As an impatient, time-poor mum of three, choosing between free weights vs machines can make or break my workout. More often than not, I stick to free weights at home as I don't want to run the risk of ...

Incorporating regular weight training into your running schedule is key if your goal is optimal performance and reduced risk of injury. Moreover, strength workouts can help refine your mechanics and ...

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Let's face it: when you don't know how to use weight machines, they're intimidating as heck. All those knobs, pulleys, and bars? Are you supposed to push or pull? Do you sit up straight? Sideways?

Ever wondered what weight training for weight loss looks like when you've never picked up a dumbbell before, let alone an Olympic bar? Well, you're in luck. One WH staffer undertook a beginners' ...

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Gym lore says you need to ‘earn the right to lift a barbell’. Here at Men’s Health, we won’t make you wait for permission. Instead, we’ll lay out sensible starting weights so you can crack on, whether ...

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