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A yoga teacher says this is the simple three-move standing sequence she uses to improve posture and balance in older adults
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A trainer says this 30-minute treadmill walking workout will help you keep active during winter
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An expert trainer says this is the one type of training that is essential for good balance and posture, but most people aren’t doing it
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I’ve been doing Yoga With Adriene’s January programmes for 10 years—here’s why I think the just-announced 2026 series is great for beginners
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A trainer says you can strengthen your core while protecting your spine with these three crunch alternatives
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A barre instructor recommends these two moves for beginners who want to improve their core strength and posture without equipment
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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Only got 30 minutes to exercise before the family wakes up? Try this quick and quiet medicine ball full-body workout
One piece of kit for a full-body blast
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Improve balance, core strength and stability with this one underrated piece of home fitness equipment
All you need is a wobble board
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An expert trainer says this dumbbell move should be a staple in everyone's workout routine—here's why
Build upper-body strength and challenge your stability
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A personal trainer recommends these three standing exercises for strengthening the hips
If joint pain prevents you from traditional lower-body exercises, try these alternatives
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Here’s how strong your grip should be in each decade of your life
Find out how to test your grip strength and compare your score against norms by age and sex
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Forget abs—these are the core muscles we should all be training to reduce back pain and improve posture
Try this 10-minute deep core resistance band workout
Flexibility
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I started my day doing this one stretch from bed for 30 days and it made a big difference to my hip mobility
It also helped with my lower-back pain
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This is one of the best upper-body exercises to try if you sit at a desk all day
Here’s why I start and finish every working day with this simple stretch
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Why menopause causes frozen shoulder—and six exercises to help
Exercises to do daily
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Stretching can be a powerful tool to help the over-60s feel their best—combat aches and pains with these five assisted stretches
Use just a chair as your workout buddy for these exercises
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I added this breathing technique to my flexibility routine and it helped me get a deeper stretch
If you find it hard to hold a stretch, breathwork could make it easier
Pilates
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Want to reduce stiffness and gently engage your core? Try this six-move Pilates routine that you can do in front of the TV
Craving some movement without going far? Try this
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“It's time I give to myself before I give to anybody else”—a Pilates instructor shares his weekly routine and explains how morning movement boosts mental health
James Shaw combines Pilates, strength training and running
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This desk-side Pilates workout can counteract the damaging effects of sitting with just five moves
Achy shoulders, back or neck from sitting too long? Find relief with these moves
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A Pilates teacher says you can encourage deep core engagement in your workouts with the addition of this cheap tool
A Pilates ball can take your workout to the next level
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These are the best gifts to buy for Pilates-lovers this Black Friday, from at-home reformers to grip socks
I'm a fitness writer who swears by Pilates and this is the best equipment and activewear on sale this Black Friday
Yoga
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Feeling the festive stress? Try this yoga teacher's three relaxing poses to help manage holiday overwhelm
Take 15 minutes to destress and reset
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My knees ache when the weather gets cold but this 10-minute standing yoga routine has seriously helped
Strengthen your knees with this quick routine
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I’m a yoga therapist and fitness editor and one of these 13 gift ideas is sure to delight the yoga lover in your life, starting from £7
Whether you’re buying for a seasoned yogi or someone who’s just started rolling out their mat, one of these suggestions should enhance their journey
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This gentle chair stretching routine will ease lower-back tightness and improve posture—and it only takes three minutes
Offset the daily stresses of office work with these gentle stretches
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Stretch your whole body and improve your mobility in just 15 minutes with this yoga instructor’s flow
This low-impact flow will help soothe an overwhelmed nervous system
Walking
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I test walking shoes for a living and you can get more than $50 off my favorite shoe of 2025
Get the comfiest shoe I tested in 2025 for even less
