The 94-year-old presenter is currently shielding from the coronavirus. Extinction Rebellion activists attempted to confront legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough at his home in London after he criticised the group. Attenborough had previously said that Extinction Rebellion needed “to be careful not to break the law,” adding that “disturbing lives… is a serious thing to […]

5 years ago

The gym’s owner was hit with a £1,000 fine. A gym in the Wirral, close to Liverpool, was this week shut down by armed police after refusing to close its doors to the public. Liverpool and the wider Merseyside area is currently under strict lockdown measures, and gyms are not permitted to be open. Bodytech […]

5 years ago

The team are managed by ex-Everton and LA Galaxy midfielder Landon Donovan. On Wednesday night, American soccer side San Diego Loyal walked off the pitch during their match against Phoenix Rising after a player suffered alleged homophobic abuse by an opponent. San Diego Loyal play in the USL Championship in the second tier of American […]

5 years ago

American rapper T.I. says his secret to staying in shape beyond the age of 40 is ditching red meat and chicken – and becoming a pescatarian

5 years ago

As one of the most sought-after personal trainers on the planet, Joe DeFranco knows a thing or two about writing up workout plans. However, when it comes to planks, you might want to leave this extremely popular ab exercise out of your routine altogether. DeFranco counts WWE head honchos Triple H and Vince McMahon among […]

5 years ago

These are seven embarrassing gym mistakes to avoid. You can at least take solace from the fact most of us have made them at one point

5 years ago

MSNBC reporter Ali Velshi was struck by a rubber bullet in May, which President Trump said was “the most beautiful thing”

5 years ago

“You and I are gonna live forever…” Unless a global pandemic gets in the way first. Unfortunately, former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has put himself and others at risk by admitting he has not been wearing a face mask. This is in spite of laws put in place in the UK to try and minimise […]

5 years ago

Making this one minor change to the way you perform a key gym exercise can give you noticeably bigger arms in the long run

5 years ago

Mike Tyson discusses the workout protocol he is following ahead of his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr on November 28th

5 years ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger may have recently turned 73 years old, but these bicep curls are proof he’s showing no signs of slowing down

5 years ago

The best form of cardio is the one you can stick to. If you hate burpees, you don’t have to do them. Try this bodyweight HIIT workout instead

5 years ago

We have long been told that eating while watching TV is bad for you and unhealthy. Scientists have now discovered why that is the case

5 years ago

Steve Bannon – President Trump’s former chief strategist – has been arrested and charged with fraud in relation to the Mexico border wall campaign

5 years ago

Still eating plain chicken and broccoli? You might want to think twice about that. You don’t necessarily have to ‘eat clean’ to lose weight

5 years ago

How you recover outside the gym will make or break your fitness progress. One bodybuilding expert relies on gummy bears to get his in check

5 years ago

You might think ditching meat for a vegan or veggie option is better for you, but is that really true? Many people think plant-based alternatives to meat are healthier. However, many vegan burgers and sausages are packed with additives which go hand in hand with higher amounts of saturated fats, salt and sugar. Researchers polled 2,000 […]

5 years ago

Take a second look at that workout programme. You aren’t blessed with an infinite amount of time to train. So it’s essential you pick the gym exercises that get results while minimising the risk of injury. We asked the UK’s number one ranked CrossFit athlete Zack George to outline the most overrated and underrated exercises […]

5 years ago

For much of the 2019-20 Premier League season, Jesse Lingard struggled for form.  But now, the Manchester United midfielder feels as if he is getting back to his best. Ole Gunnar Solksjaer’s side rounded off their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over Leicester, and Lingard got himself on the scoresheet in the process. […]

5 years ago

Sheamus has trained with John Cena, Edge and many others. But when asked who his dream workout partner would be, the Irishman’s answer was Vince McMahon

6 years ago

If you were asked to reel off a list of the most effective, bang-for-your-buck exercises, you’d probably opt for the usuals. That is, the big three – bench press, squat and deadlift. But one bodyweight lift (the gymnastic ring chin-up) is arguably even better… There’s no denying how effective the big three lifts are. After […]

6 years ago

Many people think breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what you eat pre and post-workout has a bigger impact on your gym goals

6 years ago

A gym session is one of the most effective stress busters around. But there are times when a willingness to work out could be doing more harm than good

6 years ago

If you’re on a quest for better sleep, one recent study provides a clear outline of what to avoid, and what to consume more of

6 years ago

A revamped diet and training plan have seen former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew shed one and a half stone in no time at all

6 years ago

Certain ab exercises aren’t worth including in your workouts if you’re an athlete, so says one book. Planks may feature prominently in your core workouts – but if you’re training for a sport such as running, you may need to look elsewhere. For those who shy away from ab training, planks are an isometric exercise, […]

