If you take a break from the gym you may lose muscle and gain fat, but it isn’t as simple as one turning into the other‘This is not true,” says Prof Leigh Breen, a specialist in muscle physiology at the University of Leicester....
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Read MoreFrom the 47-year-old runner who needs a double hip replacement to the 27-year-old CrossFitter with a ruptured ACL, those who push their bodies too hard often regret it. What are the lessons for the rest of us?Jonathan Price has...
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Read MoreThe hotter it gets, the faster our bodies lose water. Obviously, we need to replace it – but is anything better than plain H₂O? And does timing matter? Here’s what the science saysHydration is important. In temperatures like...
Read MoreAs a kid, I did my best to avoid exercise. As an adult, I endured it for the sake of my health. Then I set myself a clear goal – and motivation was no longer an issueIt’s fair to say I don’t come from a long line of athletes....
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