Strength training is valuable at every age, but for women in their 40s and beyond it can become an especially useful part of maintaining strength, capability and confidence. Strength is about more than appearance Resistance training can help maintain and build muscle, improve physical function and support bone health. The practical benefits show up everywhere from carrying shopping to sport and everyday movement. You do not need to train like a bodybuilder Effective strength training does not...

Signing up for your first HYROX gives your training a clear target. The challenge is that you need more than running fitness or gym strength alone: you need to perform both while fatigued. Build your running gradually Running makes up a major part of the event, so consistent running matters. Build volume progressively rather than suddenly adding several hard runs to your week. Include easier aerobic work as well as faster efforts. Get strong at the movement patterns Strength provides the...

Yes. Reformer Pilates and strength training can work extremely well together because they challenge the body in different but complementary ways. Why combine the two? Strength training provides a clear route to progressively loading muscles and developing strength. Reformer Pilates adds controlled resistance, stability, coordination and movement variety. Combining them can produce a more rounded training week. Will Reformer interfere with strength gains? Not when your week is programmed...