“MEET THE BODY ENGINEER: THE ATHLETE, SUPERTRAINER AND BIOMECHANIC WHO HAS LONDONERS RETHINKING HOW THEY WORKOUT”
Worthington, is a personal trainer, qualified sports scientist and head of trainer education at Third Space, a former world record holder in endurance rowing and a former Harlequins rugby player.
“Meet the body engineer”
One injury can lead to another. The body is connected: hip injuries beget knee injuries, which can trigger ankle sprains. At which point you can feel like your body is the enemy.
But according to Luke Worthington, all it takes is a bit of breathing and flexing to fix your aches and pains.
Worthington, 38, is a personal trainer, qualified sports scientist and head of trainer education at Third Space, a former world record holder in endurance rowing and a former Harlequins rugby player.
“MEET LONDON’S NEW MALE FITNESS ELITE”
According to recent research by PureGym, 60 per cent of gym selfies snapped in December were taken by men. That won’t come as a surprise to anyone who has ventured into a London gym in the past few years; scratch below the surface, though, and you’ll discover that aesthetics are no longer the only thing driving men to work out.
“MEET LONDON’S NEW MALE FITNESS ELITE”
According to recent research by PureGym, 60 per cent of gym selfies snapped in December were taken by men. That won’t come as a surprise to anyone who has ventured into a London gym in the past few years; scratch below the surface, though, and you’ll discover that aesthetics are no longer the only thing driving men to work out.
“HOW TO RECALIBRATE YOUR BREATHING”
In 2016 musculoskeletal problems accounted for 30.8 million sick days in the UK, at a cost of £7.4bn to the economy. Back and knee injuries, we’re told, are inevitable as we age and our bodies succumb to wear and tear; however earlier this year the Guardian highlighted the increasing epidemic of untreatable conditions.
“HOW TO RECALIBRATE YOUR BREATHING”
In 2016 musculoskeletal problems accounted for 30.8 million sick days in the UK, at a cost of £7.4bn to the economy. Back and knee injuries, we’re told, are inevitable as we age and our bodies succumb to wear and tear; however earlier this year the Guardian highlighted the increasing epidemic of untreatable conditions.
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Super-Trainer Luke Worthington helps a squad of middle-aged ed-pro footballers to hit their fitness goals.
As one of the UK’s leading fitness trainers, Luke Worthington enjoys a challenge, and here is one of his biggest yet: get a bunch of middle-aged former England football legends back in shape for a match against Germany. In just 12 weeks. And all of it on film for a new ITV1 show, Slimming for England.
‘In their heyday, these guys were world-class,’ says Luke, ‘but now they’re middle-aged blokes with middle-aged blokes’ issues: dodgy knees, dodgy ankles and dodgy lifestyle choices.’
The Fitness Gurus To Follow Now
One of the biggest influences on how an individual behaves is something called “social proof”. What that means, in a roundabout way, is we are influenced by what we see others doing or not doing. Although it’s often said that you’re the average of the five people you associate with the most, research suggests that the effect is far more wide-ranging than that. And also, to some extent, subliminal. So, if your friend gets puts on a few pounds, you’re 57 per cent more likely to bulk up. And if a friend of your friend gets fat, your obesity odds still go up by 20 per cent – even if you don’t know them.
But forget the scary figures – you don’t need to be a behavioural psychologist to grasp that we’re highly susceptible to the examples of our environment, good and bad. To help you get in shape for the year ahead, and get some practical advice along the way, we tracked down the most influential fitness gurus to follow on Instagram.
Another Royal baby? Megan Markle, Prince Harry and the 1 per cent pregnancy plan
Meghan won’t be reaching for the biscuit tin. It’s punishing workouts and heels for the A-list..
A work out? No, I came to the gym for a lie-down
If you’re a member of a hardcore gym, don’t get too smug about it. Fitness trends move faster than a HIIT session and it’s no longer considered enough to hammer your muscles in one studio without joining another that promises to help you to repair and rebuild them for exceptional results. This new breed of gym occupies the middle ground between high-end training centre and luxury spa, offering recuperation workouts that complement all those hardcore sessions and sweaty effort.
Instagram’s top 20 male influencers
Think you’re hard enough? These men have primed CEOs, pumped iron with pro footballers and whipped flabby actors into shape. Meet the capital’s new fitness elite.
Forget the plank, try the Turkish Get-Up
The human body is a machine. Some machines have better specs than others, while some soldier on with imperfect operating systems.
He’s the athlete, super-trainer and biomechanic who has Londoners rethinking the way they work out.
Taken up exercise in 2020? How to avoid the most common injury pitfalls
Taking up a new sport or exercise regime is to be commended; more people moving and caring about their health can only ever be a good thing. However, jumping headfirst into an intensive training program isn’t always a good idea, especially if you haven’t done much in recent months, years, decades.
Why Fitness Goals Shouldn’t Just Be About Aesthetics
When it comes to fitness we’re often so focused on the end result that we can’t wait to get off the starting blocks. But fully assessing our body’s capability before starting a new training plan can help reach goals quicker and prevent injury.
