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I've been living with a knee injury for 10 years and these are the five simple changes I've made to manage pain

Small tweaks to your daily life can make a big difference

A personal trainer says "you’ll never do sit-ups again" after trying these five exercises

Workout
This small Pilates tool can tone your entire body—here’s how to use it

Pilates
I didn't realise how much walking 10,000 steps a day was benefitting my health until I stopped

10,000 steps
Forget the gym—all you need are two dumbbells and five moves to build muscle all over at home

Workout
Anyone new to Pilates should start with these four YouTube challenges, according to instructors

Pilates
I tried the workout that celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson swear by and it's even better than Pilates for building strength

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Cardio & Strength Workouts

side shot of a man performing a renegade row move with two dumbbells in a living room setting. there's a window behind him and a plant to the side.

I'm a personal trainer and this is the six-move full-body workout I rely on when all I have is a pair of dumbbells

Workout A comprehensive circuit to build lower body, upper body and core strength

Workout

A barre instructor says this five-minute no-equipment routine will give you an energy boost—I put it to the test

Five-minute workouts Take a break from your desk and try this workout

By Alice Porter Published 2 April 25

Five-minute workouts
Can’t do a pull-up? A personal trainer recommends these four exercises to build back strength

workouts Prepare for your first pull-up by perfecting these moves

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 29 March 25

workouts
A personal trainer swears by these three exercises to target and strengthen the deep core—perfect for desk workers with back pain

workouts Plus, tips on how to really engage your core

By Beth Ann Mayer Published 28 March 25

workouts

An expert trainer has shared a simple hack that will help you get the most out of your home dumbbell workouts

Home gym hacks Increase the range of motion for some dumbbell exercises with this smart home gym hack

By Alice Porter Published 27 March 25

Home gym hacks
I tried this medicine ball workout and it was so good I’m going to do it all the time

Medicine ball workout This medicine ball circuit is an excellent full-body workout

By Maddy Biddulph Published 27 March 25

Medicine ball workout
Double your grip strength and halve your biological age—here are my favorite full-body exercises for longevity

Workout Add these pulling exercises to your workout to add years to your life

By Sam Rider Published 25 March 25

Workout

Flexibility

Woman leans back on couch and stretches her arms over her head

Do this five-minute stretching routine while you're watching TV to bring some relief to stiff muscles

Stretching Feel like you don't have time to stretch? Do it during your usual evening routine

Stretching

The one type of movement you should include in your workouts to boost core strength and stability

Workout Make sure you're doing this one move to injury-proof your body

By Maddy Biddulph Published 24 March 25

Workout
Use these three stretches to help you achieve the most mobile hips of your life

Hip mobility Get better hip mobility in just three steps with these quick stretches

By Lou Mudge Published 23 March 25

Hip mobility

Undo the damage of sitting with these three simple chair stretches to fix your posture

Flexibility It only takes a few minutes

By Yanar Alkayat Published 18 March 25

Flexibility
I help seniors improve their balance—these are the moves everyone should do today to futureproof their body

Active ageing Grab a pair of light dumbbells and start balance training

By Maddy Biddulph Published 16 March 25

Active ageing
Four shoulder exercises to relieve tension I wish I had known about sooner

Flexibility If you work at a desk, add this four-minute routine to your day

By Maddy Biddulph Published 10 March 25

Flexibility

Pilates

A woman is on a workout mat on her hands and knees, with her arms straight. Her eyes are closed. Behind her we see a window, table, chairs and plants.

A Pilates instructor shares a simple hack that will help you stick to a morning exercise routine

Pilates Microdose your workouts to make them more manageable

Pilates

You only need 20 minutes to improve your strength and flexibility with this blended Pilates and yoga workout

Pilates/ yoga A dynamic workout that offers the best of both worlds

By Becks Shepherd Published 19 March 25

Pilates/ yoga
A Pilates instructor says you only need eight minutes to strengthen your hips and glutes

Pilates Grab your mat and strengthen your legs at home

By Becks Shepherd Published 17 March 25

Pilates
If I wanted to reduce lower-back pain I’d build core and glute strength with these three moves

pilates All you need is a Pilates ring

By Maddy Biddulph Published 14 March 25

pilates

A Pilates instructor says you should do these three stretches every day for better spinal health

