to 30 minutes.Do press-ups and planks at home to build core strength. (If diastasis recti – separation of the rectis abdominal muscle – exists, do not do ab-strengthening exercises; speak to a doctor trained in treating this condition.) 5-6Progress

through it?Running through bunions without podiatric modifications is possible, though you will probably feel some pain, which is likely to progress over the years.Recovery timeAfter surgery, you should be able to begin light training after six to eight

; you are not just training for training's sake.        Quality training also has a plan behind it, so that the training progresses over time and includes recovery time. Junk training is where you do the same sessions week in week out with no overall

to progressively give you an overload stimulus that builds speed, endurance and strength.  There are five different training stresses - frequency, duration, intensity, volume and workload. All are important but the most important is intensity. If you train too hard

Triathletes tend to very good at the tough training aspect of fitness, but they often forget to relax, don’t know how to do it properly or don’t understand the mental and physical benefits it can bring. Deep relaxation can reduce mental stress

increased their levels of physical activity by about 16 per cent. So monitor your progress, because seeing all the sessions you’ve done can be great for building confidence and keeping you going. For ImproversPersonalise your training program Remember

“The emphasis in all plyometric exercises is on ‘intensity technique’ – the more dynamic the move and the greater the power generated, the fewer foot contacts are required,” says strength and conditioning coach Jamie Sawyer. “As training phases

Runners love numbers. Whether it's pace, finishing times or resting heart rate, we view figures as a sign of our progress, accomplishments and dedication to the sport. So it's no surprise that many of us struggle with one number that increases each

Runners love numbers. Whether it's pace, finishing times or resting heart rate, we view figures as a sign of our progress, accomplishments and dedication to the sport. So it's no surprise that many of us struggle with one number that increases

, particularly via one weekly long run. When the mileage has crept up sufficiently, begin to include one hard session per week. After a few weeks of progress on this basis, a second work-out can be added.My opinion is that four hard sessions in a six-day training