Lucy Young

Lucy Young is a personal trainer and a Polar Ambassador.

Should You Combine Cardio And Strength Training?

Cardio and strength training: Should you combine the two or is it best to do them as separate sessions on different days of the week? The answer is simple.

Fitness Strength Training

Polar Ignite User Experience: What A Fitness Pro Learned About Working Out Smarter

Here’s how Polar Ambassador Lucy Young learned to work out smarter with Polar Ignite.

Polar News polar ignite

Is A Quick Workout Better Than No Workout?

If you’re struggling to find time for a long workout, listen up (or read on)! Here are 5 simple ways to make your quick workout efficient and enjoyable.

Fitness

5 Telltale Signs You’re Not Working Out Hard Enough

If you need to ask “Am I working hard enough?”, the chances are you’re not. Here are five telltale signs that you could be pushing your body harder.

Fitness

Hips don’t lie | Strengthen your hips for running

Personal trainer Lucy Young (with firsthand experience of hip surgery) explains why you should stop focusing only on your feet and how you can start strengthening your hips.

Running Strength Training

3-Part Kettlebell Workout For The Whole Body

If gym isn’t an option for you at the moment, try this full-body kettlebell workout at home with simple video instructions. Sweat and fun guaranteed!

Fitness At-Home Workouts

This Is How We Roll | Go-TO Foam rolling Session You Can Do At Home

Foam rolling will prevent lactic acid from building up in your muscles when you’re more sedentary than usual. Try this foam rolling session at home!

Sleep and Recovery At-Home Workouts

3 Quick HIIT Workouts For People Who Have No Time To Exercise

Polar Ambassador and PT Lucy Young introduces three quick HIIT workouts.

Fitness

Taking A Break From Working Out – Is It A Good Idea?

Here are three reasons why taking a break from working out is recommended and why rest and recovery actually lead to better fitness results.

Sleep and Recovery

URGENT(!): Foam Rolling For Remote Workers

Feeling tight after a day of sitting in a not-so ergonomic remote workspace? Polar ambassador and personal trainer Lucy Young shares her favorite foam rolling moves for people with a desk job.

Fitness Sleep and Recovery At-Home Workouts

Core strength is more than abs – 4 full-body core exercises for runners

There’s more to building a strong core than doing crunches. Try these 4 effective core exercises for runners that work your entire body.

Running Strength Training