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.
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Real life weight loss: This woman lost an incredible 312lbs to save her own life
Weight Loss Lexi from FatGirlFedUp lost an astonishing 312lbs since 2016, after describing herself as a "prisoner in her own body"
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The three-minute burpee test is the perfect no-time, full-body HIIT workout
Fitness The International Burpee Test is a simple but difficult workout. How high can you score?
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Can lifting weights until failure help build muscle? Here's what the research says
Fitness Lifting weights until you can lift no more is a popular muscle-building strategy. But what does the science say?
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Influencers may have to display a logo on digitally altered body images, and we're here for it
Wellness The Digitally Altered Body Image Bill might change the way you browse Instagram and TikTok
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Why treadmills are the most popular cardio machine in 2022
Running Treadmills are reportedly the most-searched-for home exercise solution – but is it the best for you?
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Over 60? Staying active keeps your brain young, according to research
Seniors Staying active when over 60 is important to ward off dementia and other brain-degenerative diseases
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No gym? This home weights workout will help you lose weight fast
Workout This personal trainer's 45-minute weights workout will get you lean, burning fat, and building muscle
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Stretching exercises: Learn some basic stretches, avoid injury and live longer
Wellness Supple strength is the name of the game with this guide to stretching exercises
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3 minutes of exercise is enough to extend your life by up to 30% longer
Fitness Are "micro-workouts" the future? Research says short workouts can drastically improve your health
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Stress may be ruining your gut health – here's how to fix it
Wellness Studies link stress to poor gut health, causing bowel inflammation, bad skin, and more
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Real Life Weight Loss: How this former 310lbs man became a competitive bodybuilder
Weight loss Gill from Guam lost 130lbs before discovering bodybuilding and entering competitions, not letting loose skin hold him back
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YouTuber stretches like a gymnast every day for 30 days, and the results are amazing
Fitness Keltie O'Conner tried doing 30 minutes of Olympic gymnast flexibility training every day for 30 days
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This is the healthiest way to cook chicken, according to science
Nutrition Grilling? Roasting? Poaching? Chicken and other meats are way healthier poached than grilled – here's why
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Beat the January Blues with skateboarding, even in middle age
Outdoors Mid-life skateboarders are less likely to suffer from depression and have a different outlook on life, according to a new study
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Sit at a desk all day? Try this one exercise recommended by a physio
Wellness This foam roller exercise can help improve blood flow and reduce pain caused by too much sitting down
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Get bigger biceps with these two moves (and why everyone should train arms)
Fitness YouTuber and fitness guru Eugene Tao's video illustrates how to get bigger biceps fast
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Make fitness goals you'll hit with these science-backed decision-making hacks
Fitness Combining two different types of fitness goals – vague and specific – is the key to sticking to your resolutions this year
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Is the pegan diet really effective for weight loss?
Nutrition The pegan diet is a mix of paleo and vegan diet philosophies, but can it really help us lose weight?
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Real life weight loss: I was "Mister Fast Food" before losing 300lbs
Weight loss DJ Varela drank and lived on fast food as a club promoter, weighing 500lbs. He's now 300lbs down and an aspiring MMA fighter
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Why running is the perfect weight loss workout to beat the January blues
Running Running and walking might be last on your list of things to do in the cold, short days, but they're the best exercises for winter
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Healthy diet: Eat more fiber to fight COVID, heart disease and even cancer
Nutrition Dietary fiber and a healthy gut is the key to better immune systems, skin, sleep and energy – here's what foods to eat
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How stretching your legs can improve your heart – especially in middle-age
Wellness Stretching doesn't just boost flexibility, but it also improves heart health by encouraging circulation
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This is how long most people stick to their new year's resolutions (and how to beat it)
Wellness People stick to their new year's resolutions for just 17.8 days before abandoning them. Here's how to beat the odds
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Why seniors can use protein shakes to help prevent falls, get stronger and lose weight
Seniors Protein supplements can help older adults avoid falls and injuries, increase satiety, and boost heart health. Get shaking
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