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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

Postpartum Strength Training Programme: A Safe Return to Exercise After Pregnancy

Postpartum Strength Training Programme: A Safe Return to Exercise After Pregnancy

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

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Best Strength Training App for Beginners 2026 | 12REPS

Your Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Workout App in 2026

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

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Workout Programmes

What to Do When You Stop Seeing Progress at the Gym

What to Do When You Stop Seeing Progress at the Gym

By Will Duru | BSc Sport Science | Personal Trainer | 10+ Read more

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kettlebell rows

Functional Strength: Kettlebell and Dumbbell Workouts

By Will Duru | BSc Sport Science | Personal Trainer | 10+ Read more

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Training Tips & Guides

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Farmer’s Carry: How to Do It and Why It Works

Learn how to do a farmer’s carry with dumbbells or kettlebells. A personal trainer explains posture, grip, what weight and….
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How to Do a Plank Properly: Form, Hold Times and Variations

Learn how to do a plank properly. A personal trainer explains elbow and hip position, how long to hold a….
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