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A yoga teacher says these are the three things you should do before bed for a restful night’s sleep
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These are the exact workouts a Nike trainer does each week to injury-proof her body while training for a half-marathon
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A personal trainer says this 30-minute walking workout will increase your calorie burn and enhance your joint mobility
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I tried adopting this one simple habit after watching Netflix’s Blue Zone documentary and it made a huge difference to my mobility in just one month
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I’m a personal trainer and this is the exact 30-minute workout I do to fight menopause symptoms, build strength and boost cardio fitness
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When should you start taking a vitamin D supplement after summer ends? Here’s what a dietitian says
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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I did 10 squats every day for 30 days and these were the three biggest changes I noticed in my body
Can such a small daily habit really make a difference? I put it to the test
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The two moves a trainer recommends to beginners who want to build strength and boost longevity
No equipment required
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Get a stronger lower body at home with a set of dumbbells and these four simple exercises
A great place for beginners to start strength training at home
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If I only had 30 minutes, I’d do this full-body dumbbell home workout to build strength and stability
Just 30 minutes can make a difference if you do it consistently
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Ditch the weights with this effective no-equipment full-body workout
Build your strength and stamina in less than 20 minutes
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Have you tried the Roxanne push-up challenge? I guarantee it’ll leave a smile on your face at the end of your next workout
Here’s how to adapt this fun challenge to suit any ability
Flexibility
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This stretching technique can help relieve stiffness and improve your mobility—a yoga instructor explains how to do it
If you don’t enjoy being told how to move, intuitive stretching might be for you
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Use this trainer’s five favorite abs stretches to recover faster after your next core workout
Try these quick stretches to help your core muscles relax
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My back hurts when I lift anything overhead—an osteopath explains how to fix this
Address core and postural weaknesses to boost your lift things overhead pain-free
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I did four easy stretches every morning for a week and it helped melt away tension in my lower back in less than five minutes a day
Drawing on exercises from the McKenzie Method protocol, the key is to allow your lower back, glutes and legs to completely relax
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I tried this one simple stretch and it's completely changed the way I recover post-workout
I was amazed by how effective it was
Pilates
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Increase core strength, balance, posture and flexibility in 30 days with this new Power Pilates challenge from fitness app RWL
The new challenge on the app is designed to suit busy schedules
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A physical therapist says strengthening this one body part may help alleviate lower back pain
Your lower back may be compensating for weakness elsewhere
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"Sometimes I don't hit my targets": This is what a realistic week of strength-building workouts looks like for a Pilates teacher who is short on time
Ashlea McKee's short and sweet Pilates sessions help her stay on track
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A Pilates instructor shares her top four exercises to improve your shoulder mobility and ease sore shoulder muscles
Combat shoulder discomfort and muscle tightness
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Ease your lower back pain in just three moves with this Pilates instructor's beginner-friendly routine
If you spend a lot of time sitting, these stretches can help restore mobility in your back
Yoga
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A yoga teacher recommends people with tight hip flexors start their day with this quick routine
These beginner-friendly yoga poses can help unlock your tight hips
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I did this five-minute stretching routine every morning for a week and it was one of the best things I've done for my physical and mental health
Desk-workers like me will get instant relief from these stretches
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This trainer says yoga can help build your spinal mobility in three moves—here’s how
See how good your spine feels after this short yoga flow
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I tried the latest routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor and it provided immediate relief to my stiff shoulders
It only takes 10 minutes
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A yoga and fitness instructor says that hip immobility is a common problem—here's how to fix it
Improve your hip mobility with three gentle poses
Walking
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A personal trainer says one of the best things you can do to improve your balance is to add variety to your walks
Maybe your regular walk shouldn’t be so regular
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This coach’s top three post-walk stretches “release tension, restore mobility and encourage better blood flow”
Try these three stretches after a long walk to prevent stiffness
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A walking expert suggests making this one tweak to your walks if you struggle to hit your step goal
“Walking is a great opportunity for upping our social connection”
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A trainer says this is the walking workout you should do if you only have 15 minutes to spare
This timed workout is gentle on the joints and can be done on a treadmill or outdoors
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I tried this 7,000-step walking workout and it helped me hit my daily step goal in under an hour
This low-impact routine still provided a cardio challenge
Running
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I’m a running coach and runner—here’s the weekly lifting routine I never skip
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Is 10 minutes of running enough to boost your health? Here's what I found after trying it for two weeks
It improved my mood, digestion and sleep quality
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A physical therapist shares the one exercise he recommends for runners with stiff hips
The root cause of your stiffness might be weakness, not tightness
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I tried rucking as a runner—here’s why I recommend it
It doesn’t just build strength for running, it can help you recover from it too
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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
Nutrition
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A longevity expert says you should prioritise these three surprising things when eating to live a long, healthy life
Your eating habits can help you live longer, and it’s about more than just the foods you eat
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Should you be taking a magnesium supplement? I asked a dietitian
Magnesium can help you sleep better, but should you be taking it in supplement form?
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I tried this crispy Parmesan zucchini rings recipe from Instagram and it was so good it’s now my go-to healthy snack
I just can’t get enough of these
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What men should and shouldn’t eat before and after a workout to maximize their training
According to two experts
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Hit your protein goal with these low-fat, high-protein turkey burgers, inspired by koftas
Stand aside, dry turkey burgers
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
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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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Start strengthening the pelvic floor now, even if you haven’t hit menopause yet
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Two ways to improve your gut health that have nothing to do with what you eat
A dietitian reveals her two surprising tips for optimum gut health
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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
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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
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