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Olivia Bennett

Exercise scientist and strength coach. Olivia edits the strength training, Pilates, mobility and recovery guides, with a bias towards progressions that are safe to follow at home. She is based in Manchester and runs most mornings.

11 articles

Training to Failure vs Reps in Reserve: When Each Wins

Strength Training

Training to Failure vs Reps in Reserve: When Each Wins

Olivia Bennett • Sep 1, 2026

Progressive Overload: The One Training Variable That Actually Matters

Strength Training

Progressive Overload: The One Training Variable That Actually Matters

Olivia Bennett • Aug 30, 2026

Strength Training Through Pregnancy

Strength Training

Strength Training Through Pregnancy

Olivia Bennett • Aug 26, 2026

Training Strength in Your 50s and 60s: What Changes and What Doesn't

Strength Training

Training Strength in Your 50s and 60s: What Changes and What Doesn't

Olivia Bennett • Aug 20, 2026

Starting Pilates: What to Expect in Your First Eight Weeks

Pilates & Mobility

Starting Pilates: What to Expect in Your First Eight Weeks

Olivia Bennett • Aug 16, 2026

Training Around Shoulder Pain Without Making It Worse

Strength Training

Training Around Shoulder Pain Without Making It Worse

Olivia Bennett • Aug 14, 2026

Lower Back Pain From Deadlifts: Causes and How to Fix Your Setup

Strength Training

Lower Back Pain From Deadlifts: Causes and How to Fix Your Setup

Olivia Bennett • Aug 12, 2026

Active Recovery vs Rest Days: What the Evidence Supports

Recovery

Active Recovery vs Rest Days: What the Evidence Supports

Olivia Bennett • Jul 29, 2026

Sleep Architecture: How Your Sleep Cycles Actually Work

Recovery

Sleep Architecture: How Your Sleep Cycles Actually Work

Olivia Bennett • Jul 27, 2026

The Squat: Depth, Form, and What Your Anatomy Allows

Strength Training

The Squat: Depth, Form, and What Your Anatomy Allows

Olivia Bennett • Jul 21, 2026

Building a Home Gym on a Tight Budget

Strength Training

Building a Home Gym on a Tight Budget

Olivia Bennett • Jul 11, 2026

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