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A walking expert says these exercises will help you build up the strength to walk again if you’re out of practice
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A yoga teacher says these are the four poses you should be doing to open your tight hips and build hip strength as you age
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A Pilates instructor says these are the three exercises you should be doing regularly to build your glute strength
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The core move every trainer recommends is harder than it looks—here are the modifications that worked for me
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I improved my balance in just a week by doing this one yoga pose daily
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A pelvic floor physical therapist says these are the three exercises everyone, including men, should be doing
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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These four neck and shoulder strengthening exercises are the answer to alleviating tech neck
Correct muscle imbalances by strengthening weak, underused and ignored muscles
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I asked Krissy Cela for exercise advice and she came up with four no-nonsense tips that can help anyone get stronger
Fix your deadlift form and get more out of your overhead press with these expert tips
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This PT’s beginner-friendly strength plan helps build muscle and balance in just four weeks
Follow the three full-body workouts in this tried-and-tested plan to feel the difference physically and mentally
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I swapped cardio for strength training for a month, and here’s what actually happened
Switching swimming for squats for a few weeks has had a positive physical and mental impact on me
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Strengthen your core and tone your abs in 10 minutes with this trainer’s three-move abs finisher
Tag this quick core workout onto the end of your next training session
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I tried the viral Manchester United pull-up challenge—here’s how to scale it to build upper-body strength no matter your ability
Swap pull-ups for these two regressions to make the most of this paused-reps workout
Flexibility
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Use these seven science-backed stretches to treat lower-back pain and regain mobility at home
Mobilize your spine, promote healing and reduce the risk of future injury
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How I relieve back tension first thing in the morning—with just two simple moves
Banish back stiffness in just a few minutes
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I did 10 minutes of mobility training every day for a month—here’s why it’s changed my whole approach to strength training for longevity
I’m not about to sell my dumbbells, but after a month of mobility training lifting heavy is no longer my sole focus
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A mobility coach recommends three daily stretches to unlock tight hips—I put them to the test
All you need is three minutes and these beginner-friendly moves
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I've been doing this stretch at my desk for the past six months and it's practically eradicated my shoulder pain
Try it the next time you're at your desk
Pilates
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I’m a ballet dancer and these are three Pilates moves I swear by for toning my legs
pilates Here’s how a few leg exercises helped me build strength and muscle
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Five easy Pilates moves to do at home that will keep your back flexible as you age
Try these five exercises to help your spine feel more supple in minutes
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“I’m 72, and these are the three Pilates exercises that I’m using to improve my balance and keep myself injury-free”
A Pilates instructor says these moves will benefit anyone in their 60s and 70s
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I asked a fitness instructor for her top five pelvic floor strengthening exercises—here's what she recommends
All you need is a Pilates ball and these five moves
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"Think of movement as an investment in your future self"—a Pilates teacher says these three moves will keep you strong and limber as you age
Improve longevity with this trio of bodyweight exercises
Yoga
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A yoga instructor recommends this 15-minute flow to reset your day
Relieve stress and boost your mood with these moves
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I asked a yoga teacher how yoga can help us live longer and remain healthy—here are the three poses she recommends for longevity
Use these poses to maintain strength and stability
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A yoga instructor says you’ll get a stronger core if you practice these three poses
You don’t need to do crunches to build a better core
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If you’re over 55, a yoga instructor says these are the three poses you should be doing daily to improve your balance and mobility
Hone your balance and mobility as you approach retirement
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I start my day with this simple reclined yoga pose, and here’s why I think you should too
This pose eased my abdominal pain and opened up my hips
Walking
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I asked a professor of public health how many steps a day we should be taking based on her new study—here's what she had to say
A new step count study has found the ideal number of steps people should take per day
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I've finally found a pair of good bunion shoes that give my toes room to breathe—these affordable Skechers sneakers
Deal These are the only walking shoes I’ve found that don’t rub my bunion
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“Aiming for 10,000 steps is a myth”—a walking coach reveals how many daily steps she recommends taking and offers tips on how to get there
This benchmark yields major health benefits
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A walking expert says there are two types of walking, here’s why both are important for your health
You probably don’t realise you’re doing one type, but it also contributes to your step count and improves your health
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I tried the five most popular 1,000-step walking workouts on YouTube and this one is my favorite
Walking No equipment needed
Walking
Running
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“Running should be fun”—an expert explains how to start a new run routine that you actually enjoy
Tips on warming-up properly and how to listen to your body when running
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Runners, protect your knees with this five-move routine from a NASM-qualified trainer
Use these exercises to counteract the impact of running
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I had hip pain every time I ran until I started doing these six physical therapist-approved exercises
I fixed my hip pain with these gentle bodyweight exercises
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Reddit users are debating the best methods for turning yourself into a morning runner—here’s what a running coach has to say
Alarm clock at the ready
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A 72-year-old shares how Pilates helped him run a half-marathon injury-free, and the one move that helped him the most
It was a game-changer for a dad with a reputation for getting injured
Nutrition
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Try these lentil-powered vegan sloppy Joes with 29g of protein per serving
This slow cooker recipe is low-effort, high reward
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I’ve finally nailed carbonara for vegetarians, and it only took one small addition
Put down the pancetta! This sauce doesn’t need it
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Gut health deteriorates with age—try this expert’s five-step plan to keep your microbiome happy and healthy
An unhealthy gut can be a sign of bigger issues, especially as we age
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I use this sauce for everything and it’s delicious, high in fiber and good for your gut
This sauce will change your life
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This dietitian’s easy one-pot pasta recipe is high in protein and only 365 calories
Keep your dishes to a minimum with one-pot cooking
Fitness Equipment & Tech
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I tried using a weighted jump rope for 30 days and it’s my new favorite way to work out
It's the best way to get your strength and cardio fix
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My favorite walking headphones are as cheap as they were for Amazon Prime Day
Still the cheapest I've ever seen them!
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I’m a fitness writer and this is the best kettlebell deal I’ve seen so far this Prime Day
Deal I love cast iron kettlebells like this one, which has been reduced by 36%
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One shoe to do it all—the Nike Pegasus 41 is great for walking, running and looking good, and it’s under $85
Deal Get the latest Nike Pegasus for a bargain in the summer sales
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the three things I tell every new client to buy to build core strength and stability
Set up your home gym with these three products
More from Fit&Well
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I’m a yoga teacher and I’ve just turned 40—here are five things I’m changing about the way I exercise
Train smarter for a healthier future with this longevity blueprint
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Five things I learnt watching Netflix’s Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
Lifestyle tips to help you live longer
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A pelvic floor expert says 70% of her patients do squeezes incorrectly—these are her tips on getting the most out of kegels
Master exactly how to strengthen your muscles and wave goodbye to pelvic floor dysfunction
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If you think “the harder you train, the fitter you’ll get”, you are WRONG, according to this expert—here’s what you need to know
Follow this scientist’s formula to get fit
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Why squeezes might be making your pelvic floor symptoms worse, according to an expert physical therapist
If your pelvic floor is tight, rather than weak, you may need to take a different approach—here’s how to tell and what to do instead
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“Crash diets don’t work and it’s the same with exercise”—a trainer explains how exercise snacking can help you get and keep fit
Regular bite-size workouts and bursts of activity help manage weight, offset the effects of sitting and keep you mobile as you age
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To live a long and independent life, experts say you need to do these two things
Essential elements of a healthy lifestyle that will help prevent frailty
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How this 10-minute meditation helped me to tackle an intense and stressful day without getting overwhelmed
This body scan meditation left me feeling much calmer
