Put simply, they want to push themselves to become stronger, and there’s a ceiling on the progress you can make with these 10 ...

A similar, and more popular, 5BX plan featuring fewer versions of the same exercises was originally developed for male RCAF staff who were posted to remote locations without access to gym equipment.

Our writer suffered from stiff ankles and poor squat technique – but a month of heel-raised squats has worked wonders for her ...

Liam Grimley, a sports scientist, says: “Squats are one of the best exercises for developing power ... of the Canadian Royal Air Force 11-minute 5BX programme, which mixes up cardio and body ...

Put simply, they want to push themselves to become stronger, and there’s a ceiling on the progress you can make with these 10 bodyweight exercises alone. The male version of the programme ...

Helen Mirren has revealed she stays fit, trim and looking good at 79 with a 12-minute exercise regimeCredit: Rex The actress is talking about the 5BX – five basic exercises – workout ...

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