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Strength & healthy ageing

Strength training after 50: a practical starting point

Building strength is not about chasing personal bests every session. Learn how to begin safely, progress and stay consistent.

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Menopause & women’s health

Strength training during menopause: what to focus on

A practical look at muscle strength, bone health and how to adapt training to changing energy and symptoms.

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Long-term conditions

Exercising with knee osteoarthritis: building confidence

Why tailored movement and strengthening can be helpful, and how to begin without trying to push through severe pain.

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Long-term conditions

Exercise and type 2 diabetes: getting started

How aerobic activity and strength training can support a healthier routine, with important safety considerations.

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Strength & healthy ageing

Cardiovascular fitness after 50: build your aerobic base

A straightforward guide to sustainable aerobic exercise, intensity and recovery.

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Long-term conditions

Strength and balance exercise with osteoporosis

An introduction to maintaining function while taking sensible precautions around fracture risk.

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HYROX & performance

Preparing for your first HYROX: build the foundations

How to balance running, strength and race-specific practice without doing every workout at maximum intensity.

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Menopause & women’s health

Menopause, exercise and bone health

How strength, impact where appropriate and balance work can fit into an individual exercise routine.

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Long-term conditions

Exercise and high blood pressure: training safely

How regular activity supports cardiovascular health, with practical advice for people managing hypertension.

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Long-term conditions

Exercise and chronic lower back pain: moving with confidence

How to approach activity, strength and flare-ups when lower back pain has become persistent.

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Long-term conditions

Exercise with COPD: building fitness at your pace

Practical ways to approach aerobic and strength exercise while managing breathlessness and fatigue.

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