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I asked a walking coach how she felt about the 12-3-30 walking workout—here’s why she never recommends it to her clients and what you should be doing instead
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I had hip and knee pain when I ran until I did these two trainer-approved things
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“It was so strenuous”—how a celebrity PT went from almost quitting the gym to the new star trainer on Chris Hemsworth’s Centr app
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A personal trainer says these are the exercises to do if you’ve got no equipment and only 20 minutes to spare—here’s my verdict
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This standing abs workout builds functional core strength in a way that crunches never could
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“Working out doesn't have to be boring”—why I love this trainer’s Cha Cha Slide fitness challenge
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Cardio & Strength Workouts
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A personal trainer says this is the HIIT workout to do if you’re over 40—here’s what I think
This no-impact workout delivers lots of high-intensity cardio without major stress on your joints
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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I'm a personal trainer and I've been using this routine to build functional core strength for over 20 years
Borrow this quick drill for your next core finisher
By Sam Rider Published
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Can't do a sit-up? A trainer says you should do these chair-based core exercises instead
No sit-ups or planks
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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I’m a personal trainer and these are some of my favourite exercises to build core and upper body strength at home
All you need is a set of dumbbells for this kneeling workout
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I swapped my usual core routine for this dumbbell workout—here’s why you should try it too
Pick up some dumbbells and try my favorite deep core exercises
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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You don't need any equipment to improve your posture—just these three back-strengthening moves
These three exercises will strengthen key back muscles
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Flexibility
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It only takes two minutes a day to build up the flexibility required to touch your toes, says a top mobility coach
Measure, reach and repeat says Roger Frampton
By Sam Rider Published
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Chris Hemsworth swears by something called Foundation Training to keep back injuries at bay—here's how to master one of its core movements
Time to introduce this into your daily routine
By Sam Rider Published
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A top mobility coach says you should stop stretching at the end of your workouts and do them before bed instead
Use my five-move routine to wind down before bed
By Sam Rider Published
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Hip stretches not working for you? These five dynamic movements did wonders for my mobility—and they're physical therapist-approved
I tried this dynamic hip stretch routine and it felt so good I had to ask a physical therapist to find out why it was so effective
By Lou Mudge Published
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This one move will open up your chest and improve your spinal mobility, according to a personal trainer
This move belongs in your routine
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Pilates
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The three Pilates exercises every beginner should start with, according to an expert instructor
A sequence that will take you no more than 10 minutes
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor says this is the beginner-friendly core exercise everyone should try
Forget crunches, this is the perfect foundation move
By Alice Porter Published
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The 10-minute routine everyone should be doing for better posture, according to a Pilates instructor
Use these moves to build core strength and improve your spinal health
By Alice Porter Published
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I'm a fitness writer who swears by Pilates and I think this piece of equipment is the best alternative to reformer classes—and it costs less than $10
This might just be the best alternative to a reformer machine
By Alice Porter Published
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Forget crunches—if I wanted to improve core strength I'd do this neck-friendly Pilates workout
And it takes just five minutes
By Maddy Biddulph Published
Yoga
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A yoga teacher says these five poses will improve your posture and mobility
All you need is 10 minutes
By Lou Mudge Published
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A yoga instructor says this style of breathing will reduce anxiety and strengthen your core. Here’s what happened when I tried it
Balloon breathing can boost your mood and help you engage your core
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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10 yoga stretches for beginners that will boost flexibility
Fitness A yoga instructor says you should master these 10 beginner yoga stretches if you’re new to the practice
By Annabel Lee Last updated
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A yoga instructor says this eight-minute routine is all you need to mobilize your entire body
Stiff and achy muscles? Try this
By Alice Porter Published
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Prevent poor posture and release tension from sitting down with these four simple stretches from a yoga instructor
The daily poses he swears by, no matter what
By Alice Porter Published
Walking
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I have bunions, but I can't feel them with these affordable Skechers walking shoes—now 22% off at Zappos
Deal A generous toe box makes the Skechers Max Cushioning Arch Fit Areena perfect for wide feet
