Fitness

Fitness

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Winter circuits with Eilish McColgan

Circuits should form the bedrock of winter strength training. Olympic finalist Eilish McColgan explains why and takes you through some exercises
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Should you train with a cold?

We answer the tricky question every athlete has to ask themselves at least once or twice a year
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Achilles care for runners

Achilles injuries are rife among runners. In an extract from his book, physiotherapist Paul Hobrough explains how best to look after the tendons
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The benefits of strength and mobility exercises for runners

If you are looking to improve your running in 2017, introducing strength and mobility exercises could really pay off. James Dunne outlines why
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Training: Power up your hamstrings

The Nordic curl is billed as the ultimate hamstring saviour, but is its reputation deserved? Peta Bee finds out
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Training: 5 ways to do a push-up

If there's a conditioning exercise that every athlete should perform on a regular basis, it's the push-up, writes Peta Bee
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Basic rehab circuit

Circuit training doesn't need to be complicated or time-consuming and here Olympic finalist Eilish McColgan gives her take on a simple strength session you can do at home with minimal equipment
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Hill training: Climb your own mountain

Hill training is widely regarded as an essential component of winter training, but is it really for everyone? Larry Hannon investigates
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Consecutive days of circuit training hamper immunity

Too little recovery between sessions can suppress immune function
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Longer intervals can boost muscle growth

Cutting recovery to a minute or less may impair the processes that trigger muscles to grow
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Wall side bends

Side bends are a simple way to target the upper and lower body. Prepare to do them daily, says Lynne Cantwell
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Defeat hip pain

Runners and jumpers are prone to trochanteric hip pain, a syndrome that is caused by inflammation of tendons. Physiotherapist Peter Jackson looks into the causes and treatment
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