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Skip the planks and build a strong core with this three-move standing abs workout -
Improve your coordination skills while challenging your balance and stability with these four physical therapist-recommended exercises -
Everyone should try these six exercises to build strength and mobility for longevity, according to a personal trainer -
I asked a Tai Chi expert for the first two things he teaches every beginner -
If you can’t sit cross-legged comfortably, a Pilates teacher says you can improve your hip mobility with these simple exercises -
My 71-year-old friend asked for a strength-building bodyweight workout for beginners—here’s what I designed for her
Cardio & Strength Workouts
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A new study finds that women over the age of 85 can improve functional fitness and upper-body endurance with low-intensity exercise—here’s what they didJust six months of exercise improved the way they moved day-to-day
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors, and these are the four moves I make everyone do for healthy kneesThese exercises can safeguard your knees against common age-related issues
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Level up your core workouts with this dance-inspired plank challenge from a Les Mills group fitness presenterLearning this choreographed routine will boost your brain health as much as your core strength, says Bronté Terrell
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A certified kettlebell specialist uses these three moves to build a strong, powerful coreDon't worry, this ab workout is crunch-free
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I asked a Pilates instructor which five lower-body moves she would teach a beginner—here’s what she suggests and how to progress themBuild a stronger lower body without equipment
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The one move this trainer does to properly engage her core before every deadliftAll you need is a stability ball
Flexibility
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I stopped sitting with my legs crossed for 30 days and realised one important thing about optimal desk postureTrying this experiment reduced my hip and knee pain
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I did this 30-minute yoga practice after a five-hour car journey and it provided immediate relief to my stiff neck and shouldersIf you’ve spent too much time sitting, try this
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A yoga teacher wants you to try this five-minute flow to reduce tension and improve mobilityGrab your yoga mat and follow along!
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A yoga teacher says these three moves will release lower-back tension and improve mobilityI tried it after a long day at my desk and it helped relax my back
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Are elephant walks the greatest hamstring stretch you're not doing? I did them every day for a week to find outSeven days of stretching helped me touch my toes
Pilates
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A Pilates instructor says these are the two moves she always recommends to beginners to build core strength and develop body awarenessWant to start Pilates? Try this technique
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A Pilates instructor says these are the three most effective beginner-friendly exercises to strengthen your lower bodyBuild your legs with these equipment-free moves
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A Pilates instructor says this inexpensive piece of equipment can encourage better posture and reduce neck tensionHere are three dynamic moves to try with this versatile exercise tool
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A Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience says these are the six exercises she wishes desk workers would do to strengthen and stabilize their shouldersEliminate soreness with these simple moves
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A Pilates instructor recommends these two simple exercises to strengthen your core and support your lower backBuild a strong foundation with these core exercises
Yoga
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I did this 30-minute yoga practice after a five-hour car journey and it provided immediate relief to my stiff neck and shoulders
If you’ve spent too much time sitting, try this
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The internet's favourite yoga instructor just shared a routine for anxiety and overthinking—I tried it and the results were impressiveIs 20 minutes of yoga enough to reduce stress?
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A yoga teacher wants you to try this five-minute flow to reduce tension and improve mobility
Grab your yoga mat and follow along!
