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Want to feel stronger and steadier on every walk? Try these five strength and balance drills for uneven ground -
Your body moves in multiple directions—here’s how to train it to build well-rounded strength, balance and coordination -
A trainer explains why your usual workouts become less effective in your 40s and 50s—and how to fix it -
I’m a personal trainer and if you want to strengthen your walking muscles, I recommend these three exercises -
Try a Tai Chi expert’s go-to morning routine to release tension and boost focus -
Ease back and hip stiffness with this 10-minute beginner Pilates flow
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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My 73-year-old dad uses this three-move dumbbell routine to build functional, full-body strengthWhen life leaves you with zero time to work out, you have to be efficient
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“We have to separate the number on the scale from the assessment of our health”—a trainer who owns a longevity clinic shares the weekly workout routine she followsPlus, her advice for developing a consistent exercise habit
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The one type of strength work Anne Hathaway says she wished she had discovered earlier in lifeThe star credits pelvic floor training with transforming her health and energy—and experts agree it’s not just for post-natal care
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I help people exercise for a living and this is my secret weapon for getting their heart rate up and working the core and glutes—no weights neededThis cheap tool makes bodyweight exercises a lot harder
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I’m a personal trainer and if I only had 15 minutes to build full-body strength, here’s what I’d doPick up a pair of dumbbells and do these four moves
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I’m a personal trainer in my 40s—these are the five moves I recommend to everyone to keep their hips feeling youngHormonal changes and prolonged sitting can affect hip strength and mobility—here’s the remedy
Flexibility
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These three moves can relax your back muscles more effectively than stretching, according to a physical therapistIf your back feels tight, stretching may not be the best solution
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When I wake up with stiff joints, I do this five-minute mobility flowGet out of bed and get your circulation going and loosen your joints with this accessible standing routine
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A yoga teacher who works with people who play racket sports recommends this four-move routine to boost mobility and aid recoveryKeep your spine and shoulders rally-ready with this gentle flow
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Three poses a yoga teacher recommends over-55s practice regularly to maintain their balance and stay mobileCombat age-related muscle loss and joint stiffness with these beginner-friendly poses
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I stopped sitting with my legs crossed for 30 days and realised one important thing about optimal desk postureTrying this experiment reduced my hip and knee pain
Pilates
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Bookmark this five-minute workout recommended by a Pilates instructor for your next exercise snackQuick moves that target the core, glutes and shoulders
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Over 50? A Pilates teacher wants you to try these three exercises to build core strengthNo planks in sight
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These are the four moves a Pilates instructor does every week to build strong abs in her 40sUpgrade your crunches with these future-proofing exercises instead
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“I want my training to support longevity and performance—to feel good today and 30 years from now,” says Peloton instructor Rebecca Kennedy. Here's her week of workoutsThe instructor has two simple bits of advice to help you stay on track with your own workout schedule
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A Cadillac Pilates instructor says this low-impact home workout is ideal for anyone new to PilatesEnjoy the low-impact, posture-aligning benefits of Cadillac Pilates at home with just a mat and resistance band
Yoga
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Yoga with Adriene's new posture routine relieved my aching shoulders—but the biggest benefit was something else entirelyI’ll be using this 25-minute routine again to ease more than just my shoulder aches
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The one yoga pose I rely on to help me recover after a long walk or hikeThis pose offers more than just a good stretch
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I’m a yoga therapist and these are the two spine-stretching moves I start my day with before even getting out of bedSimple poses you can do in your pajamas
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A yoga teacher who works with people who play racket sports recommends this four-move routine to boost mobility and aid recovery
Keep your spine and shoulders rally-ready with this gentle flow
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Three poses a yoga teacher recommends over-55s practice regularly to maintain their balance and stay mobile
Combat age-related muscle loss and joint stiffness with these beginner-friendly poses
Walking
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I tried an 8,000-step walking workout in my lunch break and it helped me feel more alert at work in the afternoonGet your steps in without leaving the house
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Walking in the morning helped regulate my appetite—and it could be because it increased my GLP-1 hormone levels naturallyAccording to a dietitian, there are three reasons my morning walks curbed my appetite
