Author: Paul Hough, Lecturer Sport & Exercise Physiology , University of Westminster

The intensity of the 4×4 workout can improve your cardiovascular health. TORWAISTUDIO/ Shutterstock Lack of time is often the main reason people don’t exercise regularly. But a type of interval workout recently popularised by actress Jessica Biel could be the solution – with research showing it can improve fitness faster than traditional, steady-pace workouts, such […]

Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock The festive season has a reputation for undoing good habits such as eating well and exercising. Normal routines disappear, days become less structured and exercise habits can fade. The solution to staying active is not more willpower, but smarter planning. Research shows that simple, practical strategies can help people stay active through Christmas and […]

Creatine is one of the most widely used sports supplements across the world. It’s taken by many in the hopes of boosting strength, enhancing athletic performance and promoting muscle growth. But it isn’t only adults who are using this supplement. A growing number of teenagers and young adults report taking creatine in the hopes of […]