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Get up to 65% off the grippiest New Balance shoe I’ve ever tested, with an even bigger discount than Black Friday
Save nearly $100 on these slip-resistant shoes
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A trainer says short sessions can have a big impact and shares a 10-minute treadmill walking workout to prove her point
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You can still get Black Friday prices on my favorite Skechers walking shoe
Deal There’s 30% off the Aero Spark Hands Free slip-in shoe—the spirit of Black Friday lives on
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I asked a physical therapist for her top three stretches for walking, here’s what she recommends
If you feel stiff or sore after a long walk, these stretches can help
Running
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I lost 100 pounds and became a runner—here’s the advice I wish I had on day one
If you’re a new runner, a bigger runner, or someone who has always felt “not athletic,” this advice might help
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Boost cardio fitness with this beginner-friendly alternative to the trending 4x4 Norwegian interval workout
An expert running coach says this entry-level workout is a more manageable option but holds many of the same benefits
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Three rules for beginners that will make running feel easier, according to an expert coach
Keep it simple, keep it varied and don't skip legs day, says Emmanuel Ovola
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An expert coach recommends these three exercises if you keep tripping over yourself when you run
Run smoother with stronger glutes, adductors and abs
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A Pilates instructor’s five go-to moves for runners—the core and glute work that will keep you injury-free
Target the weak spots that hold runners back
Nutrition
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I tried the viral banana bread granola recipe—it took five minutes to prep and gave me a sweet fiber-packed breakfast for a whole week
I’ll be making it on repeat
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I always felt run down so I tried taking a daily electrolyte—here’s what changed after a month
Could a daily supplement help restore my physical and mental equilibrium?
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Eating too late could wreck your sleep, muscle recovery and impact weight gain—why this expert recommends an early dinner
When to eat for better health
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These apple and cranberry pancakes are the ultimate cozy, protein-packed breakfast
These quick and easy pancakes are soft, fluffy, flavorful and loaded with protein
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I own a lot of blenders, but this one takes the cake for one simple reason
Blend on the go with this rechargeable, wireless blender
Fitness Equipment & Tech
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My favorite Hoka hybrid shoe is $45 cheaper for Cyber Monday—but the sale ends at midnight
Want a shoe that can do everything? This popular sneaker is available for just over $100
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Cyber Monday fitness deals LIVE! Last chance to save on workout essentials with better than Black Friday discounts
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Kettlebells are one of the best training tools for longevity—here’s what to look for if you’re buying them, according to Peloton’s top kettlebell trainer
The expert trainer says it’s well worth investing in this piece of equipment
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This is the exact Garmin watch that helped me run my first 10k—and it's under $200 for Black Friday
I went from never wearing a smartwatch to being a devout Garmin wearer
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I tried the Wattbike Proton smart bike for a month and it’s the best exercise bike I’ve ever used
Now with $450 off for Black Friday
More from Fit&Well
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I asked two fitness coaches about the most common mistake they see beginners make and they said it’s always the same thing
Set yourself up for success with these three tips from expert trainers
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If you suffer from joint pain or osteoarthritis, exercise should be your “first line of treatment” according to this physiotherapist
A lifestyle habit worth adopting
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I struggled to sleep, but I found this 10-minute meditation helps me doze off quicker than ever
This simple breathing technique helps me relax in minutes
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This is the biggest misconception women have about menopause—and what you can do to ease symptoms, according to a doctor
These are the six things a doctor encourages all women do during menopause to feel better
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The alarm clock that turned me into a morning person is 20% off in the Black Friday sales
Fitness writer Alice Porter has been using the Lumie lamp for five years. Here's why she can't live without it
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I took a longevity fitness test—here are the five things it taught me about my body
My results were mixed, but this was a powerful reminder of how exercise impacts healthspan
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This is the biggest lifestyle change a longevity expert has made to his life to increase his chances of living longer
The biologist has been researching longevity for 25 years and says this is one of the major things people neglect
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I’m a personal trainer with 15-plus years in the game and this is the one thing nobody tells you about working out
Chasing perfection is a fool's errand
