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I tried this 7,000-step walking workout and it helped me hit my daily step goal in under an hour
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I did banded lateral walks every day for a month and my knees have never felt better
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If you want to stay flexible as you age, a yoga instructor says you should make sure you're practicing these three poses
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I work a desk job and this 13-minute routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor provided immediate relief to my tight hips
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An expert instructor says this is the one type of movement people with back pain should be doing—but few do
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How often should you exercise to live longer and what sort of exercise should you do? Here’s what a doctor who specializes in longevity recommends
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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A trainer says these six strength and mobility moves will undo the damage of your desk job
Spent all day behind a screen? Roll out your mat, grab some dumbbells, and complete these moves
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Three moves and 10 minutes is all you need to build stronger arms and abs
Strengthen your upper body accessory muscles with this quick routine
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This trainer says you should train your lower body from the bottom up, starting with calf raises
"Improve posture, reduce pain and enhance coordination" with this trainer's three lower body moves
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Build better balance with these three core stabilizing movements
Make everyday life more manageable with these simple core exercises
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A trainer says this four-move kettlebell workout will strengthen your upper body
You’ll need a resistance band, some kettlebells and a bench
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Can’t leave your desk? A personal trainer recommends these three chair exercises to build strength during your workday
These moves will work your upper body, lower body and core—all you need is an office chair
Flexibility
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A physical therapist shares the four moves he does to keep his spine feeling youthful
The moves are tailored to people who spend too much time sitting
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Steal this Pilates teacher's signature four-move warm-up to safely mobilize your spine before exercise
Do some flexion, extension, lateral bends, and rotation to keep back injuries at bay
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Use these seven science-backed stretches to treat lower-back pain and regain mobility at home
Mobilize your spine, promote healing and reduce the risk of future injury
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How I relieve back tension first thing in the morning—with just two simple moves
Banish back stiffness in just a few minutes
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I did 10 minutes of mobility training every day for a month—here’s why it’s changed my whole approach to strength training for longevity
I’m not about to sell my dumbbells, but after a month of mobility training lifting heavy is no longer my sole focus
Pilates
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I don’t normally strength train on vacation, but this time I did—here’s why and the 20-minute workout I used
It involves my favourite piece of equipment that takes up minimal room in your suitcase
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A Pilates instructor says these are the three exercises you should be doing regularly to build your glute strength
These are the most effective mat-based exercises for building glute strength
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Use it or lose it—a Pilates teacher says this four-move stretching routine will keep your body feeling young as you age
Take five minutes to mobilize your body—your future self will thank you later
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I’m a ballet dancer and these are three Pilates moves I swear by for toning my legs
pilates Here’s how a few leg exercises helped me build strength and muscle
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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
Yoga
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A yoga instructor recommends this 15-minute flow to reset your day
Relieve stress and boost your mood with these moves
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A yoga teacher says these are the four poses you should be doing to open your tight hips and build hip strength as you age
Give these four simple poses a go every day for a week and see how much better you feel on day seven
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I improved my balance in just a week by doing this one yoga pose daily
Adding triangle pose to my morning routine stretched out my whole body too
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I asked a yoga teacher how yoga can help us live longer and remain healthy—here are the three poses she recommends for longevity
Use these poses to maintain strength and stability
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A yoga instructor says you’ll get a stronger core if you practice these three poses
You don’t need to do crunches to build a better core
Walking
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A walking expert says these exercises will help you build up the strength to walk again if you’re out of practice
Build balance, strength and confidence with these six simple exercises
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I asked a professor of public health how many steps a day we should be taking based on her new study—here's what she had to say
A new step count study has found the ideal number of steps people should take per day
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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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“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
This benchmark yields major health benefits
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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
Running
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I tried rucking as a runner—here’s why I recommend it
It doesn’t just build strength for running, it can help you recover from it too
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“Running should be fun”—an expert explains how to start a new run routine that you actually enjoy
Tips on warming-up properly and how to listen to your body when 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
Nutrition
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Hit your protein goal with these low-fat, high-protein turkey burgers, inspired by koftas
Stand aside, dry turkey burgers
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Try these lentil-powered vegan sloppy Joes with 29g of protein per serving
This slow cooker recipe is low-effort, high reward
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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
Fitness Equipment & Tech
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I tried using a weighted jump rope for 30 days and it’s my new favorite way to work out
It's the best way to get your strength and cardio fix
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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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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
