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I tried skipping every day for a month—here are the surprising benefits no-one talks about
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A Pilates instructor recommends these three exercises to make your body feel better after a day of sitting
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I’m a personal trainer in my mid-40s and I use this no-jumping workout to stay fit
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This simple exercise will help reduce your risk of falls as you get older, according to an exercise scientist
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Strengthen your back at home and fix poor posture with this trainer’s ingenious tennis ball routine
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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
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Cardio & Strength Workouts
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Ditch the weights with this effective no-equipment full-body workout
Build your strength and stamina
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Don’t neglect these two things if you want to maintain your mobility, strength and independence as you age, says a certified trainer
Act today to look after tomorrow
By Sam Rider Published
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All you need is a pair of dumbbells and this four-week beginner workout plan to build strength all over
For home or gym, this entry-level plan will help build strength all over
By Sam Rider Published
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You only need these four bodyweight exercises to start training your upper body at home
If you’re new to resistance training, an expert trainer says you should start with bodyweight exercises—here’s a four-move upper-body workout to get you started
By Lou Mudge Published
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If you’re new to exercise this Olympian-approved four-move workout is ideal to build strength from home
This athlete-approved workout is perfect for beginners
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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All you need is three moves and a set of dumbbells to strengthen your core and tone your abs
If you don’t enjoy crunches, use this standing abs workout to build a strong core
By Lou Mudge Published
Flexibility
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These are five of the very best beginner mobility exercises for any age, according to an expert coach
Regular practice of these fundamental movements will help you earn and retain lifelong flexibility and mobility, says Roger Frampton
By Sam Rider Published
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Taking two-minute stretching breaks throughout the day is more effective than doing one long flexibility session, according to a strength coach
Stretching You've heard of exercise snacking—stretch snacking is just as effective
By Alice Porter Published
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I followed this flexibility routine for 30 days after a physical therapist recommended it—here's why it's the perfect antidote to my desk job
I’m waving goodbye to stiffness!
By Megan Milstead Published
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“Mobility and flexibility aren’t fixed traits—they’re skills that we can improve”—try this yoga instructor's 10-move, 10-minute mobility routine to improve yours
Flow through these stretches and feel the difference in your mobility
By Lou Mudge Published
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Three things every home has that can improve your stretching routine, according to a flexibility expert
“You don't need a load of fancy equipment to work a little bit of stretching into your day.”
By Alice Porter Published
Pilates
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The simple exercise everyone over the age of 60 should try to reduce your risk of falls and improve your balance
A Pilates instructor says strengthening your toes is essential
By Alice Porter Published
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This underrated piece of equipment might be the best way to strengthen your core, according to a Pilates instructor
Forget sit-ups—this 20-minute Pilates ankle weights workout is the best way to build core strength
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor says this ballet-inspired workout will help you develop the balance, strength and flexibility of a dancer—I put it to the test
A Pilates instructor and former ballerina has launched a new workout series that will help you improve your strength, mobility and posture
By Alice Porter Published
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You don’t need expensive studio classes to strengthen your core—just this one affordable piece of equipment, according to a Pilates instructor
Forget reformer Pilates and try this instead
By Alice Porter Published
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New to Pilates? An expert instructor says you should start with this four-move workout to build core strength
It will help injury-proof your body and improve your posture
By Alice Porter Published
Yoga
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Destress with this five-move seated yoga flow, using the power of your breath
Calm your body and mind in under 10 minutes
By Lou Mudge Published
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Take 10 minutes to destress with this yoga instructor’s relaxing five-pose flow
Beat overwhelm in just 10 minutes
By Lou Mudge Published
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I tried four exercises designed to get rid of shoulder knots and I was surprised by the results
A yoga instructor recommends this routine for reducing tightness in your upper body
By Alice Porter Published
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A yoga teacher says these five poses will improve your posture and mobility
All you need is 10 minutes
By Lou Mudge Published
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A yoga instructor says this style of breathing will reduce anxiety and strengthen your core. Here’s what happened when I tried it
Balloon breathing can boost your mood and help you engage your core
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
Walking
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Save $50 on my favorite walking shoes for grip in REI’s 30th anniversary sale
The recently released Danner N45 are perfect for summer hikes
