Lifting heavy objects. An activity that humans have been doing for thousands of years. Our ancestors would lift heavy animals, rocks, and tree branches, and in return build the strength and muscle to repeat this action with less struggle. In the modern world, we have exploited this process to build our bodies in the way we want to, aiming to reap the same rewards without the life-or-death stakes of the wilderness. Resistance training offers fantastic benefits to everyone - young and old,...

Standing up from your chair Balancing Picking up a bag Tasks that seem simple at first, but as we age, these activities become much more of a chore than they used to be. In fact, these tasks can be the very reason that over £4 billion is spent each year on hospital treatments and social care for people over 65 who experience a bone fracture from falling over. But why are so many older people losing their ability to function? The reason is quite simple - as we age, we lose strength. A study...

By 1st February, gyms are empty, and resolutions are forgotten. Why? Because most of us treat change like a sprint when it’s actually a design problem. A design of our habits and rituals. What we want to do and what we find ourselves doing, through habitual behaviours, are often two separate things. This is where a focused attempt to make and break habits can have a profound effect on our lives. But what is a habit? How can you successfully make and keep one? What is a habit? A habit is...