
Liverpool man explains the moment he was diagnosed with cancer
David Sing was diagnosed with cancer after discovering an unusual hardness in his nipples. The Liverpudlian has sound advice for standing up to cancer
7 years ago
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Liverpool man explains the moment he was diagnosed with cancer
David Sing was diagnosed with cancer after discovering an unusual hardness in his nipples. The Liverpudlian has sound advice for standing up to cancer
7 years ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger terminates your excuses for not working out
The Terminator becomes the Motivator Is your gym too far away from your house? Don’t know what to do when you get there? Left your headphones at home? Don’t have enough time to go? Whatever your awful excuse is, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, the stars of Terminator: Dark Fate, joined JOE to terminate all […]
7 years ago

Lifting anvils and bending steel: gaining strength the unconventional way
Lifting anvils and bending steel might not be traditional gym exercises, but for gaining strength they won’t be beaten. We put them to the test
7 years ago

Eating these foods will help you feel fuller for longer
Cutting out entire foods will help you lose weight, but it also makes dieting harder. Dr. Michael Mosley has shared advice for creating a diet that works
7 years ago

Is watching football bad for your heart? A new study tried to find out
If you’ve seen your side concede a late winner, it’s common to feel like watching football will put you in an early grave. But is this backed up by science?
7 years ago

The two types of food you should avoid eating post-workout
Many people think breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what you eat pre and post-workout has a bigger impact on your gym goals
7 years ago

Get a workout in a watch with this brand new piece of fit tech
Years ago, you’d need a different device to monitor your sleep, body fat and activity level. Now, you can download all this data through a watch
7 years ago

Soldier who lost legs in Afghanistan says wheelchair rugby saved his life
James Simpson was a soldier serving in Afghanistan when he stepped on an IED. The impact cost him his legs, but wheelchair rugby has turned his life around
7 years ago

Ice baths and cryotherapy probably don’t work, says new study
Many top sport stars swear by cryotherapy, but a team of mainly Australian researchers found that it doesn’t benefit muscle growth
7 years ago

Vegans explain why they think eating meat is destroying the planet
Is meat production destroying the earth? The World Resources Institute estimate that the Western world needs to cut its meat intake by at least 22% by 2050, in order to save the planet. At the recent Climate Strike, JOE spoke to a number of vegans and animal rights activists, each of whom are of the belief […]
7 years ago

Lifting atlas stones with a top British strongman
You’ve seen atlas stones being thrown around at World’s Strongest Man, but how difficult is it to actually lift them? We gave it a go with a top strongman
7 years ago

When shouldn’t you work out? The signs you need to be aware of
A gym session is one of the most effective stress busters around. But there are times when a willingness to work out could be doing more harm than good
7 years ago

The best (and worst) foods to eat if you’re looking to get better sleep
If you’re on a quest for better sleep, one recent study provides a clear outline of what to avoid, and what to consume more of
7 years ago

How boxer Tony Bellew lost a stone and a half after retiring from the ring
A revamped diet and training plan have seen former cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew shed one and a half stone in no time at all
7 years ago

Do you need meat to build muscle? The Game Changers investigate
In The Game Changers, James Wilks aims to uncover the truth about eating meat, plant protein and their roles in performance and recovery
7 years ago

Building muscle on a vegan diet: everything you need to know
Gaining muscle and strength on a vegan or vegetarian diet might take some getting used to, but it’s still possible for most people
7 years ago

Using mouthwash could reduce the benefits of working out, study says
According to scientists, the blood pressure-lowering effect of exercise is reduced when you rinse your mouth with antibacterial mouthwash, rather than water
7 years ago

The rowing machine workout behind Gareth Bale’s elite endurance levels
Gareth Bale’s La Liga season has got off to flyer – and he credits this rowing workout with whipping him into shape during pre-season
7 years ago

Foam rolling after training doesn’t relieve soreness or aid muscle recovery
Foam rolling could well be a waste of time, according to a series of recent studies. It is better used as a warm up tool, mainly for sprinters
7 years ago

New study proves it’s never too late to start hitting the gym
It’s never too late to start hitting the gym. Research shows people with no training experience still have the same ability to build muscle and strength
7 years ago

Triple H on how NXT superstars train to be bulletproof in the ring
JOE spoke to Triple H ahead of the NXT UK Takeover in Cardiff. The former WWE champ shares his thoughts on the future of the business
7 years ago

Planks are a pointless exercise for athletes, experts say
Planks may feature prominently in your core workouts – but if you’re training for a sport such as running, you may need to look elsewhere
7 years ago

Lose half a stone in four weeks by fasting every other day
Getting into a calorie deficit is the hardest part of any diet, but one new study says fasting every other day may be the best method for slashing body fat
7 years ago

Arnold Schwarzenegger explains why he’s moved to a plant-based diet
Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly popular for health and environmental reasons. Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the latest proponents
7 years ago