Tour De France 2017: This Is What Happened To Pawel Poljanski’s Legs To Make Them So Veiny
A Tour de France cyclist has revealed the impact racing has on his legs – and the internet is pretty concerned about it.
Cyclist Pawel Poljanski shared an Instagram photo of his legs, covered in bulging veins, and explained that after 16 stages of racing they “looked a little tired”. (Understatement of the century.)
What It Was Like To Train Harry’s Heroes
Esquire fitness columnist and Third Space supremo Luke Worthington was asked to get David Seaman, John Barnes and other ex-pros in shape for a new TV show and a big showdown with Germany.
When it comes to fitness, personal trainer and former rugby star Luke Worthington says there’s more then mindfulness to keep in mind.
Here he tells us why experts should treat body and being as a whole…
Devil’s Advocate – Only Calories Really Count
Tallying kcals may be out of fashion – now replaced by modish macros – but when it comes to weight loss, it’s the only strategy that adds up.
The best bodyweight core circuit
Lying back and wrenching your head towards your knees is doing little more than working a small section of your 6-pack – poorly.
Score a bench press PB on chest day
Bench press plateaued? Your warm-up needs a rethink.
Devil’s Advocate – Yoga is stressing you out
Stop yoga tying you up in knots. To many, a spot of downward dogging is the remedy to all your physical and mental woes.
30 Expert Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2019
The Difference Between Mobility And Flexibility Explained
The benefits of breathing on warmup
How stress can wreck your workout
The most embarrassing gym exercise that sculpts the best butt
DESPITE NOT BEING A ‘RUNNER’, THIS IS HOW I RAN A SUB 4-HOUR MARATHON
The 50 Best Fitness Instagram Accounts To Follow in 2018
As the dust from Christmas settles, we all start to realise that our health may have taken a blow during the festivities.
With the new year come resolutions and, inevitably, fitness resolutions.
In order to spur some fitspiration, Business Insider has compiled a list of the best fitness Instagram accounts to follow in 2018 that will motivate you to keep on track in the year ahead.
6 Questions To Ask A Personal Trainer Before You Fork Out A Shed Load Of Money
You know the deal. It’s Sunday morning. You’ve just woken up with the mother of all hangovers and start scrolling through Instagram to find out how your friends and favourite A-listers spent their weekends.
But it’s not the perfectly-poised mochas in Wes Anderson-inspired coffee joints, or Zara changing room selfies that fills you with that mid-morning dread. No, it’s the #fitspiration snaps of athlethically-blessed gym bunnies deadlifting alongside expertly-trained (and undoubtedly ridiculously expensive) personal trainers.
How I trained for a marathon in just 7 weeks
Andrew Griffin hated running and didn’t do it – so choosing to compete in a 26-mile race in just a fraction of the normal training time genuinely seemed like a stupid idea…
Experts Give Their Top Tips For Running During Winter
When planning for a run during winter, it’s essential that you take certain precautions in order to ensure that you don’t put yourself in harm’s way.
The #1 Secret to Getting Better Results at the Gym
I’m sitting in a small room at the back of Third Space, a luxury gym in the heart of London’s Soho. Opposite me is Luke Worthington, an ex-rugby player turned sports scientist and biomechanics genius, as well as a trainer at the elite gym.
“If you don’t know your starting point, you won’t know how to get to your destination,” he says cryptically. “How do you get to Birmingham?” he asks, waiting for me to answer. “Erm, well, it’s north from here,” I reply. “Yes, but what if I told you we’re actually in Scotland? Then it’s south.”
Harry’s Heroes: Trainer Luke Worthington reveals ITV show secrets on England legends
EXCLUSIVE: Mirror Football spoke to Luke Worthington, who helped Harry Redknapp get a team of England legends fit for the ITV show.
Trainers to stars fitness programme
Luke Worthington is the man who gets the stars fit.
He’s worked with the likes of Mesut Ozil, David Haye, Surrey cricketer Stuart Meaker and 110m British hurdle sensation Liam Collins to list a few.
Yet while his services continue to attract the A-listers, he wants to help change the face of general fitness. And he may have just cracked it.
How to get in shape like the Victoria Secret’s models
The worlds most beautiful angels are going to be floating down the catwalk today at the annual Victoria’s Secret show in NYC.
To become a VS angel, you’ve got to be able to plank like a pro in order to get that athletic shape that doesn’t come simply from starving yourself and partying.
And celebrity PT Luke Worthington knows all about what it takes to become an angel because he’s trained some of them.
Last week I popped up to London for a meeting and decided to tick a few things off a list of things I’ve been planning to do for a while.
One of the things I was most excited about was visiting Third Space to meet Luke Worthington, who I’m loathe to even refer to as a personal trainer because he’s so very more than that. I first came across Luke through my friend Sophie Everard’s Instagram where she mentioned Luke was helping with her some imbalances caused by snowboarding and surfing, and after following a little Instagram trail and reading Luke’s piece on Sophie’s blog ‘Mad To Live,’ I became convinced I needed to see him.
Harry’s Heroes Coach Luke Worthington Explains How To Keep Fit In Your 40s
On ITV this week elite performance specialist Luke Worthington teamed up with ex-Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp to get a team of unfit England football players from the 1990s back into shape on Harry’s Heroes: The Full English