Kate Neudecker
Kate is a fitness writer for Men’s Health UK where she contributes regular workouts, training tips and nutrition guides. She has a post graduate diploma in Sports Performance Nutrition and before joining Men’s Health she was a nutritionist, fitness writer and personal trainer with over 5k hours coaching on the gym floor. Kate has a keen interest in volunteering for animal shelters and when she isn’t lifting weights in her garden, she can be found walking her rescue dog.

How Old-School Bodybuilders Built Thicker Abs – and What it Means for Your Training
Heavy, full-body movements placed huge demands on the core, shaping a very different physique

How Chris Bumstead Gets Shredded for a Photoshoot – His 2,145-Calorie Daily Diet
When he needs to, the reigning Mr Olympia locks into a short, aggressive cut

Ben Shephard, 51, Finishes His First Hyrox in 1:15 – Here’s How He Trained

Stop Rowing ‘Straight In and Out’ – This Small Fix Will Instantly Boost Your Performance
A widely taught rowing cue could be killing your efficiency

British Army Soldier Shares 11 Hybrid Training Rules He Used to Slash His Hyrox Time by 20 Minutes
Less intensity. More structure. Much faster results

Men Are Injecting Peptides to Build Muscle and Recover Faster – But the Risks Are Real
Injectable peptides are licensed ‘for research use only’, yet biohackers still sell them and gym-goers experiment with unregulated vials bought online

7 Rules to Fix Your Strength Training After 40 – and Finally See Results
Train smarter with this simple, no-fluff framework

Build Muscle After 40 with This 2-Day Full-Body Plan (No Marathon Workouts)
Train less. Recover better. Grow more

This Is the Average Forearm Size for Men – and 3 Exercises That Will Actually Grow Yours
Forearms rarely get hidden, so it pays to build them properly

Action Icon Chuck Norris Has Died at 86 as Tributes Pour In From Hollywood
His family confirmed the news in a statement on social media

Army Ranger and Functional Strength Coach Sets 5 Rules for Staying Athletic After 30
Power, coordination and movement quality don’t disappear with age – but you do have to train for them

Average 10K Run Times for Men – and the 80% Rule to Improve Yours
Going all out in every session could be holding you back

Prison Training Makes Basic Exercises Brutally Effective – Steal These 3 Muscle-Building Principles
Slow reps, constant tension and relentless volume – the three rules that turn basic movements into serious muscle

How Your Calf Size Compares to the Average Man – and 4 Tips to Make Them Grow
Most men’s calves sit around the same mark – here’s where yours fall, and how to push past it

Busy Dad Shares the Navy SEAL Burpee Workout That Transformed His Fitness
With no time and no equipment, one dad built his fitness around a single movement

Dave Bautista Is Still Training Like a Machine at 57 – Inside His Intense Prep for New Role
The upcoming Highlander reboot – also starring Henry Cavill – has required months of hard graft

Paddy McGuinness Shares the Brutally Simple 6AM Cardio Workout He Does Daily
No music, no TV, no distractions

Greg James Is Battling Fatigue and Heartache as Brutally Tough 1,000km Cycle Challenge Rolls On
So far, the breakfast radio host has raised £192,020

GPP Training Is the Overlooked Method That Makes You Fit for Anything – Here's How to Use It
General physical preparedness builds strength, endurance and work capacity with simple exercises

Build a Blockbuster Physique with These 4 Iconic Hollywood Workouts
These routines helped forge superhero strength and Spartan muscle

You Only Need 2 Biceps Exercises a Week to Build Bigger Arms – If You Do Them Right
These small technique tweaks can make a big difference

A Former Special Forces Soldier Lays Down the Training Rules Men Need to Stay Athletic After 30
A former Green Beret coach explains the five pillars men need to stay strong, fast and durable after 30

The Overhead Press Benchmarks for Men in Their 50s – and How to Improve Yours
Realistic strength standards for men in their 50s – plus smart ways to keep your shoulders strong and pain-free

Break Strength Plateaus with the Little-Known Poliquin 5 to 8 Method
This lesser known technique from the late Charles Poliquin turns a heavy 5-rep set into 8 intense reps using short rests

Ross Kemp, 61, Stays in Shape with This Cardio-Focused 5-Workout Week
Featuring pad work, jungle-ready conditioning and the occasional chocolate bar

‘This Is a Tough One’: Alan Ritchson’s Brutal Military Training for Netflix’s War Machine
Hauling and sprinting pushed the Reacher star to his limits
What Counts as a Strong Bench Press in Your 50s – See How You Stack Up
These realistic strength benchmarks show what beginner, intermediate and elite bench presses look like
The Deadlift Strength Standards for Men in Their 40s — From Beginner to Elite
These are the deadlift benchmarks for men in their fifth decade. How do your leg day numbers compare?
The '2-Set Method' Is Popular with Men Over 40, Saves Time and Builds Muscle – Here's How
For those balancing work, family life and training, this low-volume method is an efficient approach to training

The Best Rest Times Between Sets for Muscle Gain, Strength and Endurance
Don't just take aimless breaks between your sets – here's how you can train smarter

Back Squat Strength Benchmarks for Men in Their 40s – and How to Boost Your Numbers
These 1RM and 5RM standards reveal what counts as beginner, intermediate and elite

Overhead Press Standards for Men in Their 40s – See How Your Strength Stacks Up
These 1RM and 5RM benchmarks reveal where you rank