Let’s be honest: Taking good care of your body is an investment in a healthier, more active future. Regular exercise is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. In fact, there are several ways to assess your progress. We spoke with an expert who says if you can hold a single-leg stand this […]
Ankles are the joints most people don’t think about until they wobble on a curb or catch a toe on the carpet. I’ve been a personal trainer for almost 40 years, and for the last 20 I’ve been director and co-founder of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading provider of in-person and online personal training courses. Four […]
An apron belly can feel different from general “belly fat” because of where it sits and how it changes the way clothes fit, how the lower abdomen looks, and how the midsection feels during movement. It’s still tied to overall body composition, which means the best workout plan needs to create enough total effort to […]
I love dining at steakhouses and look forward to it all, including the initial bread basket when you sit down, the salads and apps, entrees and sides, and especially, the desserts. For whatever reason, steakhouses take the final course very seriously, offering some of the most delicious cheesecake, tarts, sundaes, and chocolate cakes. Where can […]
A lot of hip strength shows up in moments that barely register. You pivot in the kitchen, step off a curb, or turn around when someone calls your name, and your hips quietly keep your body centered as your weight shifts. When they’re doing that job well, walking and changing direction feel smoother and more […]
Let’s be honest: Some days are easier than others when it comes to squeezing in time for a workout. Work deadlines, errands, and social commitments tend to take over—and alas, fitness is usually one of the first things pushed to the back burner. That’s why it’s wise to have a few productive at-home exercises in […]
The lower belly has become the body part everyone wants to negotiate with directly. A few more crunches, a longer plank, and one more “lower-ab” move that promises to tighten the exact spot you keep noticing in the mirror. It’s an easy trap because the goal feels specific, so the workout feels like it should […]
Energy crashes in the afternoon are something almost every client over 60 mentions to me at some point, usually as if they were an unavoidable side effect of getting older. I’ve been a personal trainer for almost 40 years, and for the last 20 I’ve been director and co-founder of TRAINFITNESS, the UK’s leading fitness […]
There’s something nostalgic about the French bread pizzas. I don’t know if it reminds me of the rectangular shaped, individual pizzas from those school lunch days, but either way, it’s top-tier. Having a few good brands in the freezer for a quick dinner or lunch is always a good idea, and these are some favorite […]
There’s one simple, low-impact functional exercise that’s packed with goodness: the step-up. Step-ups help support lower-body strength, mobility, balance, and bone density, all of which naturally decline with age, making them essential to address. This unilateral movement—meaning you work one leg at a time—strengthens the core, legs, and glutes while improving proprioception, the body’s ability […]