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Strengthen your entire lower body to handle the demands of running and hiking with this six-move workout from a trainer and serial ultramarathon runnerStrengthen, stabilize and protect key joints and muscles to handle the demands of regular running and hiking
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Matt Damon and Emily Blunt’s Hollywood trainer says this is one of the easiest and simplest things you can do to improve your long-term health“Stop trying to go from zero to fit in a matter of weeks,” says Hollywood trainer Jason Walsh
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I average 28,000 steps across a weekend—here’s the stretch I do to avoid tight hips after walkingA physical therapist taught me this 45-second move
Running
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I’m a physical therapist and endurance runner—these are the three things I wish every beginner knew before they started runningFollow this advice to stay on track with your training plan
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A physical therapist shares everything he learned while stroller runningHere’s how to safely log some miles with your little ones
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Strengthen your entire lower body to handle the demands of running and hiking with this six-move workout from a trainer and serial ultramarathon runner
Strengthen, stabilize and protect key joints and muscles to handle the demands of regular running and hiking
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Sore knees used to slow me down whenever I ran—now I use this five-minute warm-up routine before every sessionWake up dormant muscles, prime tendons, lubricate joints and prepare the whole body for action
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Runners—this is the last core workout you’ll ever need to maintain posture and improve efficiency with every strideStrengthen your abs, glutes, hips, lower back and deep trunk muscles to help your body maintain posture and resist fatigue
Nutrition
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A protein-rich savory breakfast is my go-to for energy all morning—here are three trending recipes for you to tryThese tasty dishes will help regulate blood sugar and keep you fuller for longer
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I asked registered dietitians which cooking oils they really use—here’s what they saidFour recommendations, plus whether fortified oils are worth the extra money
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I asked a dietitian which seeds women should eat in midlife—here are her five top picksBut one stands out from the others
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A sports dietitian shares her weekly grocery list for protein-packed meals and snacksInspiration for your next trip to the grocery store
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The high-fiber supplement experts swear by and three easy recipes that make it taste greatIncrease your fiber intake with psyllium
Fitness Equipment & Tech
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Shop the 50 best deals in REI's Labor Day sale, all with 50% off or more—featuring newly discounted items from the North Face, Patagonia, Arc'teryx and moreDeal This is hands down the best REI sale I've ever seen in years
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Why are some of us so obsessed with our Garmin fitness age? A professor of psychology explainsSharing your metrics and logging your workouts can actually help you stay motivated
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I walk 10,000 steps a day and these are my favorite headphones for walking—now less than $35Deal Launched yesterday, the Soundpeats UU2 may be your new favorite walking buddy
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I’m a fitness writer and my favourite activewear brand just launched a huge summer sale—these are the sports bras, shorts and leggings to shop nowThey perform well and look great—what more can you ask for?
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Get up to 70% off in the Gymshark sale, with my 56 picks for $40 or lessPrices start at as little as $5.40
More from Fit&Well
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Vote for the first Readers’ Choice workout!Tell us what kind of movement you’d like to do in the morning and how long you’d like to do it for, and we’ll create the most popular one
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Exhausted all the time? Six expert-approved ways women can support their energy that go beyond “sleep more”Number three is my favorite
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The three things a spine surgeon wishes everyone would do to improve their core stabilityDon’t let a sedentary lifestyle increase your chances of developing a back problem
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This quick breathwork exercise could help calm morning anxiety in just two minutesYou can feel a shift within minutes
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Every time I feel anxious, I reach for this seven-minute headspace meditation—here’s how it helpsHow embracing uncertainty made me a calmer person
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I asked two scientists to help me stop endlessly scrolling on social media—this one trick worked really wellHow you can use your brain’s reward system to tackle unwanted habits
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Diabetes can affect how your body reacts to exercise—a trainer explains how to adapt your workouts to manage blood sugar levels and work out safely“There is no reason you can’t train the same as everyone else once you know how your body reacts,” says BetterMe’s Garett Reid
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Trying to lose weight? Here’s what you should add to your diet, rather than cut, according to expertsThe filling and nutritious foods that can help with weight management and leave you feeling satisfied rather than deprived