Simple movements you can do sitting cross-legged

By Alice Porter Published 13 March 25
A Pilates instructor says you should try this simple challenge to maintain your balance as you get older

workouts And it only takes two minutes

By Alice Porter Published 10 March 25

workouts

Yoga

A yoga instructor recommends practicing this pose if your lower back hurts at the end of the day

Yoga Ease stiffness with this beginner-friendly stretch

Yoga

I didn't think I was well enough to do daily yoga until I tried this app that's designed with people like me in mind

Apps I’ve never been able to stick with yoga, but the Yoga for Pain app has been a game-changer

By Lou Mudge Published 21 March 25

Apps
I'm a fitness writer who has practiced yoga for ten years—here's why you should swap fast-paced flows for Yin yoga

yoga It will enhance more than just your flexibility

By Alice Porter Published 20 March 25

yoga
A yoga instructor recommends this 10-minute guided meditation for people who think they can’t meditate

yoga Plus, she shares beginner-friendly tips on mastering meditation

By Becks Shepherd Published 18 March 25

yoga

The internet's favourite yoga instructor says this 15-minute routine will "energize your body"—I put it to the test

15 minute practice I'd recommend this Yoga With Adriene routine to anyone who wants to do some movement but doesn't have long

By Alice Porter Published 12 March 25

15 minute practice
Anyone new to yoga should start with these three poses, according to a yoga instructor

Yoga These three foundational moves will kick-start your yoga practice

By Ruth Gaukrodger Published 11 March 25

Yoga

Walking

A man wearing round glasses, a mustard shirt and headphones walks through a quiet city street. He has his eyes closed and holds his hands to his headphones. His expression is peaceful.

I tried this four-minute walking meditation to combat the Sunday scaries and it helped me feel more grounded

Mindfulness If you get pre-week anxiety, a walking meditation might be just the thing you need—it certainly helped me

Mindfulness

I tried this 2,000-step walking workout and I felt so energized afterwards

Indoor workout This steps workout gets the heart pumping in just 10 minutes

By Maddy Biddulph Published 14 March 25

Indoor workout
I tried walking yoga and I was amazed by how calm it made me feel

Yoga Have you heard of walking yoga? I gave it a try and felt better than ever

By Lou Mudge Published 3 March 25

Yoga
I tried this 1,000-step workout and it was a great energy boost and stress buster

Walking It's only 10 minutes but I was surprised by the effect it had on me

By Maddy Biddulph Published 27 February 25

Walking

Not got the time for more daily steps? Here are three ways to make your walk more challenging and boost your metabolism

Walking How weight, speed and incline can be used to increase the intensity of your walks

By Lou Mudge Published 13 February 25

Walking
I tried power walking every day for two weeks and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to boost their cardio

Walking Can power walking improve your fitness? Absolutely

By Holly Treacy Published 5 February 25

Walking

Meet the team

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Fitness Editor
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Running

Woman in sportswear stands on top of mountain holding sign that reads "MOUNT BORAH 12,662 ft" triumphantly above her head

I'm a run coach and I refuse to run without these three things

Running gear Whether on trails or road, training or racing, I'm wearing these three affordable items

Running gear

I got my fastest 5K running time in these best-selling shoes from Brooks—and they’re currently at their lowest price in the Amazon Spring Sale

Deal This light, well-cushioned shoe is a hit with runners

By Ruth Gaukrodger Published 25 March 25

Deal
A physical therapist says doing these mobility drills before a run can help you avoid injury

Mobility Try this quick warm-up to avoid running injuries

By Maddy Biddulph Published 22 March 25

Mobility

These six exercises helped me overcome knee injuries and run pain-free, says a Pilates teacher

Injury prevention Anna Mounsey-Jennings used Pilates to go from experiencing knee pain every time she ran to completing a triathlon pain-free

By Sam Rider Published 16 March 25

Injury prevention
This type of running shoe "can make the run easier" according to a running shoe expert

Running If you want running to feel easier, try a running shoe with this one feature

By Jonathan Shannon Published 9 March 25

Running
If you've started running in 2025 you need to start prioritizing these three things

