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2 weeks ago | 
menshealth.com | Scarlett Wrench
Whether you’re currently in your fourth, fifth or sixth decade, you don’t get a body like Ben Shephard’s by accident. Our June cover star has been putting the work in, consistently – and the results speak for themselves. David VenniFifty days before his 50th birthday, the TV presenter set himself an ambitious challenge: to reach peak fitness – physically, mentally, emotionally – while matching the shape he was in the last time he appeared on the Men’s Health cover, back in 2012.
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1 month ago | 
womenshealthmag.com | Scarlett Wrench
It’s no secret that growing a baby can change the way we see our bodies. But, for me, one of the more positive developments has been in how I view the need to rest. Like a lot of us, I’m prone to overscheduling – gym classes, fitness comps, work events, Sunday runs. I haven’t always been great at the whole ‘listening to my body’ thing. But pregnancy has forced me to slow down and think harder about what feels right in the moment, rather than blindly adhering to my schedule.
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1 month ago | 
menshealth.com | Scarlett Wrench
Jump to:How Michael Murray Trains for HyroxWhere Personal Goals Meet Company CultureThe Quickfire Q&AIt tells you much of what you need to know about Michael Murray that his originally proposed call time for the Men’s Health photoshoot is 5am. And while other executives of his calibre might have handed over a rider listing speciality coffee blends or preferred organic juices, his own is a little different: a sled, a SkiErg and a sandbag.
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1 month ago | 
msn.com | Scarlett Wrench
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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1 month ago | 
menshealth.com | Scarlett Wrench
There’s a reason why MH cover star Jake Dearden is a Men’s Doubles champion, not to mention a serious threat in the solo field. The 26-year-old British athlete trains hard and often, combining old-school heavy lifting with gruelling running workouts and Hyrox simulations. But his top piece of advice for fellow competitors isn’t about technique or pacing; it’s about working to your personal limits.
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1 month ago | 
menshealth.com | Andrew Tracey |Scarlett Wrench
Dick Van Dyke, el recordado deshollinador de 'Mary Poppins', pletórico a los 99 años: "A los 30 hacía ejercicio para verme bien y a los 99 por puro desafío" Bruce Lee como filósofo taotista dejó varias frases para el recuerdo: "Adapta lo que es útil, rechaza lo que es inútil, y añade lo que es específicamente tuyo" El doctor Alberto Ortegón: "Correr 75 minutos por semana puede reducir la edad biológica 12 años" No es raro ver planes de entrenamiento especializados dirigidos a mayores de 60,...
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1 month ago | 
menshealth.com | Andrew Tracey |Scarlett Wrench
Jump to:What Really Happens to Your Muscles As You Age? Why You Can Scrap The 'Over-50s' Training PlanWhy You Don't Need to Train Easier, Just Smarter5 Top Tips for Older AthletesIt's not uncommon to see specialist training plans aimed at over-60s, over-50s, and even – worryingly – aimed at those in their 40s and 30s. But do you really need to completely switch up your approach to the gym once you hit half the century mark? Short answer: no. Let us explain why.
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1 month ago | 
msn.com | Andrew Tracey |Scarlett Wrench
Microsoft Cares About Your PrivacyMicrosoft and our third-party vendors use cookies to store and access information such as unique IDs to deliver, maintain and improve our services and ads. If you agree, MSN and Microsoft Bing will personalise the content and ads that you see. You can select ‘I Accept’ to consent to these uses or click on ‘Manage preferences’ to review your options and exercise your right to object to Legitimate Interest where used.
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1 month ago | 
menshealth.com.au | Scarlett Wrench
IN THE RACE for PBs, it turns out your best days might not be behind you. Although it’s a common belief that we all lose stamina with age, the decline varies, depending on several factors, says Lucie Cowan, a master trainer at luxury health clubs Third Space with a doctorate in medical science:“[These include] genetics, lifestyle and training history.” Typically, VO₂ max – a measure of how much oxygen your body can use during exercise – decreases by 5% to 10% per decade after the age of 30.
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2 months ago | 
menshealth.com | Scarlett Wrench
In the race for PBs, it turns out your best days might not be behind you. Although it's a common belief that we all lose stamina with age, the decline varies, depending on several factors, says Lucie Cowan, a master trainer at luxury health clubs Third Space with a doctorate in medical science: '[These include] genetics, lifestyle and training history.' Typically, VO₂ max – a measure of how much oxygen your body can use during exercise – decreases by 5% to 10% per decade after the age of 30.
