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Men's Health UK

The Kettlebell Windmill Tests 3 Key Areas of Strength for Men Over 40 – Here's How to Master It

Coach Cameron Martin argues the kettlebell windmill is a deceptively simple diagnostic: by testing whether your hips can hinge and rotate, your core can stabilise a load, and your shoulder can stay strong overhead, it exposes the weaknesses behind the low back, hip and shoulder complaints men voice most. The piece walks through the technique (press the bell overhead, keep your eyes on it, hinge back with a flat back, slide the free hand toward the opposite foot, then drive the hips forward to stand) and explains how struggles at specific points point to limited hip mobility or shoulder control. It also offers a kneeling variation and advice to start light and add load gradually, and ends with a promotion for a Men's Health app training plan.

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mensfitness.co.uk

www.gq.com

How to Get Shredded the Right Way

Getting visible abs requires reducing body fat to around 12% through a balanced approach combining strength training, moderate calorie deficit (around 500 calories), adequate protein intake (1.6g per kilogram of body weight), cardio, and consistent sleep—not through extreme methods like crash diets or starvation. Results typically appear within four to nine weeks, with noticeable changes visible after four to six weeks, though the timeline depends on individual factors like genetics and starting body composition. The safest method prioritizes progressive strength training, whole foods, and patience rather than the drastic weight-loss tactics used by elite athletes preparing for competition.

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www.muscleandfitness.com

4-Week Beginner Workout Plan For Strength & Fat Loss

This four-week beginner bodybuilding program progressively intensifies by shifting from full-body workouts in week one to increasingly specialized splits (upper/lower, push/pull/legs, then four-way) while adding exercises and volume each week. The program prioritizes learning fundamental free-weight movements early, maintaining the 8-15 rep range for muscle growth, and using reverse pyramid sets (decreasing weight as reps increase) to maximize results without risking injury or burnout. The author argues that completing even one month of consistent training establishes the foundation and visible results needed to sustain long-term fitness commitment, making it suitable for complete beginners or those returning after extended breaks.

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www.nike.com

Marathon Training Plan

Nike's 18-week marathon training plan combines guided runs, strength workouts, and recovery guidance through their app ecosystem to support both physical preparation and mental readiness for 26.2 miles. The program adapts to individual schedules and fitness levels, offering flexibility in training frequency and duration while incorporating coaching expertise on speed work, long runs, and recovery strategies. Rather than focusing solely on mileage, the plan treats marathon training as a holistic development process touching nutrition, mindset, and overall progress.

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tyr.com

TYR Sport

This is a promotional storefront page, not an article — a seasonal sale listing footwear like the CXT-3 Trainers, L-2 Lifter, and TECKNIT 2 Trainers with discounts up to 70% off. There's no real argument or reporting here, just product marketing copy, so it was likely saved as a shopping reminder rather than for its content.

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www.macstories.net

Our Favorite Indie Apps for iOS 27, Vol. 2 - MacStories

This roundup showcases five indie apps that have integrated Apple's latest AI and on-screen awareness features into their ecosystems. Bear now uses Siri to create and append notes with voice commands and screenshot annotation; Gentler Streak and The Outsiders provide fitness data summaries via Siri and Spotlight; Cheatsheet Notes lets you query and append to notes using Siri's understanding of on-screen content; and DoMarks makes saving and organizing URLs by category simpler through voice control and the "Surprise Me" feature to rediscover old bookmarks. The article emphasizes how these updates make common tasks more efficient by reducing manual steps and enabling hands-free interaction.

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mindbodygreen

The HYROX Boom Proves People Want More From Their Weekly Workouts

Competitive fitness—exemplified by HYROX races that combine running with functional workout stations—has exploded from niche trend to mainstream fitness category, with participation growing from 175,000 to over 650,000 competitors in just one year and expected to reach 1.3 million by 2026. Rather than isolated workouts, people now train toward concrete, measurable goals with specific race dates, creating a psychological shift where gyms build entire class schedules around these events and participants adopt an "everyday athlete" identity that blends strength, endurance, and community. This hybrid format appeals broadly because it offers sport-like structure and serious training without requiring elite athlete backgrounds, positioning competitive fitness as the next evolution of group fitness where people seek trackable progress, social connection, and purposeful training simultaneously.

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Runner's World

Missed Marathon Mileage: 5 Tips to Get Back on Track

Many runners fall short of the recommended 30 miles per week during marathon training, particularly newcomers who underestimate the time and physical demands required. Rather than frantically cramming missed mileage into single runs—which risks injury—coaches recommend splitting long runs across two days, gradually adding minutes to midweek easy runs, or shortening the taper phase to gain extra training weeks. The article emphasizes that consistency and smart recovery matter more than hitting exact mileage targets, and runners should reframe missed training psychologically to avoid the anxiety-driven injuries that come from desperate catch-up attempts.

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Outside

8 Core Moves for Better Stability Outdoors. The Best Part? You Can Do Them Standing Up.

Standing core exercises like the Pallof Press, Split Stance Cable Chop, and medicine ball throws build functional stability that translates directly to outdoor activities—climbing, hiking, trail running, paddling, and mountain biking—by training your core to resist rotation, maintain balance on uneven terrain, and transfer power through dynamic movements. Unlike floor-based core work, these standing exercises incorporate the dynamic balance and asymmetrical loading demands that these sports actually require. A certified strength coach recommends doing all eight moves for three sets as an intense workout, or selecting favorites to add to your regular training routine.