Running Sleep, eat, do mobility work, repeat

By Amber Nelson Published 27 February 25

Running

Nutrition

This easy high-protein recipe is my favorite health-conscious weeknight dinner

Recipe

How this one simple change to the way I make breakfast helps me to eat healthier

Recipe Not a morning person? Try prepping your breakfast the night before

By Lou Mudge Published 22 March 25

Recipe
I asked a gut health expert for her top three tips for a happier, healthier digestive system

Healthy eating Three things you can do to benefit your gut health

By Lou Mudge Published 15 March 25

Healthy eating
Put the maple syrup down! Here's how I'll make Pancake Day tasty without resorting to sugar

Recipe I like sweet pancakes but they get boring quickly—here's how I bring more flavor to my Pancake Day

By Lou Mudge Published 4 March 25

Recipe

I worked with a sports nutritionist and these were her top fast food recommendations for eating healthier meals when on the go

Healthy eating Balanced meal options at your favorite restaurants

By Amber Nelson Published 20 February 25

Healthy eating
This zesty lemon dill tuna salad has 36g of protein per serving

Recipe This super easy salad is sure to bring a smile to your face

By Lou Mudge Published 14 February 25

Recipe

Fitness Equipment & Tech

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I’m a personal trainer and if I wanted to start strength training these are the six things I’d buy in the Amazon Big Spring Sale

Deals Stock up on cut-price fitness gear before it goes!

Deals

A writer used this exact walking pad to hit 8,000 steps a day for a year—and it's reduced by $100 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale

Deal My colleague loves this under-desk treadmill and it's currently the cheapest it's ever been

By Lou Mudge Published 27 March 25

Deal
I'm a fitness writer and my favorite Nike shoe is currently more than $50 off at Dick's

Deal Get the Nike Pegasus 41 for just $83.99

By Lou Mudge Published 26 March 25

Deal

Hex dumbbells are the first bit of kit I bought for my home gym—here's why you should too

Home weights Five years later, I still use them for all my home workouts—here's how to select the right pair

By Sam Rider Published 26 March 25

Home weights
My ab roller changed my life—if I was shopping for a new one this is the one I'd pick

Deal My ab wheel has helped me build impressive core strength but it hurts my wrists—here's what I'd pick instead

By Lou Mudge Published 25 March 25

Deal
I test walking shoes for a living and Hoka's best slip-on shoe is currently 25% off at REI

Deal Want a shoe that can do everything? Get the Hoka Transport for almost $40 less

By Lou Mudge Published 17 March 25

Deal

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Active ageing Pete Williams introduces the sprinter's fall, a way to help over-60s maintain the strength needed to stop themselves from falling

Active ageing

I tried this quick method from the meditation app Calm to stop my mind racing

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Workouts Heed this advice to make the most of every workout

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Workouts
I completed my first HYROX fitness race—here's how I prepared

Workouts With more and more people signing up to try the indoor fitness race, I took up F45's invitation to see what the fuss was about

By Jonathan Shannon Published 7 February 25

Workouts

These are the foods you should buy at Trader Joe’s if you’re trying to eat healthier—they helped me lose 100lb

Healthy eating My favorite Trader Joe’s finds for weight loss

By Amber Nelson Published 2 February 25

Healthy eating
Are cold showers good for you? Here's what happened when I took the plunge for two weeks

Health They're credited with improving mood, reducing stress and speeding up recovery, so should you brave the cold to get fit in 2025?

By Sam Rider Published 19 January 25

Health
I tried this 10-minute meditation and it helped me to relax after an intense day

Mindfulness Can 10 minutes of meditation make that much of a difference? It did for me

By Lou Mudge Published 16 January 25

Mindfulness

Worried about going to the gym in January? Use these expert tips to beat workout anxiety and boost your fitness confidence in 2025

Workouts Never get gym shy again with this expert-led back-to-gym playbook

By Sam Rider Published 9 January 25

Workouts
Use these beginner-friendly walk-run interval workouts in the park or treadmill to tick off your first 5K in 2025

Running Learn to walk-run before you run with these beginner sessions from Steph Davis, Olympian and coach at running app Runna

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Running

I've been living with a knee injury for 10 years and these are the five simple changes I've made to manage pain

A personal trainer says "you’ll never do sit-ups again" after trying these five exercises

This small Pilates tool can tone your entire body—here’s how to use it

I didn't realise how much walking 10,000 steps a day was benefitting my health until I stopped

Forget the gym—all you need are two dumbbells and five moves to build muscle all over at home