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A yoga teacher says these three moves will release lower-back tension and improve mobility
I tried it after a long day at my desk and it helped relax my back
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Struggling to switch off at night? Try this five-minute bedtime yoga sequence to fall asleep fasterFive moves for better sleep
Walking
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Matt Damon and Emily Blunt’s Hollywood trainer says this is one of the easiest and simplest things you can do to improve your long-term health“Stop trying to go from zero to fit in a matter of weeks,” says Hollywood trainer Jason Walsh
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I average 28,000 steps across a weekend—here’s the stretch I do to avoid tight hips after walkingA physical therapist taught me this 45-second move
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I tried the most popular walking workout video on YouTube and this is what I discoveredFit this fun, 15 minutes of exercise between work breaks and meetings
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An exercise physiologist explains why you should be adding this 10-minute challenge to your daily walk—and how to do it safelyMaking this small tweak to my morning walk has overhauled my cardio fitness
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I tried Tai Chi walking for 30 days to fix my posture—and surprisingly, it also eliminated my daily stress and back painThis five-minute routine had a big impact on my wellbeing
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Running
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Sore knees used to slow me down whenever I ran—now I use this five-minute warm-up routine before every sessionWake up dormant muscles, prime tendons, lubricate joints and prepare the whole body for action
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Runners—this is the last core workout you’ll ever need to maintain posture and improve efficiency with every strideStrengthen your abs, glutes, hips, lower back and deep trunk muscles to help your body maintain posture and resist fatigue
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Runners, take note—a fitness coach says this full-body workout builds all the strength you need for race dayAdd this five-move bodyweight routine to your training
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A certified physical therapist says you should do these five things to protect your knees if you're a keen walker, hiker or runner“The reason most runners keep getting knee pain is they treat the knee as the problem—it usually isn't,” says Dr Andrew Gorecki
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How to train smarter as you age, according to 51-year-old Peloton instructor Susie ChanThe endurance runner and coach shares the three things that she’s changed about her running
Nutrition
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A sports dietitian shares her weekly grocery list for protein-packed meals and snacksInspiration for your next trip to the grocery store
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The high-fiber supplement experts swear by and three easy recipes that make it taste greatIncrease your fiber intake with psyllium
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Trying to lose weight? Here’s what you should add to your diet, rather than cut, according to expertsThe filling and nutritious foods that can help with weight management and leave you feeling satisfied rather than deprived
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An osteoporosis specialist on why cutting down on caffeine and cola can help your bone healthJulia Thomson of the UK’s Royal Osteoporosis Society outlines how these beverages could affect the body’s calcium levels
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The five food staples a dietitian always picks up at Whole Foods for healthy mealsAdd these nutritious and convenient foods to your shopping list
Fitness Equipment & Tech
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Why are some of us so obsessed with our Garmin fitness age? A professor of psychology explainsSharing your metrics and logging your workouts can actually help you stay motivated
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I walk 10,000 steps a day and these are my favorite headphones for walking—now less than $35Deal Launched yesterday, the Soundpeats UU2 may be your new favorite walking buddy
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I’m a fitness writer and my favourite activewear brand just launched a huge summer sale—these are the sports bras, shorts and leggings to shop nowThey perform well and look great—what more can you ask for?
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Get up to 70% off in the Gymshark sale, with my 56 picks for $40 or lessPrices start at as little as $5.40
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The best walking shoes: 15 comfortable sneakers that you can wear all dayBuying 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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Diabetes can affect how your body reacts to exercise—a trainer explains how to adapt your workouts to manage blood sugar levels and work out safely“There is no reason you can’t train the same as everyone else once you know how your body reacts,” says BetterMe’s Garett Reid
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Trying to lose weight? Here’s what you should add to your diet, rather than cut, according to experts
The filling and nutritious foods that can help with weight management and leave you feeling satisfied rather than deprived
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“A deep squat is a human rest position”—a physical therapist explains the benefits of a deep squat and how to break up with chairs for goodTry breaking up your couch time with this mobility move
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“I focus on the everyday movements”—a trainer explains why daily habits matter and shares her weekly workout scheduleSmall amounts of movement can make the biggest difference
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The moms I train feel guilty skipping workouts when they’re sick—here’s my adviceResting when you’re ill doesn’t mean you’ll lose fitness—it’ll help you maintain it
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How Olympic sprint legend Michael Johnson keeps fit in his 50sNow 58, Johnson relies on load-bearing bodyweight workouts to preserve muscle and support bone health
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors, and this is the one core exercise I think people in their 30s and 40s should do more often for healthy agingDoing dead bugs with a Swiss ball trains the deepest muscles of your core, those responsible for stability and balance
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I tried doing early morning workouts for 30 days and it improved my sleep and eased my anxietyIt even made me more patient with my children