7 years ago

Feeling as if your fitness progress has hit a stumbling block? You may be overdoing it. Challenging yourself in the gym is good. But there’s a fine line between an intense workout regime, and overtraining. Overtraining is completely counterproductive when it comes to achieving your fitness goals, regardless of whether you’re working out to build […]

7 years ago

You might think about jumping on a treadmill when looking to lose weight, but research suggests excessive cardio could affect your fertility

7 years ago

There’s more to shoulder training than just pressing a pair of dumbbells above your head. Your shoulders (deltoids to give them the Latin name) are made up of three heads: Anterior (front) Posterior (rear) Lateral (side) While many exercises work multiple shoulder heads at once, most still put a predominant focus on one single area. Most […]

7 years ago

Long gone are the days when a football gym would just consist of a few treadmills and little else. Premier League newboys Norwich City have unveiled a brand new, state-of-the-art gym, and it looks like the ultimate fitness facility. Sleds, prowlers, power racks and an outdoor training rig – this gym has it all. Strength […]

7 years ago

In a recent study, university students who used their phones for five or more hours each day had a 43 percent increased risk of obesity

7 years ago

The summer season may well be in full swing, but it still isn’t stopping folk from flocking to the gym. Whether you’re looking to lose some last-minute weight before your holiday or burn off a couple of cocktails, gyms are still packed to the rafters. With that, of course, comes the worst in gym habits. […]

7 years ago

For top-notch fitness inspiration, you don’t have to look much further than The People’s Champion The Rock’s Instagram account is one of the best on the entire platform. Take one look and you’ll see a treasure trove of instructional workout videos, motivational posts, WWE throwbacks and photos of sushi. What more could you want? One […]

7 years ago

Breaking a world record in one of the world’s most hated exercises is an incredible feat. One man from the United States made burpees look easy recently. You might find them a pain to get through when they’re included in a HIIT class, but he completed almost 5,000 in one day. Half a day in […]

7 years ago

Speaking on the Joe Rogan Experience, strongman Robert Oberst said deadlifts are far from an essential exercise. Here’s why

7 years ago

From bare-chested wrestling to being asked for help with Tinder, fitness pros are often on the receiving end of some strange client demands. Europe’s leading online local services marketplace has revealed the top ten strangest requests its personal trainers have received from clients. Service professional provider Bark.com surveyed over 2,000 PTs to find out the […]

7 years ago

Training on an empty stomach is certainly popular, but so is The Big Bang Theory.  Until now, whether or not to eat breakfast before exercise was seen as a matter of personal preference. But new research published in the Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research shows those skipping breakfast may be hindering their progress in […]

7 years ago

Scientists found that joint-loading leg exercises such as squats do not harm knee cartilage, and they don’t spark knee inflammation either

7 years ago

According to scientists at Syracuse University, people who went on holiday more frequently in the past 12 months have a lowered risk for heart disease

7 years ago

According to scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, sleeping with a TV or light on is a risk factor for weight gain

7 years ago

103-year-old Julia Hawkins set a new record in the 50 metre dash when competing at the Senior Games in Albuquerque, New Mexico

7 years ago

Magnus Lygdback has gained a reputation for delivering top-class fitness transformations. These are his thoughts on why eggs are worth eating

7 years ago

You’ve probably heard ‘no carbs before Marbs’ stem from reality TV, but in terms of weight training, a low-carb diet is not the way to go

7 years ago

On Saturday night, Anthony Joshua relinquished his world title to a man with a much higher body fat percentage. Andy Ruiz Jr was widely ridiculed before the fight for his body shape. The Mexican actually revelled in his pre-fight diet, which consisted mainly of Snickers bars. But this criticism proved wide of the mark when […]

7 years ago

For successful weight loss, pick the cardio you enjoy doing. When compared to HIIT, sprinting leads to a 40% greater reduction in body fat

7 years ago

The greatest bodybuilder of all time has had his say on the issue of steroids. Arnold Schwarzenegger won seven Mr. Olympia titles before retiring in 1980

7 years ago

Canadian Dana Glowacka set a new world record for the ‘Longest Abdominal Plank’, holding the position for a total time of four hours and 20 minutes

7 years ago

Tough day at the office? Rage yoga could be your new release. It encourages you to swear and go crazy to heavy metal music

7 years ago

A list of the most ‘Instagrammed’ foods has been revealed – but you might be in for a shock. Curry, the UK’s most popular dish, didn’t even make the list

7 years ago

Jamie McDonald covered the incredible distance in aid of the Superhero Foundation, which grants money to children for unaffordable and unavailable treatment

7 years ago