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A woman holds a pair of dumbbells at her sides in the gym. She is smiling and we see the blurred outline of machinery behind her.

This is the only arms workout you need if you’re a beginner—and it consists of just three moves

Master some strength training basics with this mini arms circuit

New to kettlebells? Try this no-swing full-body workout

Workouts
I tried Anne Hathaway's trainer's plank challenge—here's why I'll be adding it to my workouts

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A Pilates instructor recommends this six-move routine for beginners who want to build core strength

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"This is a lifesaver for those slouching over laptops"—a yoga instructor shares five moves that will boost your posture
Avoid these six bad habits if you're new to the gym and you'll be fine, says a trainer

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If I wanted sculpted shoulders and arms I’d do this Pilates-style strength workout

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Man sitting in living room with heavy dumbbells on his knees

Arnold Schwarzenegger's five-move dumbbell workout will help anyone build muscle and burn fat, but here's how I would make it more beginner-friendly

Workouts Because this is a routine that everyone should have in their locker

These four simple movement hacks can help you manage back pain

Mobility Daily moves that make a difference

By Maddy Biddulph Published 23 January 25

Mobility
You don't need to buy heavier weights to build muscle, try this trainer's five exercise hacks first

Workout There's no need to buy heavier weights with these muscle-building hacks

By Maddy Biddulph Published 17 January 25

Workout
Never used a kettlebell before? Start with this beginner-friendly routine to build strength all over safely

Workouts Swerve the swings and use these five beginner-friendly moves to build total-body fitness

By Sam Rider Published 16 January 25

Workouts

"This warm-up is especially necessary on cold days"—a physical therapist shares a five-minute mobility routine for runners

Running It will help you avoid injury and get more out of your run

By Alice Porter Published 11 January 25

Running
A personal trainer says these two simple hip stretches can soothe a sore back

Mobility If you want to improve lower back pain, start by stretching your hips

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 9 January 25

Mobility
A physical therapist recommends these three moves to keep you strong and mobile as you age

Mobility Pair these mobility drills with your strength training routine

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 8 January 25

Mobility

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A woman practices a butterfly yoga pose at home on a mat with her eyes close. She's wearing a shirt and leggings. Her knees are bent out to the sides and her feet are touching. She sits upright and grasps both feet in her hands. Behind her we see shelves filled with books, plants and vases.

I tried doing this yoga pose every day for two weeks and was surprised at how much it improved my posture

Yoga Practicing butterfly pose helped my posture, sleep and stress levels

This one stretch changed the game for me when I was recovering from a tough abs workout

Yoga I halved my recovery time after an abs workout, and it’s all thanks to this one stretch

By Lou Mudge Published 6 November 24

Yoga
This is the one Pilates exercise I can't get enough of—here's why

Pilates Pilates scissors works your abs, core and legs, plus it's fun

By Camilla Artault Published 5 November 24

Pilates

Five exercises that will help anyone achieve their first pull-up

workouts Strengthen your grip, arms, back and even core with this five-move workout

By Sam Rider Published 3 November 24

workouts
The five-minute yoga flow you should do every day: an instructor's step-by-step guide

Yoga Practicing sun salutations will boost your strength and mobility

By Alice Porter Published 30 October 24

Yoga
I’m a personal trainer and this is my favorite exercise for strong and healthy hips

Yoga Improve lower-body strength and mobility with one simple move

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published 5 September 24

Yoga

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woman facing the camera holding a pink resistance band at both ends and pulling it apart.

When I'm stuck at my desk all day I use this resistance band routine to relieve pain instantly—it only takes one minute

Flexibility It doubles as a quick mobilizing shoulder drill before exercise too

A mobility coach says to use this four-move glute warm-up before your next workout if you spend all day sitting

Workouts And it only takes five minutes

By Sam Rider Published 18 February 25

Workouts
"This is a great workout for someone looking to build strength and muscle"—a coaching duo shares a 30-minute full-body workout you can do without equipment

Workout No gym or weights required

By Becks Shepherd Published 15 February 25

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The two moves everyone should be doing for better posture, according to a Pilates instructor

Pilates Spend 10 minutes in the morning doing these simple movements to develop the mobility and strength needed to support your posture

By Alice Porter Published 14 February 25

Pilates
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By Lou Mudge Published 13 February 25

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