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I'm a fitness writer and Move With Nicole is my go-to Pilates instructor—these are three of her routines I think you should try
Pilates I've tried dozens of Nicole McPherson's popular workouts, but these are three that I return to again and again
By Alice Porter Published
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I'm a meditation teacher and I think this is the most effective technique to reduce stress in minutes
Mindfulness There are many ways to lower stress, but I've found cyclic sighing to be immediately effective for me and my clients
By Ciara McGinley Published
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Two dumbbells, six moves and 20 minutes are all you need to boost your metabolism and build muscle tone
Workout Work up a sweat and put a smile on your face with this fast-paced workout
By Alice Porter Published
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Strengthen your core and improve your posture with this trainer’s 10-minute Pilates workout
Workout Here are 10 Pilates-inspired exercises to help build a stronger, more powerful core
By Lois Mackenzie Published
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I tried doing these four stretches after my run and they provided immediate relief for my stiff hips and legs
running This five-minute routine helped me avoid my usual post-run aches
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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When is the best time to drink a protein shake? Here's what one supplement scientist thinks
Do you need to down a shaker full straight after your workout? Probably not
By Harry Bullmore Published
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You only need three minutes to reduce stress and boost concentration with this instructor’s breathwork session
Yoga "This session may improve focus and clarity, helping concentration and centering the mind" - Avery Whitmore
By Harry Bullmore Published
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I tried this five minute deep-core Pilates workout and it fired up my abs
Pilates You only need five minutes to strengthen your deep core at home
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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You only need five moves and two light dumbbells to strengthen your whole body at home
Workout Strengthen your legs, arms, shoulders and core with this minimal-equipment session
By Harry Bullmore Published
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I tried a 1000-step walking workout and the results surprised me
Walking I worked up a sweat in just ten minutes with this high energy step count workout
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I'm a personal trainer and this is the standing abs finisher I use with my clients
Workouts All you need is one weight and three moves to build functional core strength
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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A run coach explains how to make running feel easier
Running Build your muscles and cardio endurance with these four tips
By Lois Mackenzie Published
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"This is the best method for toning your body"—A Pilates instructor explains the 3-2-10 method
pilates, workout A combination of strength training, Pilates and walking might just be the best way to improve your health.
By Alice Porter Published
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A physical therapist says these are the three stretches you should be doing to release stiff hips after a lower-body workout
Workout Ease post-workout muscle soreness and improve your range of motion with these expert's straightforward stretches
By Lou Mudge Published
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The most common mistakes this teacher sees in Pilates classes and how to fix them to see results quicker
Pilates Get the most out of your time on the mat by avoiding these pitfalls
By Alice Porter Published
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This one move will prime your entire body for exercise and reduce your risk of injury, according to an expert trainer
Warm-up If you're guilty of skipping warm-ups, you need to hear this trainer's advice.
By Alice Porter Published
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A strength training expert says these are the three simple rules every beginner should follow
Workout Just starting out and need a little guidance? This advice can set you on the right path
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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One of the world’s fittest women shares a 12-minute bodyweight workout that anyone can do at home
Workout This workout is a great challenge for all fitness levels
By Harry Bullmore Published
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My lower-back pain was awful until I tried this one stretch, recommended by an orthopedic physical therapist
Workout I've done the bretzel stretch every day for a week and it's been a revelation
By Lou Mudge Published
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No, not planks—I’m a personal trainer and these are the three core moves I always recommend for beginners
Workout Swap the plank for these three core-strengthening exercises
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I only had 10 minutes to work out so I tried this full-body Pilates routine and the results surprised me
pilates A fitness writer swaps out her usual weights workouts for a bodyweight session
By Alice Porter Published
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Three stretches to do if you wake up with a sore neck and shoulders, according to a physical therapist
Workout A physical therapist says these are the three stretches you should be doing if you wake up with a stiff neck
By Lou Mudge Published
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I'm a yoga teacher and this simple breathing exercise calms me down in minutes
Yoga Learn how to do humming bee breath and help your mind and body to relax whenever it needs to
By Samantha Lewis Published
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The three best exercises for building upper-body strength, according to an expert trainer
Workout Simplify your workouts with these dumbbell moves
By Alice Porter Published
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I ran a mile every morning for a week—here’s what happened
Running These short runs had a huge impact on my wellbeing
By Amanda Mactas Published
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I did a stretching routine every night before bed and was surprised at how effective it was
Yoga Stretching before bed helped me release muscle tension, relax and sleep more soundly
By Amanda Mactas Published
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A physical therapist says desk workers should do these moves every hour—here's what happened when I tried them for a week
Feel-good movement Dr Andy Fata-Chan’s routine helped me limber up and improved my flexibility
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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How to tell hunger from food cravings
Nutrition Learning to eat intuitively can help you tell real hunger from emotion-based food cravings
By Camilla Artault Published
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I’ve practiced Pilates every week for the past year—here’s how it’s improved my health and wellbeing
Pilates From a stronger core to increased flexibility—is there anything Pilates can’t do?
By Becks Shepherd Published