Strong women may be less likely to be depressed

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4 minutes of reading A new study that looked at genetic predispositions compared to muscle strength and cardiorespiratory fitness found that those with stronger muscles have a lower risk of depression. The researchers found a stronger correlation for women than for men. Experts say to focus on lifting and strength training, but stress that cardio … Read more

Liz Earle, 62, completely transformed her body with strength training – here are her tips for getting started

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With so much (often conflicting) information online about strength training and what to do have to It seems, this idea can feel significant. So, to cut through the noise, midlife health and wellness guru Liz Earle has some straight-talking tips to help women get started and reap all the long-term health benefits that strength work … Read more

How Louis Theroux Stays Fit at 55 With Fast Bodyweight Workouts

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Louis Theroux witnessed first-hand the radicalization of fitness culture—from the world of bodybuilding Strange week To his latest gym-loving personalities Inside the menosphere Documentary But at 55, his own routine is much simpler. Instead of lifting heavy, Theroux now relies on short, bodyweight workouts to stay in shape — prioritizing consistency over intensity. Body weight … Read more

Inside the 25-Hour Training Week of an Emerging CrossFit Athlete – What It Takes to Be the Best

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CrossFit demands athletes are fast, strong, powerful and skilled. It’s a sport that tests a wide range of abilities, meaning the best competitors need to develop many skills to perform on competition day. French actor Victor Hofer knows this all too well. His 25-hour training week highlights just how varied and demanding CrossFit is, a … Read more

‘My muscle tone feels decades younger’: Inside this 56-year-old’s 6-hour daily workout routine

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At 56, athlete and trainer Andrea Sunshine brings serious intensity to the gym. “I feel unstoppable – focused, strong and determined,” she said, revealing that she has been training until six hours One day, with more focus on strength work. He is proof that strength and age are not mutually exclusive. “Society quietly tells women … Read more