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www.tomsguide.com

‘I wear an Apple Watch every single day, and I never knew you could do this.’

A long-time Apple Watch reviewer discovers that holding down the Find My Phone button on your watch makes your iPhone's flashlight flash, making it easier to locate a misplaced phone—a feature apparently unknown to many users despite the watch's widespread adoption. The trick works on all Apple Watch models with the Find My feature, though newer devices like iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9 also offer a precision-finding tool that shows distance and location.

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www.esquire.com

The Most Popular Fitness Gear Worth Trying in 2026

# Fitness Trackers This guide reviews the Whoop 5.0, Apple Watch Series 11, Pixel Watch 4, and Oura Ring as the top fitness trackers across different needs—the Whoop offers versatile placement and week-long battery life without a screen, the Apple Watch provides seamless iPhone integration and accurate workout detection, the Pixel Watch gives Android users comparable features with a superior display, and the Oura Ring prioritizes sleep tracking and an excellent app interface while sacrificing workout detection accuracy. The guide also covers specialized wearables like the Core 2 (which measures heat strain for endurance athletes), plus home gym equipment including the NordicTrack 1750 treadmill, Tonal 2 wall-mounted gym, Peloton bike, Hydrow rowing machine, and Garmin smart scale, alongside recovery devices from Theragun, Hyperice, and Higherdose that use percussion, compression, and thermal therapy.

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www.esquire.com

The Best Gym Clothing Brands that Actually Look Good

This is a curated guide to gym clothing brands for men, recommending twelve labels—from Lululemon and Nike to specialty brands like Bandit and Ten Thousand—that offer performance wear combining sweat-wicking fabrics, durability, and style. The article argues that investing in proper gym attire with technical features and a polished appearance can psychologically motivate workouts, and it emphasizes choosing moisture-wicking materials, appropriate fit based on activity type, and functional features like pockets and compression when shopping for gym clothes.

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www.wsj.com

www.techradar.com

A top fitness coach shares his favorite 20-minute kettlebell workout for building full-body strength and muscle

Fitness coach Obi Vincent provides a complete 20-minute full-body kettlebell workout using just two exercises per movement category, performed as a two-round circuit that combines strength training with cardiovascular benefits. The piece emphasizes kettlebells' unique advantages over traditional weights—their offset center of mass forces core stabilization, their ergonomic handles suit explosive movements, and they replicate real-life functional movements while being space-efficient for home use. Vincent recommends using heavier kettlebells for lower-body exercises and lighter ones for upper-body movements to properly challenge different muscle groups while maintaining proper form.

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www.scientificamerican.com

Can You Change Your Metabolism?

Most claims about boosting metabolism are either dangerous or false, according to experts, because metabolism is largely determined by body composition—particularly muscle mass—and remains relatively stable despite diet trends and exercise routines. While building muscle through exercise and consuming protein can produce modest increases in metabolic rate, the body compensates for increased activity by reducing energy expenditure elsewhere, and metabolism doesn't actually decline significantly until around age 60, contrary to popular belief about a "middle-aged slowdown." Ultimately, weight loss depends on eating fewer calories overall rather than on metabolism hacks, though protein and fiber can help with satiety.

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www.runnersworld.com

The science behind running your best marathon

Marathon training requires varying intensities and approaches suited to individual runners, rather than following one rigid formula—combining long runs for endurance and psychological resilience, lactate threshold work to maintain higher speeds, and speedwork to activate muscle fibers and improve economy. The periodised training framework progresses through foundation (building aerobic base with minimal intensity), development (maintaining volume while increasing intensity through tempo runs and intervals), specific (practicing marathon pace and fueling), and taper phases, with strategic use of cross-training to complement running without replacing its specificity. Long runs should reach peak distance earlier in the program rather than immediately before race day, allowing proper recovery and a transition to marathon-pace work, while easy runs should feel genuinely easy and steady runs provide a middle ground—common pace guidelines don't apply universally to slower runners whose marathon pace itself may feel relatively easy.

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www.nytimes.com

Fall Marathon Training Plan: How to Up the Miles and Find Your Pace

For fall marathoners in the middle of their training cycle, this piece outlines how to progress from foundational work into the specific preparation phase: extending long runs from 10 miles up to 15 miles weekly while incorporating goal-pace practice intervals. The advice emphasizes making the long run your weekly priority, doing four to five runs total per week, and selecting training routes that match your race course's terrain and elevation profile.

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www.mensjournal.com

83-Year-Old Triathlete Joseph Maroon Shares the Six Daily Supplements He Swears By

Joseph Maroon, an 83-year-old neurosurgeon and competitive triathlete, credits his transformation from poor health at 40 to his current fitness level to a combination of six daily supplements—fish oil, turmeric, fisetin, resveratrol, trimethylglycine, and magnesium—along with a Mediterranean diet and avoidance of processed foods. Each supplement serves a specific function, from fish oil's cardiovascular benefits to magnesium's support for the intense exercise required in his seven triathlons since age 53. Maroon's regimen began as a response to depression and poor eating habits following personal losses, demonstrating that significant lifestyle improvements can start at middle age.

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