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I asked a Pilates instructor how to prevent falls and she shared this 10-minute standing routine to help improve stability
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Jennifer Aniston “doesn’t always want to work out” but her fitness app’s new four-week mindset and movement challenge makes exercise fun not punishing
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If I wanted to improve core strength and only had five minutes and no equipment, I’d do this circuit
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If I were new to exercise, I’d nail this one move over all the others to build total-body strength and stability
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A Pilates instructor says this is the one move she thinks everyone should be doing in 2026, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting down
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A trainer shares the realistic weekly workout routine that helped him get consistent with exercise again after losing motivation
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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Cut your risk of falls by doing this simple balance drill as often as you can
Just two minutes of daily practice can improve balance
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This is the one exercise variation that a movement specialist says we should all do to build core strength and stability
A physical therapist recommends his favorite beginner-friendly move
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Slot this 10-minute abs workout into your day to build real-world core strength and stability
All you need is four exercises and one set of dumbbells
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Only got 30 minutes to exercise before the family wakes up? Try this quick and quiet medicine ball full-body workout
One piece of kit for a full-body blast
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Improve balance, core strength and stability with this one underrated piece of home fitness equipment
All you need is a wobble board
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An expert trainer says this dumbbell move should be a staple in everyone's workout routine—here's why
Build upper-body strength and challenge your stability
Flexibility
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Stiff shoulders and back? This is my favorite stretch to reverse the damage from sitting at your desk
Try this simple stretch to sooth stiff shoulders from sitting
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I started my day doing this one stretch from bed for 30 days and it made a big difference to my hip mobility
It also helped with my lower-back pain
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This is one of the best upper-body exercises to try if you sit at a desk all day
Here’s why I start and finish every working day with this simple stretch
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Why menopause causes frozen shoulder—and six exercises to help
Exercises to do daily
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Stretching can be a powerful tool to help the over-60s feel their best—combat aches and pains with these five assisted stretches
Use just a chair as your workout buddy for these exercises
Pilates
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I asked a Pilates instructor how to protect my back as I age and she recommended these three core moves to support the spine
Engage your core, protect your spine
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Want to reduce stiffness and gently engage your core? Try this six-move Pilates routine that you can do in front of the TV
Craving some movement without going far? Try this
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“It's time I give to myself before I give to anybody else”—a Pilates instructor shares his weekly routine and explains how morning movement boosts mental health
James Shaw combines Pilates, strength training and running
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This desk-side Pilates workout can counteract the damaging effects of sitting with just five moves
Achy shoulders, back or neck from sitting too long? Find relief with these moves
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A Pilates teacher says you can encourage deep core engagement in your workouts with the addition of this cheap tool
A Pilates ball can take your workout to the next level
Yoga
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I tried this five-minute yoga flow before bed and it instantly fixed my heavy legs after a hard workout
Here’s what happened when I used this flow after running a gruelling HYROX race
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I tried a New Year meditation and it completely changed my attitude to 2026
This gentle meditation helped me to welcome in the new year with peace and clarity
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A yoga instructor says these four yoga poses will give you instant relief if you're bloated
Naturally aid digestion with movement
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Feeling the festive stress? Try this yoga teacher's three relaxing poses to help manage holiday overwhelm
Take 15 minutes to destress and reset
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My knees ache when the weather gets cold but this 10-minute standing yoga routine has seriously helped
Strengthen your knees with this quick routine
Walking
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I test walking shoes for a living and the best shoe I tested in 2025 is cheaper than ever, with up to $60 off
The Brooks Glycerin 22 smokes all competition
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Take your treadmill walking workout up a level with this trainer’s favorite workout method
Here’s how to apply the pyramid method to a walking treadmill workout
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A physical therapist recommends this 10-minute walking workout to help ease back pain
Walking is one of the best ways to reduce stiffness in the spine, according to an expert
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I test walking shoes for a living and you can get more than $50 off my favorite shoe of 2025
Get the comfiest shoe I tested in 2025 for even less
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Get up to 65% off the grippiest New Balance shoe I’ve ever tested, with an even bigger discount than Black Friday
Save nearly $100 on these slip-resistant shoes
Running
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A running expert pinpoints the number one reason most new runners give up—and provides the simple solution
Switch your focus to avoid this common beginner runner mistake
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If running a 5K is on your 2026 to-do list, this entry-level alternative to the popular Couch-to-5K training plan is where you should start
Learn to run for 25 minutes without stopping with this beginner's plan
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New to running? Start with these three habits that make every run feel easier
Simple advice to help you enjoy your runs
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I lost 100 pounds and became a runner—here’s the advice I wish I had on day one
If you’re a new runner, a bigger runner, or someone who has always felt “not athletic,” this advice might help
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Boost cardio fitness with this beginner-friendly alternative to the trending 4x4 Norwegian interval workout
An expert running coach says this entry-level workout is a more manageable option but holds many of the same benefits
Nutrition
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Can’t get enough protein? Boost your intake with these six easy food swaps suggested by a nutrition expert
Food swapping is the easiest way to get more protein into your diet
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I tried the viral banana bread granola recipe—it took five minutes to prep and gave me a sweet fiber-packed breakfast for a whole week
I’ll be making it on repeat
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I always felt run down so I tried taking a daily electrolyte—here’s what changed after a month
Could a daily supplement help restore my physical and mental equilibrium?
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Eating too late could wreck your sleep, muscle recovery and impact weight gain—why this expert recommends an early dinner
When to eat for better health
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These apple and cranberry pancakes are the ultimate cozy, protein-packed breakfast
These quick and easy pancakes are soft, fluffy, flavorful and loaded with protein
Fitness Equipment & Tech
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Get my favorite walking headphones for under $15, but hurry—there are only a few left
This is by far the lowest price I've seen for these earbuds
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Still under $50! These versatile sound-filtering earbuds are helping me focus during the busy festive season
The Black Friday discount is still available, but you should cash in quickly
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My favorite Hoka hybrid shoe is $45 cheaper for Cyber Monday—but the sale ends at midnight
Want a shoe that can do everything? This popular sneaker is available for just over $100
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Cyber Monday fitness deals LIVE! Last chance to save on workout essentials with better than Black Friday discounts
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Kettlebells are one of the best training tools for longevity—here’s what to look for if you’re buying them, according to Peloton’s top kettlebell trainer
The expert trainer says it’s well worth investing in this piece of equipment
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Forget New Year’s resolutions—a top trainer says this Japanese goal-setting ritual transformed her motivation and self-belief
Struggling to get into an exercise routine? You need to try this
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An expert trainer in her late 40s says this is the exact weekly workout she does to help her “feel energized, not exhausted”
Kate Rowe-Ham breaks down what a recent week of workouts looks like
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Five fitness professionals reveal their New Year’s resolutions
What do you do when you’re already very fit?
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The New Year’s fitness resolutions we’re making at Fit&Well
Looking for New Year’s resolution ideas? Browse the goals Fit&Well staff and regular contributors have set themselves
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I asked two fitness coaches about the most common mistake they see beginners make and they said it’s always the same thing
Set yourself up for success with these three tips from expert trainers
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If you suffer from joint pain or osteoarthritis, exercise should be your “first line of treatment” according to this physiotherapist
A lifestyle habit worth adopting
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I struggled to sleep, but I found this 10-minute meditation helps me doze off quicker than ever
This simple breathing technique helps me relax in minutes
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This is the biggest misconception women have about menopause—and what you can do to ease symptoms, according to a doctor
These are the six things a doctor encourages all women do during menopause to feel better
