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If you only have 30 minutes to work out, a trainer says you should do these seven moves to hit all the major muscle groups
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A barre instructor says this five-minute no-equipment routine will give you an energy boost—I put it to the test
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A personal trainer says "you’ll never do sit-ups again" after trying these five exercises
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I didn't realise how much walking 10,000 steps a day was benefitting my health until I stopped
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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
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Anyone new to Pilates should start with these four YouTube challenges, according to instructors
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Cardio & Strength Workouts
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I tried the workout that celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson swear by and it's even better than Pilates for building strength
Lagree Lagree looks a lot like reformer Pilates but is a great option if you want to build muscle but don't like the gym
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Flexibility
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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
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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
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Undo the damage of sitting with these three simple chair stretches to fix your posture
Flexibility It only takes a few minutes
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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
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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
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Pilates
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A Pilates instructor says you should do these three stretches every day for better spinal health
Simple movements you can do sitting cross-legged
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Walking
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Running
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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
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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
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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
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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
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If you've started running in 2025 you need to start prioritizing these three things
Running Sleep, eat, do mobility work, repeat
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Nutrition
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fitness Equipment & Tech
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This simple exercise will help reduce your risk of falls as you get older, according to an exercise scientist
Active ageing Pete Williams introduces the sprinter's fall, a way to help over-60s maintain the strength needed to stop themselves from falling
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I tried this quick method from the meditation app Calm to stop my mind racing
Mindfulness Stop spinning thoughts in their tracks with this mindfulness trick
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New to the gym? Avoid these six bad habits and you'll be fine, says a trainer
Workouts Heed this advice to make the most of every workout
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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