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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 needed -
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I’m a personal trainer and if you want to strengthen your walking muscles, I recommend these three exercises -
These are the four moves a Pilates instructor does every week to build strong abs in her 40s -
I’m a personal trainer and if I only had 15 minutes to build full-body strength, here’s what I’d do
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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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
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If I started strength training in my 50s, these are the five moves I’d learn firstIt’s never too late to start weight lifting
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I’m a personal trainer and I’ve transformed my deep-core strength with this one rarely-used exerciseAdding movement to a high plank develops an underappreciated part of your torso
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Defend against the effects of prolonged sitting with this full-body kettlebell workoutBuild muscle and restore mobility around your hips, shoulders and upper back
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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
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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“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 workouts
The 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 Pilates
Enjoy the low-impact, posture-aligning benefits of Cadillac Pilates at home with just a mat and resistance band
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A Pilates teacher recommends this eight-minute beginner routine to strengthen your core and stabilize your spine“A strong core is about how well you can control your body, not how many crunches you can do,” says BetterMe’s Brittni Johnson
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A Pilates teacher says this low-impact routine will build full-body strength and it’s ideal for beginnersTrain your body to master all the major jobs you need it to do with this no-equipment routine
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I asked a Pilates instructor which five lower-body moves she would teach a beginner—here’s what she suggests and how to progress themBuild a stronger lower body without equipment
Yoga
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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
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I did this 30-minute yoga practice after a five-hour car journey and it provided immediate relief to my stiff neck and shouldersIf you’ve spent too much time sitting, try this
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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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
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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
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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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 experts
The filling and nutritious foods that can help with weight management and leave you feeling satisfied rather than deprived
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“A deep squat is a human rest position”—a physical therapist explains the benefits of a deep squat and how to break up with chairs for goodTry breaking up your couch time with this mobility move
