Strength training
The latest Strength training articles from Marie Claire
Strength training
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Trust me, I'm a fitness trainer - why the 5-10-15 workout could be the most efficient way to improve strength and fitness
Get this one banked.
By Chloe Gray
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Keen to hunker down while getting strong? Pros agree: these are the best at-home strength training workouts of all time
Stay home, get strong.
By Anna Bartter
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Ever heard of circuit training? Why it's one of the best workouts for boosting both strength and cardio fitness
An oldie but a goodie.
By Abbi Henderson
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Low-intensity strength training is currently at breakout on Google - why it's arguably one of the best workouts you can do
Build muscle *and* confidence.
By Chloe Gray
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Unilateral exercises promise to boost your balance in no time - and it's confirmed that these are the 7 best
Make balance your superpower.
By Anna Bartter
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Resistance band leg workouts are effective and affordable - as a fitness trainer, these are the 10 I always recommend
Ready to work your glutes, quads and hamstrings?
By Ally Head
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I strength trained for 30 minutes every week - and feel stronger than ever
Good for muscle, mind, metabolism and more.
By Ally Head
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What is functional strength training? Your guide to the trending workout that builds muscle for life
Is it really *the* most effective way of training?
By Chloe Gray
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Celebrities are obsessed with this handy bit of strength training kit - so, is it really unrivalled at boosting muscle strength and tone?
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Not seeing progress with your strength training workouts? This simple trick will maximise your results
Aka, the key to your fitness gains.
By Abbi Henderson
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Glute bridges are trending - I tried them every other day and wow, my muscles are very thankful
Despite its name, this exercise isn’t just for your glutes
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Resistance training is set to be the sweat session of the summer - your guide to why it's so effective
HIIT is old news, people.
By Liz Connor
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A personal trainer confirms: this is, hands down, the best workout to try if you're new to strength training
This is the workout you didn't know you needed.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried sumo squats for a week and they might just be my favourite squat alternative - here’s why
Did you know: it can target more muscles than a traditional squat?
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Heard of hybrid training? PT's reckon it's undoubtedly the best way to boost muscle, heart health and longevity
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Take it from a top personal trainer: This is the most effective morning workout routine to build muscle
Getting strong starts first thing.
By Chloe Gray
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It's official - these are the best 20-minute kettlebell workouts to do from home, according to PTs
Ready to sweat?
By Chloe Gray
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Strength training at home without equipment promises to boost lean muscle in no time - 7 workouts to try
No equipment? No problem.
By Anna Bartter
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Celebrities and PTs alike love strength training - 7 seriously effective 20-minute dumbbell workouts you can do from home
Short, simple workouts FTW.
By Chloe Gray
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I tried goblet squats every day for 7 days and wow - my core strength and balance has never been better
Prepare for your lower body to be humbled.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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It's official: you don't need a gym, just a kettlebell and 30 minutes to build full-body muscle
The most functional piece of kit.
By Chloe Gray
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I did a 10-minute arm workout every day for a week and honestly? I have a new-found appreciation for upper body sessions
Brace those biceps.
By Anna Bartter
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Forget hour-long sessions — you can build full-body strength with 30-minute home dumbbell workouts
Give these a go to build strength from home.
By Chloe Gray
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I've never managed a push-up so did them every day for a week - and the gains I've noticed are way more than physical
Full push up mode: activated.
By Anna Bartter
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7 most effective standing core exercises to try at home – not a crunch in sight
Bored of crunches? Try these standing core exercises instead.
By Anna Bartter
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Health Editors agree – progressive overload is the most effective way to progress your workout gains
In other words, how to avoid a plateau...
By Abbi Henderson
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I'm a fitness trainer and Health Editor who has scoliosis - 10 most effective moves for building a strong, pain-free upper body
PT approved.
By Chloe Gray