Last updated
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How to stay fit over 40: top tips for getting into your best shape
Fitness Wondering how to stay fit over 40? We’ve combined the best diet, exercise, and lifestyle tips from the experts
By Lucy Gornall Last updated
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What are the different types of walking?
Fitness There are several types of walking, from a gentle stroll to a power walk, that positively impact our health and wellbeing
By Alice Ball Published
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What is mindful walking?
Mindfulness Mindful walking can be a great practice to calm your mind while keeping active
By Alice Ball Published
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I tried adding five minutes of ab exercises to my strength workouts - here's what happened
Workout I'm lazy with ab workouts but wanted this to change so I tried adding a few core building moves to my staple weight training workouts
By Jessica Downey Last updated
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Nine dumbbell ab exercises to strengthen and define your core muscle
Fitness We’ve pulled together nine dumbbell ab exercises from top fitness experts to help you build a stronger core
By Lou Mudge Last updated
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Algae oil vs fish oil: which is best for boosting omega-3?
Looking for an omega-3 supplement? We compare the benefits of algae oil vs fish oil
By Meg Walters Last updated
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5 fish oil benefits for men
Health There are plenty of fish oil benefits for men, from heart health to mental wellbeing
By Anna Gora Last updated
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Why you should up your omega-3 intake (and CUT omega-6)
Nutrition Want to sleep better, a healthier heart and less bloating? Then you need to get your omegas in check
By Lucy Gornall Last updated
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10 healthy omega-6 foods
Nutrition Enjoy these healthy omega-6 foods and keep your inflammation levels in check
By Anna Gora Last updated
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Omega-3 foods: what to eat to up your intake naturally
Nutrition Omega-3 foods play a key part in keeping us healthy - but how can you build them into your diet? We reveal all...
By Charlotte Haigh Last updated
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What is vitamin D good for?
Nutrition What is vitamin D good for? This vital vitamin is important for the development of bones and your immune system
By Catherine Renton Last updated
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Elliptical workout for weight loss: try these exercises to get lean
FITNESS This elliptical workout for weight loss is a great way to torch fat and tone up
By Maddy Biddulph Last updated
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7 reasons elliptical machines are a great workout for the over 50s
Fitness Expert advice on why the elliptical machine needs to be part of every workout routine
By Lucy Gornall Last updated