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Exercise

The marathon advice I wish someone had told me… with Jenny Mannion

Marathons are full of surprises – some thrilling, some painful and some you wish you’d been warned about. ‘Slow runner' Jenny Mannion sets the pace with tips, ‘maranoia’ and why loo roll's a must

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Exercise

24 hours with... rugby player Josh Charnley

What does a rugby player’s day really look like? From diet and exercise insights to recovery downtime, a pro shares a sneak peek into their daily routine

Bone, Joint & Muscle Health

Holistic recovery solutions for long-term wellbeing with WholyMe

Is it possible to ‘tune in’ better to your body? And how can this help with aches and pains? Discover ideas from a doctor specialising in functional medicine

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Bone, Joint & Muscle Health

Fantastic foods you need to support your muscles

Let’s find out why your diet is so valuable for muscle growth and what you should be eating to help support your goals

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Men's Health

How to build and maintain muscle as a man in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond

Your body is naturally built to gain muscle, but lifting hard isn’t the only consideration as you age. If your progress has been stalling, clue up on these smart training tips from a qualified PT

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Womens Health

How to build and maintain muscle as a woman in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond

From periods to perimenopause, fluctuating hormones can have a big effect on strength goals. An exercise endocrinologist (hormone health guru) gives us the lowdown on retaining muscle mass at any age

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Womens Health

What is the follicular phase and how can you use it to build muscle?

We ask sports physiologist Dr Emma Ross to tell us how the first half of your menstrual cycle might impact the way you exercise…

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Arthritis

How to manage arthritis: diet, exercise and daily tips

Your diet affects so many parts of your health – could it play a part in arthritis too? Find out from a nutritionist, with extra tips on managing joint pain at home

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Exercise

Why rest is essential for muscle growth

Worried a rest day means you’ll lose everything you’ve been working for? A little rest can go a long way between regular, hard workouts – we asked a former Olympian and a fitness coach to tell us why