By Lou Mudge Published
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I did 30 minutes of walking yoga every day for a month—here's what I learned
The daily dose brought more than just peace and calm into my life
By Lou Mudge Published
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A walking coach says this exercise trend can help you hit 10,000 steps a day—here's how
The 666 walking trend could get you to your target
By Lou Mudge Published
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I increased my step count back to 10,000 a day after time off—here’s how I did it sustainably
It took me five weeks to get back to the ideal range
By Lou Mudge Published
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This urban walking shoe is helping me hit 10,000 steps a day—and they actually look good
The Merrell SpeedARC Matis is the perfect option for city hikers
By Alice Porter Published
Running
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The four calf exercises every runner should include in their gym routine, according to physical therapists
Targeted exercises to upgrade your running and reduce your risk of injury
By Becks Shepherd Published
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This is the exact running plan I followed for two months to finally get my 5K run time under 30 minutes
And it helped me fall in love with running again
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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Runners—this quick routine will protect your ankles and help avoid injury
If you’ve rolled an ankle on a run, add this quick routine to your training to prevent it from happening again
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I'm a run coach and I refuse to run without these three things
Running gear Whether on trails or road, training or racing, I'm wearing these three affordable items
By Amber Nelson Published
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I got my fastest 5K running time in these best-selling shoes from Brooks—and they’re currently at their lowest price in the Amazon Spring Sale
Deal This light, well-cushioned shoe is a hit with runners
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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Nutrition
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Put down the protein shake—this high-protein chicken and rice recipe is a better way to refuel after a workout
And it only takes 10 minutes to make
By Lou Mudge Published
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Six tasty ways to eat 30g of protein for breakfast
Whether or not you're following the 30-30-30 method, there are benefits to eating a high-protein breakfast
By Mary Goodsell Published
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Boost your gut health with this dietitian's fiber-packed oatmeal recipe
Give your good gut bacteria some love with this prebiotic-rich breakfast
By Lou Mudge Published
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This easy high-protein recipe is my favorite health-conscious weeknight dinner
Recipe
By Amber Nelson Published
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How this one simple change to the way I make breakfast helps me to eat healthier
Recipe Not a morning person? Try prepping your breakfast the night before
By Lou Mudge Published
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Fitness Equipment & Tech
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The best walking shoes: 15 comfortable sneakers that you can wear all day
Buying Guide Whether you're on your feet all day or planning a long-distance hike, these are the best walking shoes to see you through
By Lou Mudge Last updated
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The 12 best cross-training shoes of 2025, tested and picked by our experts
Buying Guide I tested the best cross training shoes from Nike, Reebok, R.A.D, TYR, ON and more—these are my top picks for all kinds of training
By Harry Bullmore Last updated
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I'm an expert at finding comfy walking shoes—and I know these discounted Brooks Glycerins are going to sell out immediately
You can get the Glycerin 21 for $50 cheaper than usual but I don't think this deal will be available for long
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a personal trainer and if I wanted to start strength training these are the six things I’d buy in the Amazon Big Spring Sale
Deals Stock up on cut-price fitness gear before it goes!
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A writer used this exact walking pad to hit 8,000 steps a day for a year—and it's reduced by $100 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Deal My colleague loves this under-desk treadmill and it's currently the cheapest it's ever been
By Lou Mudge Published
Deal
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One simple thing new parents should prioritize above all else to maintain their health and fitness, according to a Centr trainer
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Here's how Centr's Korey Rowe trains for longevity
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I thought sports weren't for me, until I realised they're a game-changer for ticking off cardio
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Exercise Small tweaks to your daily life can make a big difference
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This simple exercise will help reduce your risk of falls as you get older, according to an exercise scientist
Active ageing Pete Williams introduces the sprinter's fall, a way to help over-60s maintain the strength needed to stop themselves from falling
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I tried this quick method from the meditation app Calm to stop my mind racing
Mindfulness Stop spinning thoughts in their tracks with this mindfulness trick
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New to the gym? Avoid these six bad habits and you'll be fine, says a trainer
Workouts Heed this advice to make the most of every workout
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I completed my first HYROX fitness race—here's how I prepared
Workouts With more and more people signing up to try the indoor fitness race, I took up F45's invitation to see what the fuss was about
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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