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A mobility coach recommends three daily stretches to unlock tight hips—I put them to the test
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the three exercises you should do every day—even if you don’t have time to work out
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A yoga instructor says you’ll get a stronger core if you practice these three poses
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If you’re over 55, a yoga instructor says these are the three poses you should be doing daily to improve your balance and mobility
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“Aiming for 10,000 steps is a myth”—a walking coach reveals how many daily steps she recommends taking and offers tips on how to get there
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All you need to build gym confidence and full-body muscle is this trainer’s 16-week plan
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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Add this three-minute finisher to your workout if you want a stronger core
Get abs of steel with these six moves
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A physical therapist says this one move is even better than dead bugs for developing functional core strength, and it’s completely beginner-friendly
All you need is a resistance band
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Do your wrists hurt when you do a push-up? Fix that with these trainer-approved tricks
These simple tweaks make all the difference to push-ups or high planks
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Five exercises a personal trainer and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader recommends to build full-body strength
All you need is a resistance band
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A personal trainer says these are the three most effective exercises to strengthen your upper body
Expert-approved moves to incorporate into your workout routine
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An expert trainer says this functional core workout will make everyday tasks easier and reduce your risk of injury
Forget sit-ups, try this instead
Flexibility
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I've been doing this stretch at my desk for the past six months and it's practically eradicated my shoulder pain
Try it the next time you're at your desk
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A physical therapist says these are the two simple stretches people who spend too much time sitting should do
They’re surprisingly effective, even if you have limited mobility
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This dynamic stretch is like a “reset button” for your upper-body posture, according to an expert
You’ll love this posture correcting stretch
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Undo the damage of your desk job with this 10-minute routine that boosts hip mobility and strength
This workout targets tension, rebuilds strength and improves mobility
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My hips were so tight I couldn't sit cross-legged comfortably—here's the exact 28-day program that fixed that for me
Following this four-week plan helped me unlock my hip mobility
Pilates
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Five easy Pilates moves to do at home that will keep your back flexible as you age
Try these five exercises to help your spine feel more supple in minutes
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I asked a fitness instructor for her top five pelvic floor strengthening exercises—here's what she recommends
All you need is a Pilates ball and these five moves
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"Think of movement as an investment in your future self"—a Pilates teacher says these three moves will keep you strong and limber as you age
Improve longevity with this trio of bodyweight exercises
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“Deceptively simple but highly effective”—Pilates instructor recommends beginners try these three glute exercises to build strength and muscle
If you’re just starting to work out, try these moves
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Only got 15 minutes to train your core? This Pilates instructor says these are the three moves you should do
Equipment-free moves to strengthen your mid-body
Yoga
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I tried the latest routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor and I think it’s one of the best yoga practices I've ever done
Try this if you’re feeling overwhelmed
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I tried doing this simple yoga stretch before bed for a week and my lower back pain has disappeared
I’m a belly sleeper and it’s started to impact my mobility—this move has sorted it out
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I’m a yoga teacher and this is my go-to mat for grip and it’s 23% off right now
There’s good reason it’s a bestseller
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I’m a yoga teacher and this five-minute flow is the best thing I do for my back
Protect your back with my favorite five-minute sequence
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This five-minute yoga flow helps me fall asleep fast
Calm your mind with this quick routine
Walking
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I've finally found a pair of good bunion shoes that give my toes room to breathe—these affordable Skechers sneakers
Deal These are the only walking shoes I’ve found that don’t rub my bunion
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A walking expert says there are two types of walking, here’s why both are important for your health
You probably don’t realise you’re doing one type, but it also contributes to your step count and improves your health
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I tried the five most popular 1,000-step walking workouts on YouTube and this one is my favorite
Walking No equipment needed
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Forget 10,000 steps—what should you do if 1,000 steps a day is your goal?
It’s important to start walking again after time off, but this might be easier said than done
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A personal trainer says these are the three exercises you should be doing regularly if you walk a lot
If you love to walk, add these moves to your routine to reduce the chances of getting an injury
Running
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Runners, protect your knees with this five-move routine from a NASM-qualified trainer
Use these exercises to counteract the impact of running
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I had hip pain every time I ran until I started doing these six physical therapist-approved exercises
I fixed my hip pain with these gentle bodyweight exercises
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Reddit users are debating the best methods for turning yourself into a morning runner—here’s what a running coach has to say
Alarm clock at the ready
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A 72-year-old shares how Pilates helped him run a half-marathon injury-free, and the one move that helped him the most
It was a game-changer for a dad with a reputation for getting injured
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Science says you should run slower to improve cardio—here’s what happened when I followed that advice for a month
Fewer aches and pains was just one of the many benefits
Nutrition
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I’ve finally nailed carbonara for vegetarians, and it only took one small addition
Put down the pancetta! This sauce doesn’t need it
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Gut health deteriorates with age—try this expert’s five-step plan to keep your microbiome happy and healthy
An unhealthy gut can be a sign of bigger issues, especially as we age
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I use this sauce for everything and it’s delicious, high in fiber and good for your gut
This sauce will change your life
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This dietitian’s easy one-pot pasta recipe is high in protein and only 365 calories
Keep your dishes to a minimum with one-pot cooking
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I tried Joe Wick’s trending masala omelette recipe and now it’s my favorite high-protein breakfast
This high-protein breakfast is a winner
Fitness Equipment & Tech
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My favorite walking headphones are as cheap as they were for Amazon Prime Day
Still the cheapest I've ever seen them!
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I’m a fitness writer and this is the best kettlebell deal I’ve seen so far this Prime Day
Deal I love cast iron kettlebells like this one, which has been reduced by 36%
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One shoe to do it all—the Nike Pegasus 41 is great for walking, running and looking good, and it’s under $85
Deal Get the latest Nike Pegasus for a bargain in the summer sales
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The best walking shoes: 15 comfortable sneakers that you can wear all day
Buying Guide Whether you're on your feet all day or planning a long-distance hike, these are the best walking shoes to see you through
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the three things I tell every new client to buy to build core strength and stability
Set up your home gym with these three products
More from Fit&Well
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I’m a yoga teacher and I’ve just turned 40—here are five things I’m changing about the way I exercise
Train smarter for a healthier future with this longevity blueprint
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Five things I learnt watching Netflix’s Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
Lifestyle tips to help you live longer
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A pelvic floor expert says 70% of her patients do squeezes incorrectly—these are her tips on getting the most out of kegels
Master exactly how to strengthen your muscles and wave goodbye to pelvic floor dysfunction
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If you think “the harder you train, the fitter you’ll get”, you are WRONG, according to this expert—here’s what you need to know
Follow this scientist’s formula to get fit
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Why squeezes might be making your pelvic floor symptoms worse, according to an expert physical therapist
If your pelvic floor is tight, rather than weak, you may need to take a different approach—here’s how to tell and what to do instead
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“Crash diets don’t work and it’s the same with exercise”—a trainer explains how exercise snacking can help you get and keep fit
Regular bite-size workouts and bursts of activity help manage weight, offset the effects of sitting and keep you mobile as you age
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To live a long and independent life, experts say you need to do these two things
Essential elements of a healthy lifestyle that will help prevent frailty
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How this 10-minute meditation helped me to tackle an intense and stressful day without getting overwhelmed
This body scan meditation left me feeling much calmer