Anyone new to Pilates should start with these four YouTube challenges, according to instructors

I tried the workout that celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson swear by and it's even better than Pilates for building strength

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Cardio & Strength Workouts

I'm a personal trainer and this is the six-move full-body workout I rely on when all I have is a pair of dumbbells

A barre instructor says this five-minute no-equipment routine will give you an energy boost—I put it to the test

Can’t do a pull-up? A personal trainer recommends these four exercises to build back strength

A personal trainer swears by these three exercises to target and strengthen the deep core—perfect for desk workers with back pain

An expert trainer has shared a simple hack that will help you get the most out of your home dumbbell workouts

I tried this medicine ball workout and it was so good I’m going to do it all the time

Double your grip strength and halve your biological age—here are my favorite full-body exercises for longevity

Flexibility

Do this five-minute stretching routine while you're watching TV to bring some relief to stiff muscles

The one type of movement you should include in your workouts to boost core strength and stability

Use these three stretches to help you achieve the most mobile hips of your life

Undo the damage of sitting with these three simple chair stretches to fix your posture

I help seniors improve their balance—these are the moves everyone should do today to futureproof their body

Four shoulder exercises to relieve tension I wish I had known about sooner

Pilates

A Pilates instructor shares a simple hack that will help you stick to a morning exercise routine

You only need 20 minutes to improve your strength and flexibility with this blended Pilates and yoga workout

A Pilates instructor says you only need eight minutes to strengthen your hips and glutes

If I wanted to reduce lower-back pain I’d build core and glute strength with these three moves

A Pilates instructor says you should do these three stretches every day for better spinal health

A Pilates instructor says you should try this simple challenge to maintain your balance as you get older

Yoga

A yoga instructor recommends practicing this pose if your lower back hurts at the end of the day

I didn't think I was well enough to do daily yoga until I tried this app that's designed with people like me in mind

I'm a fitness writer who has practiced yoga for ten years—here's why you should swap fast-paced flows for Yin yoga

A yoga instructor recommends this 10-minute guided meditation for people who think they can’t meditate

The internet's favourite yoga instructor says this 15-minute routine will "energize your body"—I put it to the test

Anyone new to yoga should start with these three poses, according to a yoga instructor

Walking

I tried this four-minute walking meditation to combat the Sunday scaries and it helped me feel more grounded

I tried this 2,000-step walking workout and I felt so energized afterwards

I tried walking yoga and I was amazed by how calm it made me feel

I tried this 1,000-step workout and it was a great energy boost and stress buster

Not got the time for more daily steps? Here are three ways to make your walk more challenging and boost your metabolism

I tried power walking every day for two weeks and I'd recommend it to anyone who wants to boost their cardio

Meet the team

Jonathan Shannon

Ruth Gaukrodger

Lou Mudge

Running

I'm a run coach and I refuse to run without these three things

I got my fastest 5K running time in these best-selling shoes from Brooks—and they’re currently at their lowest price in the Amazon Spring Sale

A physical therapist says doing these mobility drills before a run can help you avoid injury

These six exercises helped me overcome knee injuries and run pain-free, says a Pilates teacher

This type of running shoe "can make the run easier" according to a running shoe expert

If you've started running in 2025 you need to start prioritizing these three things

Nutrition

This easy high-protein recipe is my favorite health-conscious weeknight dinner

How this one simple change to the way I make breakfast helps me to eat healthier

I asked a gut health expert for her top three tips for a happier, healthier digestive system

Put the maple syrup down! Here's how I'll make Pancake Day tasty without resorting to sugar

I worked with a sports nutritionist and these were her top fast food recommendations for eating healthier meals when on the go

This zesty lemon dill tuna salad has 36g of protein per serving

Fitness Equipment & Tech

I’m a personal trainer and if I wanted to start strength training these are the six things I’d buy in the Amazon Big Spring Sale

A writer used this exact walking pad to hit 8,000 steps a day for a year—and it's reduced by $100 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale

I'm a fitness writer and my favorite Nike shoe is currently more than $50 off at Dick's

Hex dumbbells are the first bit of kit I bought for my home gym—here's why you should too

My ab roller changed my life—if I was shopping for a new one this is the one I'd pick

I test walking shoes for a living and Hoka's best slip-on shoe is currently 25% off at REI

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