Matt Evans
With a Master’s Degree in journalism from Cardiff University, Matt started his digital journalism career at Men’s Health and stayed on for over two years, where he earned his stripes in health and fitness reporting. Since then, his byline has appeared in a wide variety of publications and sites including Runner’s World, Women’s Health, Men’s Fitness, and LiveScience on everything from exercise, to nutrition, to mental health, alongside covering extreme sports for Red Bull.
Matt's was on Fit&Well since the site's launch until his move to TechRadar, writing on running, nutrition, mental health, and every other topic the website touches. However, his experience makes him uniquely suited to all things muscle development, whether that’s interviewing the experts on the best way to do a barbell squat, or expounding the virtues of stretching and yoga on giving your body a longer shelf-life.
Stretching is Matt’s top fitness tip. He originally discovered exercise through martial arts, holding a black belt in Karate, and trained for many years in kickboxing. In recent years, he also fell in love with yoga, as it combined martial-arts style stretching with a bit of personal space.
When he’s not training or writing about health and fitness, he can be found reading doorstop-thick fantasy books with lots of fictional maps in them.
Latest articles by Matt Evans
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I tried the new Peloton Guide: Here's what I loved—and what I didn't
Fitness We try the new Peloton Guide home workout kit to see if it lives up to the hype
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30 minutes, 300 calories burned, and 20% reduced risk of cancer—all through cycling
Wellness 30 minutes of cycling helped older men burn 300 calories and prevent prostate cancer, according to research
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Burn fat in 12 minutes with this high-energy Tabata workout
Workout This 12-minute no-equipment Tabata workout will burn fat and boost your fitness, according to research
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Can't do pull-ups? Try doorway curls and inverted rows to build muscle first
Fitness If you're struggling to do one pull-up, try these easy moves to build muscle and work your way up to it
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Don't like cardio? You can burn fat just through strength training, says science
Weight loss Loathe the treadmill? Strength training can burn 1lb of fat without diet or exercise, according to research
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Struggling to build muscle? Train less intensely but more often, according to science
Fitness Training more often at a lower intensity will allow you to build muscle faster, as there's less fatigue and soreness
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It's not just lack of motivation—even science says it's hard to start exercising
Weight loss Research says exercise gets physically harder if you don't do it often, which is why it's so important to stay active
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This high-intensity, low-impact workout is a great 30-minute body blitz
Workout This low-impact home workout can be done with or without weights to burn fat and build muscle
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Virtual workouts made me fit, and these Hydrow US & UK deals will do the same for you
Deal These flash Hydrow rowing machine deals for US and UK fitness fans shave $$$ off the premium rower's high price
By Matt Evans Published
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These four step-by-step yoga moves will improve flexibility in your back
Yoga Back pain? This four-move yoga routine from boutique London studio Indaba is designed to improve flexibility in your back
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Just 10 minutes of jump rope each day can burn fat fast and improve your fitness
Fitness Jump rope is a great method to burn fat – it's cheap, it's easy, and just 10 minutes a day can improve your VO2 max
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"I lost 100lbs of weight, and I'm healthier than ever, but was shamed for it"
Weight loss Catriona was deeply unhappy as the scale tipped over 235lbs, but she transformed her mental and physical health
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Want bigger arms? Take up cycling before weight training, says new study
Fitness Cardio exercise before weight training can help you build muscle, according to research
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Video games can help fitness beginners enjoy physical activity—Here are the ones to try
Fitness Video games aren't as effective as conventional physical activity, but they're more fun (according to research)
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Weight training for just 30 minutes a week can help you live longer and lose weight
Fitness Weight training for half an hour a week can cut your risk of cancer and diabetes, according to Tohoku University
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This 20-minute dumbbell workout uses "supersets" to build muscle, but how does it work?
Workout This dumbbell workout will have you doing two moves at once, using "supersets" to build muscle fast
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I live in a small apartment—That's why this Bowflex folding treadmill deal is so good
Deal You can save a HUGE $800 on this folding Bowflex BXT6 treadmill deal, perfect for tight spaces
By Matt Evans Published
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Don't focus on weight loss – focus on getting fit instead to see results, says research
Weight loss Don't look at weight loss to measure success, as physical fitness outweighs the number on the scale
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Try this 15-minute dumbbell workout to build muscle in your legs, arms and core
Workout This popular 15-minute, total-body dumbbell workout has garnered over 2 million views online
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What you eat can reduce wrinkles and create healthy skin, according to studies
Aging Want healthy skin and reduced wrinkle depth? Try probiotics, research says
By Matt Evans Published
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Have a desk job? These moves undo the damage of sitting and work your abs too
Fitness Primal movements on all fours help your hip flexibility and core strength. Here's how to get started
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Flash sale: Save $300 on the incredible Hydrow rowing machine today only!
Deal There's no time to waste: Save a minimum of $300 on all Hydrow rowing machines right now, just for today. Don't miss out!
By Matt Evans Published
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Sleeping with ambient light can cause insulin resistance and weight gain, says science
Sleep Your sleeping environment can help you lose weight and combat diabetes – or contribute to it
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Build bigger arms, shoulders, and more with this 10-minute home workout
workout This popular workout from an expert PT takes just 10 minutes and two dumbbells to build upper-body muscle
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