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“I never expected to be healthier and stronger at 70 than I was at 40”—three strengthening exercises this trainer recommends for over 50s
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Science says you should run slower to improve cardio—here’s what happened when I followed that advice for a month
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Give the biggest muscle in your body the workout it deserves with this Pilates instructor’s top three butt-strengthening exercises
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This standing abs workout is better than crunches because it “trains your core the way it’s meant to work”
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Arnold Schwarzenegger says you can build strength at any age—all you need is his versatile full-body workout
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This expert coach’s walking plan for weight loss will boost your calorie burn over four weeks
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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A physical therapist says people with hip and knee injuries often neglect their stabilizer muscles—this one move will help you strengthen them
All you need is a foam roller
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I added 10 minutes of stairclimber to my weekly workout and my glutes have never been stronger
A quick and easy addition to any workout that delivers great results
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I tried kettlebell Romanian deadlifts for a month and was surprised where I felt the burn
I started doing RDLs to challenge my lower body, but there was an unexpected benefit
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Forget burpees—do this no-jumping cardio workout to boost your metabolism in 15 minutes
This joint-friendly workout is ideal for anyone who isn’t comfortable jumping
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Want to build a stronger upper body but don’t have any equipment? Try this female bodybuilder’s three favorite moves
All you need is a chair and 15 minutes
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How heavy should my kettlebell be for swings? This PT has the answer
Find your sweet spot with this golden rule from FIIT's Gede Foster
Flexibility
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A chiropractor says that these five exercises will fix your posture and your neck hump—here's what happened when I tried them
Posture-improving exercises that you can try at home
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Three gentle yoga poses you can do at your desk to relieve stiffness
An expert shares her top three yoga poses for desk workers
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I’m a personal trainer and this is the one move I recommend to open up your mid back
Wave goodbye to stiffness and improve your mobility by threading the needle
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A physical therapist says bad posture is mostly caused by these four common lifestyle factors—here’s how to overcome them
Try these three simple exercises and strengthen those crucial muscles
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I’ve pulled a muscle in my back (again!)—here’s what to do next according to a physio, osteopath and chiropractor
Tweaked your back again? You’re not alone. Here’s what to do, straight from the experts
Pilates
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I asked a Pilates instructor what her favorite exercise is for lower back pain—here is the move she swears by
One simple move that can ease away tightness and tension
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A Pilates instructor says these three moves will help you build strength and improve your fitness without equipment
Her method helps you boost your metabolism and tone your muscles in one session
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Is sitting damaging your hip mobility? Here are five ways to assess your hip mobility and five exercises to improve your range of motion
How to identify a lack of mobility and what to do to improve it
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I swapped lifting heavy weights for this Pilates dumbbell routine and the results surprised me
If all you have is light weights, try this
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A Pilates instructor says you’ll improve how you move if you practice these two types of stretches
The best mobility routines include static and dynamic stretching—here’s a routine that features both
Yoga
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This five-minute yoga routine was all it took to loosen up my tight hips
Need a good stretch? This routine targets joints and muscles across your body
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I tried the new “mental health break” routine from the internet’s favorite yoga instructor and it helped me feel less stressed in just 10 minutes
It helped my muscles feel less tense, too
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I just tried this 10-minute yoga full body stretch and couldn’t believe the results
Feeling stiff? These moves will quickly loosen the whole body
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I tried this yogic breathing technique to help me calm down and now I do it daily
Alternate nostril breathing has helped build my resilience
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This yoga instructor has given up caffeine—here’s the 10-minute energizing flow she does instead
This quick wake-up session will give you more energy than your morning coffee
Walking
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Want to reduce your stress levels? Try this Japanese mindfulness practice that helped me relax in just 10 minutes
I didn’t think I’d like forest bathing, but I was able to switch my brain off for the first time in forever
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Get a huge 41% off my favorite slip-in Skechers shoes at Zappos before they sell out
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I tried the 6-6-6 walking challenge for a week and my step count skyrocketed
But it’s not something I’ll continue doing—here’s why
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Memorial Day sales might be over, but you can still get the Hoka Transport for almost $40 off—but hurry, it’s selling out fast
Get it before it’s gone
Running
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I’m a certified running coach and this is the one piece of workout equipment I recommend to my clients
The TRX allowed me to keep strength training during the pandemic and I’ve never gone back
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“The most common mistake people make is running too fast”—an expert coach explains how to ease back into running after time off
The three expert rules I’m following to get back into running
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The resistance band moves this pro runner and coach uses to run faster and stay injury-free—try them today
Used by a pro, but suitable for everyone
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A certified coach says this is the one thing that holds most runners back—and explains how to fix it
All you need is a few minutes a day to improve your trunk instability and build a stronger core
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Five exercises every runner should include in their training to boost speed and prevent injury
Use this strength workout at home or in the gym to support your weekly running sessions
Nutrition
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I tried Joe Wick’s trending masala omelette recipe and now it’s my favorite high-protein breakfast
This high-protein breakfast is a winner
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I asked a dietitian for her top budget-friendly high-protein swaps, and this is what she said
Save money by switching out meat options
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I tried three healthy protein bar recipes from Instagram—I’ll be making this one on repeat
Save money with these nutritious homemade protein bars
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Stop wasting money on expensive “healthy” pre-workout snacks—all you need is this no-bake puffed rice cereal bar recipe
No cooking necessary
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I’m a certified running coach and my go-to breakfast is high in protein and takes minutes to make
This microwaved protein pancake in a bowl is a lifesaver
Fitness Equipment & Tech
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This affordable piece of fitness equipment will upgrade your home workouts for under $10
Try a workout with sliders and feel the burn in your core
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I tried using the Gymproluxe resistance band set for 30 days and it’s my new favorite piece of equipment for home workouts
This space-saving and portable fitness gadget gets the thumbs up
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I tried using a massage gun for 30 days and it’s now an essential part of my muscle recovery
I’m a convert
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Get summer ready with Memorial Day savings on my favorite walking sandal—now under $100 at REI
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More from Fit&Well
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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
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I’m a personal trainer and whenever I lack motivation to exercise I do these three simple things to get back on track
Make working out second nature and you’ll never miss a training session again
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I've been using the habit-stacking technique for over a year and I think it's the easiest way to improve your health without even trying
Create healthy habits that improve your everyday life
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The internet’s favorite yoga instructor says this five-minute routine will provide “instant calm”—I put it to the test
Is five minutes really enough to destress?
