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Why Your Muscles Stop Repairing Themselves After 50 (And How Exercise Reverses It)
4 hours ago

Why Your Muscles Stop Repairing Themselves After 50 (And How Exercise Reverses It)

Singapore researchers discovered why aging muscles struggle to rebuild – and found that regular movement keeps your repair cells alive and working.

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When Your Workout Becomes the Problem: Understanding Overtraining Syndrome
Jan 07, 2026

When Your Workout Becomes the Problem: Understanding Overtraining Syndrome

More isn't always better – here's how to spot the signs that your exercise routine has crossed from healthy habit to harmful obsession

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Why Running Slow Makes You Faster: The 80/20 Training Method That Changes Everything
Dec 31, 2025

Why Running Slow Makes You Faster: The 80/20 Training Method That Changes Everything

The counterintuitive science behind easy runs, Zone 2 training, and why maxing out every workout sabotages your progress

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How to Stay Fit Over Christmas: Science-Backed Methods That Beat Willpower
Dec 24, 2025

How to Stay Fit Over Christmas: Science-Backed Methods That Beat Willpower

Why reducing friction and enjoying movement matters more than guilt-based motivation during the festive season

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6 Months of Fitness Wisdom: What 27 Articles Taught Us About Staying Strong in Retirement
Dec 17, 2025

6 Months of Fitness Wisdom: What 27 Articles Taught Us About Staying Strong in Retirement

From goal hierarchies to 90-year-old gym-goers – the five fitness truths that keep appearing for retirees who want independence, not just exercise

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Why SMART Goals Fail: The Goal Hierarchy Method That Actually Makes Resolutions Stick
Dec 10, 2025

Why SMART Goals Fail: The Goal Hierarchy Method That Actually Makes Resolutions Stick

A sports psychologist reveals why setting specific fitness goals without connecting them to your deeper identity causes you to quit – and how to fix it

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Why a 12-Minute Bodyweight Circuit Might Be the Easiest Way to Stay Strong After 55
Dec 03, 2025

Why a 12-Minute Bodyweight Circuit Might Be the Easiest Way to Stay Strong After 55

How a short, no-equipment routine can build muscle, stability and confidence in midlife

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The Longevity Secrets of a 90-Year-Old Gym-Goer Who’s Redefining Ageing
Nov 26, 2025

The Longevity Secrets of a 90-Year-Old Gym-Goer Who’s Redefining Ageing

What we can learn from a nonagenarian who lifts, moves and out-energises people half her age

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Strength in Your 50s and 60s — Why Balance, Mobility and a Realistic Diet Are the New “Strong”
Nov 19, 2025

Strength in Your 50s and 60s — Why Balance, Mobility and a Realistic Diet Are the New “Strong”

The journey from fitness fad to sustainable strength, especially for retirees and near-retirees

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Why Polarised Training Makes Mid-life Women Stronger, Not Just Leaner
Nov 12, 2025

Why Polarised Training Makes Mid-life Women Stronger, Not Just Leaner

A smarter fitness model for women over 40: what it is, why it works and how to apply it now

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Walking vs Swimming in Retirement – Which Low-Impact Workout Delivers More?
Nov 05, 2025

Walking vs Swimming in Retirement – Which Low-Impact Workout Delivers More?

Explore the joint-friendly benefits of each and discover which fits your body, lifestyle and long-term fitness goals

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Why Strength Training Alone Isn’t Enough – The 3-Part Formula for Ageing Well
Oct 29, 2025

Why Strength Training Alone Isn’t Enough – The 3-Part Formula for Ageing Well

Trainer Ben Alldis explains why combining strength, cardio and mobility work is essential for retirees who want to stay strong, fit and independent

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