How long should your workout last? A top strength coach explains
We all know the importance of exercise, but how long does a workout need to last? We spoke to a top strength coach who has won world titles in two sports
7 years ago

How low do you really need to go when you squat?
For those new to squats, it can be tough to judge exactly how low you should go. So what do the studies say about squat depth, strength and muscle size?
7 years ago

Overtraining: these are the nine signs you’re pushing too hard in the gym
Challenging yourself in the gym is good. But there’s a fine line between an intense workout regime, and overtraining to the point you can’t recover
7 years ago

The top five tips for gaining super strength on your deadlift
Struggling with your deadlift? Take on these tips from a strength coach who has led teams to world titles in two different sports
7 years ago

Sylvester Stallone discusses how he got in shape for the Rambo films
Sylvester Stallone recently posted a clip on social media, in which he outlines the workout programme he used to prepare for the Rambo role
7 years ago

Why doing too much cardio can affect your testosterone and fertility
You might think about jumping on a treadmill when looking to lose weight, but research suggests excessive cardio could affect your fertility
7 years ago

England centre Henry Slade on the changes he made to his diet and training
Eddie Jones has named his squad for the Rugby World Cup Included in the England line-up is one of the Gallagher Premiership’s star players, Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade. JOE recently chatted to Slade on all things training, diet and motivation. Can you give us some specific training drills that only a centre would do? […]
7 years ago

Five self-defence lessons everyone needs to learn
Master Wong is a martial arts expert with a following of over 2.3 million people. These are his top five self-defence tips everyone needs to know
7 years ago

The best gym exercises for building bigger shoulders
Your shoulders are made up of three heads. These are the some of the best gym exercises for targeting the shoulder muscles
7 years ago

Meet the seriously strong WWE superstar who is completely vegan
At 19, Tyler Bate became the youngest singles champion in WWE history. He is also a vegan, and spoke to JOE about his motivation for ditching meat
7 years ago

What do Premier League footballers eat before and after a game?
Wayne Rooney likes Coco Pops. Rio Ferdinand prefers Jaffa Cakes. When it comes to match day, this is what top footballers eat
7 years ago

Watching football is good for you, according to new study
Scientists discovered that watching football was equivalent to a moderate cardiovascular workout (such as a 90-minute brisk walk)
7 years ago

Plant-based diets are best for your heart, claims new study
According to a new study, plant-based diets low in animal produce are linked to a lower risk of heart disease and early death
7 years ago

YouTuber undergoes 90-day muscle gain transformation to look like Chris Hemsworth
YouTuber Erik Conover followed Chris Hemsworth’s training plan for 90 days. He was then rewarded with a workout from Hemsworth when the two met in New York
7 years ago

Inside the epic grip strength gym in one man’s garage
Grip strength is an undervalued component of strength training, and we tested it alongside expert strength coach Daniel Strauss – a.k.a Raspberry Ape
7 years ago

Everything you’ll find in a Premier League team’s gym
Long gone are the days when a football gym would just consist of a few treadmills and little else. Norwich City’s new gym is the dream fitness facility
7 years ago

Working night shifts? Eat small snacks instead of big meals
‘Eat little and often’ is a concept popular with bodybuilders, but research also shows it is beneficial if you’re working night shifts
7 years ago

Why training like a powerlifter (not a bodybuilder) builds maximum muscle mass
Although bodybuilders are held as the pinnacle of muscle growth, there’s a lot to be said for the mass-building benefits of training like a powerlifter
7 years ago

How top Premier League footballers train in the gym for peak performance
Emulate the efforts of Virgil Van Dijk, Sergio Aguero and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with this set of Premier League gym workouts
7 years ago

Why waist trainers are no better than sit-ups for working your abs
When it comes to working your abs, waist trainers aren’t worth it. They are no more effective at engaging the ab muscles than the tried-and-tested sit-up
7 years ago

Chris Hemsworth’s chef shares meat-free muscle-building recipe
When preparing diet programmes for Chris Hemsworth and others looking to bulk up, celebrity chef Dan Churchill recommends this sweet potato skillet hash
7 years ago

How do you know when you’ve had a good workout?
That soreness you sometimes experience after a workout isn’t the best indicator of a successful gym session. Instead, consider these three points
7 years ago

What is the most accurate way of calculating your body fat? A doctor explains
The vast majority of gyms and health clubs now offer body fat testing, but some methods are more accurate than others. A doctor told us which is best
7 years ago

How a plant-based diet inspired one man’s 90-day weight loss transformation
Ben Raue says he was inspired to transform his own physique in order to highlight the environmental effects of a plant-based diet
7 years ago

Day one of the CrossFit Games provides the perfect full-body workout
Top CrossFit Games competitors are regarded as the fittest athletes on Earth – and it’s easy to see why. Day one of this year’s competition looked brutal
7 years ago

Is BMI useful? Yes, but not in the way you would think
BMI is a measure of body mass which takes both your height and weight into account. It has its uses, but not in the way you’re led to believe
7 years ago