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Dr Peter Steidl
27 August 2026 · 35 min

The neuroscience of building a lasting strength-training habit

Why knowing that strength training matters is never enough to start doing it, and what the brain is actually doing when a new habit sticks.
With Dr Peter Steidl, MBA and PhD, co-founder of Neurothinking. His career has moved from brand strategy and neuromarketing to the science of behaviour change, including work with the World Health Organization on programs addressing physical activity, road safety and obesity.
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Three women in tennis whites laughing together on a clay court, one sitting in the umpire's chair.
1 September 2026 · 2 min read

Should exercise change after 40?

The Guardian investigates the popular claim that women over 40 should lift heavy, sprint and reduce moderate cardio. We look at what is supported and what still depends on the individual.
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Three women laughing together on a boat.
27 August 2026 · 2 min read

Do women really need different exercise rules?

National Geographic examines whether hormone-specific training advice has become more complicated than the evidence supports. The reporting suggests that many of the fundamental principles governing strength and muscle development are similar for women and men.
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