Women's Health

What is the Overload Principle and Why is it Important for Getting Results?

We all want to maximise the benefits of our training sessions and know the secrets behind some of the industry’s pros. In her latest column, personal trainer, sports therapist and Nike Global Master ...
BBC

Principles of training - Edexcel

A 20-year-old athlete might want to calculate their maximum heart rate in order to accurately calculate their training threshold: Maximum heart rate = 220 – 20 Maximum heart rate = 200 beats per ...
The Conversation

Low‑intensity interval training can be as effective as HIIT – but only if you spend more time working out

If you slow your workout down, you’ll have to increase the time you spend doing it. Tyler Olson/ Shutterstock Though we know exercise is important for our overall health, and that more is typically ...
CNN

Safely ramp up exercise intensity: How to reboot your workout routine

Now that we’re six weeks into our series, we’ve laid a solid foundation for a consistent workout program that includes mobility, strength and cardiovascular exercises. If you missed previous ...
The Economist

Can high-intensity interval training get you fit in a hurry?

If you ask people why they do not exercise as much as they should, the most common answer is lack of time. The World Health Organisation recommends 75 minutes of high-intensity exercise, or 150 ...

Olympic champions swear by 'Norwegian training' to build endurance – here's how to adapt it for your training

Although double threshold days and lactate meters might belong to the elites, the principles behind Norway’s endurance success can work for you, too ...