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You only need to work out twice a week, according to new research. Here's how to maximize those two sessions

With the pressures of social media, it's easy to feel like you need to be exercising at least four or five times a week to get fit. But the reality is, any amount of exercise, no matter how small or ...
Runner's World

This is the minimum amount of strength training that you need to do to see results

Right up there with a balanced diet, strength training is the original biohack for longevity and the key to a strong, healthy body. But whether you’re a beginner or seasoned athlete, how much strength ...
Women's Health

Forget hours in the gym – here's why two 30-minute workouts a week are enough for real results

Good news for the time-poor: a new study shows that just 30 minutes of strength training twice a week – and a single set per exercise – can boost muscle strength, endurance and power. Available as a ...
AOL

Scientists Uncover Exactly How Long to Lift Weights to Gain Muscle

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Research suggests shorter strength-training sessions may lead to noticeable muscle gains. A study found ...
Runner's World

Two HIIT sessions a week is the sweet spot for improving your cardio, says study. Here’s what they should be

Like it of loathe it, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a key component of any decent training week. But how many of these sessions do runners need to do each week to get a meaningful aerobic ...
Woman & Home

Most new runners forget this important exercise to avoid injury - expert PT reveals her favourite 5 moves

Avoiding injury, discomfort, and even minor niggles as a runner is about more than just stretching, says Les Mills' Lyndsey Hunter-Long ...