‘The plank is a simple but incredibly effective core strengthening exercise which, when performed right, will not only strengthen and activate your core, but also your arms, bum, back and legs,’ says personal trainer Adam Stansbury. ‘It’s a static move that requires no equipment and can be performed anywhere. It engages multiple muscles at once …
When Hilary Swank punched her way on to the big screen in 2004 in Million Dollar Baby, boxing lost its masculine image. Now, inspired by female boxers at Rio such as Nicola Adams, many more of us are discovering the joy of women’s boxing. The sport was first showcased at the 1904 Olympic Games in …
Make like yoga devotees Gisele and Heidi Klum, who are taking their OM alfresco. ‘With the soft ground beneath you and the sun on your face even the most challenging pose doesn’t feel hard,’ says Brighton-based instructor Gerry Broom. ‘It’s a workout for mind, body and soul.’ READ MORE: 5 reasons to become a yogi …
Photograph: iStock The traditional saying might be ‘Horses sweat, men perspire, women merely glow’, but it’s complete nonsense. Humans sweat, whatever combination of chromosomes they possess. ‘Everyone has around three million sweat glands, and the average person produces around a litre of perspiration per day – more in hot conditions or when exercising vigorously,’ confirms …
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Other than that it’s allegedly Michelle Obama’s favourite workout and that it has something to do with monitoring your heart rate, I know little about Orangetheory Fitness when I enter their gym in Wandsworth, south London. After filling out a form, detailing my activity levels, weight, height and personal goals, I’m given a small, wearable …