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The very best massages in London: from the A-list one to the one where you keep your clothes on

Madeleine Spencer opens her address book of the capital’s best spots for a knot-busting massage

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2024

Forget crunches — build a stronger core with this 10-minute standing abs workout

This short session works your abs and strengthens your core without a sit-up in sight.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 21, 2024

Can't Exercise During The Week? Researchers Say 'Weekend Warrior' Workouts Bring Comparable Weight Loss

The study found that those who concentrate their exercise on one or two days a week can still achieve comparable weight loss to those who exercise regularly, as long as they meet the recommended goals.

Medical Daily · Feb 21, 2024

Five exercises that are better than squats for stronger legs and glutes

Squats may be king, but there are plenty of other exercises that are just as good as them

T3 · Feb 20, 2024

Why is my 13-year-old son coming under pressure to get buff?

Letters: In response to an article about ‘looksmaxxing’, one reader is worried that their young son wants to go to the gym and get muscular. Plus Julie Taylor on the long-term damage of cosmetic procedures

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2024

9 types of squats and their unique benefits, as revealed by personal trainers

Adding one of the many types of squats into your workout can help boost your strength, balance and flexibility with no equipment required

Woman & Home · Feb 20, 2024

"It should be part of any fitness routine"—get a taste for strength training with this expert’s four-move dumbbell workout

Boost your metabolism and build muscle all over with this trainer's routine

Fit & Well · Feb 20, 2024

Forget running – build leg strength and burn calories with this bodyweight workout

It may be simple, but it will test you

T3 · Feb 20, 2024

You don’t need the gym to build full-body muscle, just this 30-minute dumbbell workout

This short session works muscles all over your body, raises your heart rate, and boosts your metabolism with just a set of dumbbells.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 20, 2024

I tried a one-minute plank everyday for a week – here’s what happened to my core strength and stability

A plank challenge is always a good idea.

Marie Claire · Feb 20, 2024