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How Strength Training Protects Your Health After 50: Muscle, Metabolism and Brain Health

Why strength training matters after 50: muscle loss, living longer, blood sugar, brain health and falls. What the research says, plus a simple 2-day plan…..
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Women's Strength Training

Upper Lower Split vs Push Pull Legs vs Full Body: Which Is Best for Beginners?

Upper Lower Split vs Push Pull Legs vs Full Body: Which Is Best for Beginners?

By Will Duru, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, Award-winning Personal Trainer with Read more

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Strength Training for 50-Year-Old Women

Lifting Weights at 50: The Complete Guide to Building Strength After 50 Years Old

By Will Duru, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, Award-winning Personal Trainer with Read more

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Workout Programmes

The 5 Best Exercises to Build Muscle (And How to Progress Them)

The 5 Best Exercises to Build Muscle (And How to Progress Them)

By Will Duru | Certified Personal Trainer | BSc Sport Science Walk Read more

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Why You’re Not Seeing Results in the Gym (And Exactly How to Fix It)

Why You’re Not Seeing Results in the Gym (And Exactly How to Fix It)

By Will Duru | Certified Personal Trainer | BSc Sport Science You Read more

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Training Tips & Guides

Woman doing a dumbbell chest press, a single-arm dumbbell row and a seated dumbbell shoulder press

Dumbbell Upper Body Workout: 6 Moves for Chest, Shoulders and Back

A 6-move dumbbell workout for your chest, shoulders and back from a personal trainer. Sets, reps, rest, form tips and….
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How to Do a Dead Bug: A Beginner’s Guide to Core Stability

Learn how to do the dead bug exercise. A personal trainer explains setup, breathing, how to keep your lower back….
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