By Lou Mudge Published
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I was struggling with perimenopause symptoms until I tried this gentle 30-minute exercise every day—here's what happened
It wasn't a magic fix but there were some noticeable improvements
By Kathryn Williams Published
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A physical therapist shares five simple things you can do to reduce knee pain when you walk
Plus, a 10-minute strength routine to support your knee joints
By Alice Porter Published
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This might be your last chance to get the Hoka Clifton 9—now under $100 at Zappos
Deal Get $50 off this bouncy shoe, which is perfect for walking on hard surfaces
By Lou Mudge Published
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Get it before it’s gone! The best Skechers shoe I’ve ever tested is 29% off at Zappos
Deal It’s selling fast, so cash in on this deal while you still can
By Lou Mudge Published
Deal
Running
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A running coach says this is the most important muscle you’re probably not strengthening
Include these bent-knee calf raises in your training to strengthen your soleus muscles
By Sam Rider Published
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If I wanted to make long-distance running feel easier, I would do this exact six-move strength training routine
Don’t just train your legs
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I used to struggle with knee pain when I ran until I made these four changes, says an expert running coach
Follow this coach’s playbook to minimize your risk of injury
By Sam Rider Published
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This is the most important thing to track when you run, according to an expert running coach
Use this simple metric to avoid overtraining, keep your pace in check and boost cardio fitness
By Sam Rider Published
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I had hip and knee pain when I ran until I did these two trainer-approved things
Peloton instructor Jermaine Johnson swears by these two things to improve running performance
By Maddy Biddulph Published
Nutrition
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Sweet, spicy and good for your gut—this dietitian's sweet potato and black bean veggie burger reinvents a classic
Step aside, soggy frozen veggie burgers
By Lou Mudge Published
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Make this dietitian’s easy version of the trending dense bean salad to feel full all day
Prep your lunch ahead of time with this quick-to-make dense bean salad recipe
By Lou Mudge Published
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Do your gut a favor with this dietitian's gut-friendly veggie-filled fried rice recipe
Keep your tummy happy with this flavorful twist on a favorite
By Lou Mudge Published
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Put down the protein shake—this high-protein chicken and rice recipe is a better way to refuel after a workout
And it only takes 10 minutes to make
By Lou Mudge Published
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Six tasty ways to eat 30g of protein for breakfast
Whether or not you're following the 30-30-30 method, there are benefits to eating a high-protein breakfast
By Mary Goodsell Published
Fitness Equipment & Tech
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I walk 10,000 steps a day and these are my favorite headphones for walking
And they’re under $50
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a certified personal trainer and my favorite Reebok gym shoe is on sale for up to 47% off
The Reebok Nano X5 are versatile enough to tackle almost any workout
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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It may be your last chance to get the Brooks Glycerin 21—now from under $100 at Zappos
Can’t afford the Brooks Glycerin 22? You can still get the 21, and some colors are up to 38% off
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a certified trainer who tests gym sneakers for a living—my all-time favorite pair for cross-training is currently under $60
These shoes are the most versatile I’ve tried
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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This might be your last chance to get my favorite waterproof walking shoe, and it's 25% off
Deal These Adidas Gore-Tex shoes are the most watertight I've tested
By Lou Mudge Published
Deal
More from Fit&Well
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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?
By Alice Porter Published
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“It was so strenuous”—how a celebrity PT went from almost quitting the gym to the new star trainer on Chris Hemsworth’s Centr app
A heavy setback on his first day in the gym almost turned Korey Rowe off exercise for good—but one small step got him back on track
By Sam Rider Published
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"You don’t need to work out seven days a week to achieve her kind of fitness," says Jennifer Aniston’s trainer
Workouts Aniston works out with her trainer three to four times a week, 45 minutes at a time
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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One simple thing new parents should prioritize above all else to maintain their health and fitness, according to a Centr trainer
Here's what I'm doing differently since becoming a first-time dad
By Sam Rider Published
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I do these two things every day to stay fit and healthy, says the newest star trainer on Chris Hemsworth's fitness app
Here's how Centr's Korey Rowe trains for longevity
By Sam Rider Published
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I thought sports weren't for me, until I realised they're a game-changer for ticking off cardio
I swapped HIIT and running for tennis—and I've never felt better
By Alice Porter Published
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I've been living with a knee injury for 10 years and these are the five simple changes I've made to manage pain
Exercise Small tweaks to your daily life can make a big difference
By Alice Porter Published
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I tried this quick method from the meditation app Calm to stop my mind racing
Mindfulness Stop spinning thoughts in their tracks with this mindfulness trick
By Lou Mudge Published
Mindfulness