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I teach this simple three-move routine to senior clients so they can always get up off the floor unassisted, even after a bad fall
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“A long muscle is a strong muscle”—use this trainer’s full-body mobility flow before your next workout to unlock greater strength
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All you need is a kettlebell and these five exercises to build strong glutes and a more stable core
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A Pilates instructor says you can get stronger over 40 with just these three equipment-free exercises
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I tried the latest routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor and it provided immediate relief to my tight lower back
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“I'm 47 and I almost do more recovery than I do training”—a Peloton trainer shares her exact weekly workout routine
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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A certified trainer with 20 years of experience says these are her two favorite standing core moves for building stability and balance
These core exercises will challenge you to move in new ways
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Find the plank too hard? This certified personal trainer has three variations to help you build up to the real deal
Three expert-approved modifications to make the plank easier
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A trainer with over 15 years of experience explains the exact movements a beginner should do if they’re exercising for the first time
Eight moves to future-proof your body
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An expert strength trainer says the secret to aging well isn’t just lifting weights—here’s what he recommends
Strength training is important, but it’s not the only thing that can help you age well
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An expert trainer says this is one of the best moves for building upper-body strength that “no one really does”
It will help you target your forearms and biceps
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I tried doing this plank variation for 30 days and it relieved hip tension and improved my mobility in ways I hadn’t expected
This full-body move has lots of unexpected benefits
Flexibility
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This daily stretching routine eases muscle stiffness, improves flexibility and boosts circulation—and it takes two minutes
Try out this yoga instructor’s go-to stretching routine
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Why menopause causes hip pain and five exercises to treat it
Suffer no more with these doctor and physical therapist-approved tips
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Increase your flexibility at any age with these five physical therapist-approved stretches
A physical therapist shares the five stretches he gives to nearly everyone to fix their posture, gait and flexibility
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A new study says indoor cycling is more effective than physio to treat hip pain—here’s the exact plan the participants followed
And it takes less than an hour a week
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A pelvic health physical therapist says these are the three exercises you should be doing to improve your hip mobility
Are your hips a weak point?
Pilates
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A Pilates teacher says muscle loss accelerates after 60—here are three ways to combat it now
Arm yourself with some Pilates exercises to battle sarcopenia
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Ease your lower back pain and strengthen the supporting muscles with these three expert-approved Pilates exercises
Help your muscle imbalances with this instructor's quick routine
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A Pilates instructor says this is the one area of the body most people aren't training enough and shares the simple move she recommends to strengthen it
Strengthening your feet can support your ankles, knees, hips and lower back
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If you’re over 60, these three scalable Pilates exercises will help you build core strength
A Pilates instructor says focusing on this area of the body is essential to healthy aging
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A Pilates instructor says dynamic stretching can help with your joint pain—here’s what to do
If you experience joint pain, gentle movement may help
Yoga
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I’ve been on birth control for eleven years, and coming off it has been painful, but this yoga pose has helped me manage my sore lower belly
As my body adjusts, gentle stretching is helping me to manage pain
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Feeling low on energy? This yoga teacher’s short flow is great when you haven’t got much in the tank
Try this quick yoga flow to bring reinvigorating movement to a tired day
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Too stiff for floor-based yoga? A teacher shares her favorite chair poses to improve posture and mobility
Try this supportive and accessible style of yoga
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A yoga teacher recommends these five poses if you struggle with joint pain
Try these five gentle yoga exercises to build stability and ease pressure on your joints
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Get your feel-good hormones flowing with this yoga instructor’s 15-minute flow
Take 15 and take a breath
Walking
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Forget 12-3-30! Try this 12-3-15 walking workout if you’re short on time and need to boost your calorie burn
A small modification to make the popular 12-3-30 walking workout more manageable
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A trainer says that this is how you should reintroduce walking to your day after a break—15 minutes at a time
Follow this trainer’s low-impact walking workout for beginners to boost your circulation and stimulate your joints
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A trainer says this pop playlist is the perfect speed for beginners to walk to the beat—here’s a 15-minute treadmill workout to try it out yourself
Gently work your legs, glutes and core with this treadmill workout
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Over 60? Try this physical therapist’s 15-minute walking workout to reduce your risk of falls and boost your heart health
This expert says walking is the key to enhancing your wellness and longevity
Running
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Steal the five-minute running warm-up this expert coach uses before every session to go further—faster
Run easier with these dynamic drills
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Follow the exact strength workout for runners that helped cut Runna coach Anya Culling’s marathon time in half
All you need is your bodyweight and this 20-minute workout
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All you need to start improving your running form is a resistance band and these beginner-friendly moves
Try these moves to run faster for longer
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An expert trainer says this is the one type of movement runners neglect that can help prevent injury and boost power
Add explosive exercises to your workouts
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“I think everyone should activate their glutes”—an expert trainer says you should do these two moves before running or strength training
Wake up your muscles with these quick exercises
Nutrition
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This is what a menopause nutritionist recommends midlife women eat to ease symptoms—try these three recipes today
Plus, the four food types midlife women should eat more of
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Want to get rid of muscle soreness? A daily ginger shot could help according to this expert
Studies show ginger has a wide range of health benefits
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A longevity expert says nutrient deficiencies can have a “profound effect” on health and lifespan—here are five to watch out for
Plus, why you shouldn’t use supplements until you do this one thing
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I tried drinking half a gallon of water every day for two weeks—here’s why I’m going to keep doing it
The third benefit was the most surprising
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If I wanted to improve my peri- and menopause symptoms I’d follow this expert’s dietary advice
How fiber could be your secret weapon for managing menopause
Fitness Equipment & Tech
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I have ADHD and struggle to focus, but these Loop earplugs are a game-changer—and they’ll help anyone who’s sensitive to noise
These earplugs help me filter noise and beat distractions
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I've been going outside as soon as I wake up for the past six months and I think it's finally made me into a morning person
My mood, focus and energy levels are so much better
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A personal trainer says you should prioritize these three things in your 40s to stay healthy and active into old age
Boost your longevity after 40 with these tips
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It only takes five minutes to boost your balance with this trainer’s simple daily challenge
Try doing this the next time you brush your teeth
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I tried this calming seven-minute beginner’s Tai Chi flow and I’m going to do it whenever I feel stressed
Manage stress and feel calmer with this short, gentle routine
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A longevity expert says stress accelerates how fast you age—these are the two things he does to reduce his stress levels
Reduce your risk of age-related diseases by cutting back on stress
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I tried five minutes of shower meditation for a week—this is how my mood changed
On my worst days, I rely on this five-minute shower meditation to lift my mood
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This yoga alternative is equipment-free, beginner-friendly and all the poses in this flow are done from standing
Qigong is a gentle, breath-focused practice meant to refresh and revitalise
