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I tried the latest routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor and it provided immediate relief to my stiff shoulders
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A yoga and fitness instructor says that hip immobility is a common problem—here's how to fix it
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What is the 4-2-3k method? An expert trainer says this training routine can help busy people get fit and improve longevity
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A personal trainer says this is the best workout for building strength if you're over 60 and have limited mobility
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I'm a yoga teacher and every morning I kickstart my day with this anti-aging vinyasa flow
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"Sometimes I don't hit my targets": This is what a realistic week of strength-building workouts looks like for a Pilates teacher who is short on time
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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Ditch the weights with this effective no-equipment full-body workout
Build your strength and stamina in less than 20 minutes
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I’m a personal trainer and this is the exact 30-minute workout I do to fight menopause symptoms, build strength and boost cardio fitness
This combo helps ease the worst menopause symptoms
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Have you tried the Roxanne push-up challenge? I guarantee it’ll leave a smile on your face at the end of your next workout
Here’s how to adapt this fun challenge to suit any ability
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An expert trainer says these are the three dumbbell moves beginners should start with to build full-body strength
Getting back into exercise? Start here
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A trainer shares the best move to target “the most undertrained muscle group for women”
It will help you build upper-body strength and improve your posture
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Want a stronger core? Ditch the floor exercises for standing ones, says this certified trainer
You don’t need crunches for a strong core
Flexibility
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I tried adopting this one simple habit after watching Netflix’s Blue Zone documentary and it made a huge difference to my mobility in just one month
Avoid the couch at the end of the day and try relaxing on the floor instead
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I did four easy stretches every morning for a week and it helped melt away tension in my lower back in less than five minutes a day
Drawing on exercises from the McKenzie Method protocol, the key is to allow your lower back, glutes and legs to completely relax
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I tried this one simple stretch and it's completely changed the way I recover post-workout
I was amazed by how effective it was
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An orthopedic physical therapist says you should be doing these three hip flexor stretches to improve your mobility
Adding these three simple moves into your work day could preserve your hip mobility into old age
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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
Pilates
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A Pilates instructor shares her top four exercises to improve your shoulder mobility and ease sore shoulder muscles
Combat shoulder discomfort and muscle tightness
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Ease your lower back pain in just three moves with this Pilates instructor's beginner-friendly routine
If you spend a lot of time sitting, these stretches can help restore mobility in your back
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A Pilates instructor says a resistance band can be as good as a reformer, if you know how to use it—start with these six moves
Develop strength, mobility and coordination with just one tool
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A Pilates instructor recommends these three moves to improve your core strength and balance
Support your spine with these equipment-free moves
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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
Strengthen your lower body with this pull-focused workout
Yoga
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A yoga teacher says these are the three things you should do before bed for a restful night’s sleep
When you can’t switch off, use these techniques to wind down
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I asked a yoga teacher how to test and improve my hip mobility and she revealed the most obvious indicator of tight hips
A yoga teacher says that sitting cross-legged can tell you a lot about your hip mobility
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Spinal mobility is "central to a healthy body." Here's how this yoga teacher recommends you improve it in just three moves
Do you have a stiff back? It might be spinal immobility
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Use this easy yoga pose to boost circulation, promote recovery and lower stress levels
All you need is gravity
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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
Ease tension and tightness with these easy poses
Walking
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This coach’s top three post-walk stretches “release tension, restore mobility and encourage better blood flow”
Try these three stretches after a long walk to prevent stiffness
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A walking expert suggests making this one tweak to your walks if you struggle to hit your step goal
“Walking is a great opportunity for upping our social connection”
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A trainer says this is the walking workout you should do if you only have 15 minutes to spare
This timed workout is gentle on the joints and can be done on a treadmill or outdoors
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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
This low-impact routine still provided a cardio challenge
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A Harvard professor says the slower you walk the faster you age—but following these exercise guidelines could add years to your life
Use this 10-meter walking test to see how your gait speed measures up for your age
Running
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I’m a running coach and runner—here’s the weekly lifting routine I never skip
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Is 10 minutes of running enough to boost your health? Here's what I found after trying it for two weeks
It improved my mood, digestion and sleep quality
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A physical therapist shares the one exercise he recommends for runners with stiff hips
The root cause of your stiffness might be weakness, not tightness
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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
Nutrition
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A longevity expert says you should prioritise these three surprising things when eating to live a long, healthy life
Your eating habits can help you live longer, and it’s about more than just the foods you eat
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Should you be taking a magnesium supplement? I asked a dietitian
Magnesium can help you sleep better, but should you be taking it in supplement form?
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I tried this crispy Parmesan zucchini rings recipe from Instagram and it was so good it’s now my go-to healthy snack
I just can’t get enough of these
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What men should and shouldn’t eat before and after a workout to maximize their training
According to two experts
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Hit your protein goal with these low-fat, high-protein turkey burgers, inspired by koftas
Stand aside, dry turkey burgers
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
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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
