Fitness

Fitness

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Adam Gemili learns there's no horsing around when it comes to training

The sprinter visited the Longholes pre-training and rehabilitation centre to investigate the similarities between the training of an elite racehorse and a human athlete
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Why swimming suits runners

Two-time Olympian and former British No.1 over 1500m, Andy Baddeley outlines the benefits that spending more time in the pool can bring when it comes to improving your running
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Six of London's best lunchtime runs

A team from The Color Run UK - the 'Happiest 5K on the Planet' - has put together a selection of runs to help you stay happy and healthy during your London lunch breaks
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Beth Potter and Steph Twell on the benefits of running together

Scottish athletes and friends Beth Potter and Steph Twell shared tips and advice at the launch of the Simplyhealth Great Edinburgh Run
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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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