All content Archive | May 2026

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May 24th
- I asked a certified instructor if it was possible to do a reformer Pilates workout without a reformer—here’s what she suggests
- Boost the calorie burn of your walks by adding these three trainer-recommended arm exercises
- The longevity workout an 85-year-old swears by to build strength and live young
May 23rd
- Why I’m running for time, not distance, as I ease back into running
- Strengthen and tone your lower body in just 10 minutes with this trainer’s four favorite exercises
May 22nd
- If you have stiffness in your back and shoulders, a Pilates instructor recommends these two beginner-friendly exercises
- A 65-year-old trainer says these are the six moves older adults should do every day to reduce their risk of falls
May 21st
- “It took me two or three years before I picked up a weight”—a trainer shares the exact weekly workout routine that helped her fall in love with strength training
- An expert trainer says walking faster can strengthen your bones, improve your circulation and help you to lose weight—here’s how to increase your walking pace
- Build strength and muscle in your upper body in just 10 minutes with this high-intensity circuit
May 20th
- Over-50s who pass this 10-second balance test have better predicted longevity—here’s how to improve your balance at any age
- Get stronger with this beginner-friendly resistance band workout for full-body fitness
May 19th
- I impulse-bought a jump rope and now it’s my favorite way to exercise—here’s why
- A midlife fitness expert recommends this 10-minute routine for women in their 60s who want to improve their core strength, posture and mobility
May 18th
- I’ve tested more than 50 walking shoes and this is my favorite from Skechers for comfort—now more than half price
- Protect your spine and build real-world stability with this 15-minute standing abs workout
- Can’t do a deadlift? These three alternative exercises can help you build strength in your back and lower body
May 17th
- The five food essentials a nutritionist keeps in her fridge
- A yoga instructor says these four movements will help the over-60s improve posture, balance and overall strength
- Want to get more out of your walks? Try these five physical therapist-recommended exercises to strengthen and stabilize your lower body
May 16th
- A trainer says this is the strengthening resistance band workout you should do if you only have 20 minutes to spare
- These three Pilates-inspired moves will correct a common postural imbalance holding back most runners, says an experienced instructor
May 15th
- Get up to 70% off in the Gymshark sale, with my 56 picks for $40 or less
- Struggling with perimenopausal hip pain? These four expert-backed moves can help
- A physical therapist says a weak upper body is a telltale sign that you will age poorly—here’s how he recommends you fix it
May 14th
- “I fully expect to be at least as strong and healthy in my 90s as I am now, if not stronger”—a 72-year-old trainer shares the weekly routine she follows for strength and longevity
- I’m a personal trainer and this is the one exercise I don’t see enough people doing
- Returning to exercise? A physical therapist recommends mastering these three glute exercises before picking up weights
May 13th
- A kinesiologist and yoga therapist recommends this 10-minute routine for people in their 50s, 60s and 70s who want to feel more confident with exercise
- An expert trainer recommends these seven dumbbell exercises to build strength all over when you’re short on time
May 12th
- A Pilates master trainer says anyone who works at a desk should use these three moves to promote a pain-free posture
- A doctor of physical therapy says this low-intensity routine will build strength and boost mobility
May 11th
- This deal just keeps getting better—get 53% off the most waterproof shoes I’ve ever tested
- This protein shake tastes like a tropical cocktail and has 20g of protein
- A certified instructor says this is the biggest mistake people make when following Pilates workouts online—and shares her golden rule to remedy it
- This five-minute core workout is a great way to build strength and stability quickly
May 10th
- A registered dietitian wants you to try this technique when food cravings hit
- The daily habits an active 85-year-old uses to “fight off old age”
- Can’t do jumping jacks? Try these low-impact exercises instead to get your heart pumping
May 9th
- This simple strength training trick builds more muscle and better technique—here’s how to try tempo training in your next home workout
- The REI spring sale is here—these 20 sale items are 50% off or more, but only while stocks last!
- Seven therapist-backed tricks to help you start a run when you don’t feel like it
May 8th
- Do you have sore hips? I asked a pain specialist why this happens and how to improve it
- This is the one exercise you should do to safeguard your stability and balance, according to a personal trainer who works with seniors
May 7th
- Best pull-up bars for home workouts
- I’m a personal trainer and these are the eight stability ball exercises I rely on to boost core strength
- “I wanted more women to feel the same way that I do”—a Pilates instructor shares the exact weekly routine she uses to boost energy, improve strength and move pain-free
May 6th
- My chronic pain was keeping me awake until I started doing this gentle mobility routine before bed
- Best running gels – on-the-go fuel for endurance events
- I tried the latest routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor and I think it’s one of the best practices for tight hips
- Only have light weights? This 15-minute workout will help you build strength and improve your fitness
May 5th
- I’ve tested more than 50 pairs of walking shoes and the best for wide feet is now under $60
- If you have neck or shoulder pain, a Pilates instructor recommends these three underrated exercises
- We test the best probiotic supplements for boosting gut health
- I tried the 10-minute mobility workout a strength trainer has been doing for over 20 years—here’s why I’ll be making it a permanent fixture in my training program
May 4th
- My honest review of the Gymproluxe portable sauna pod after using it for a month—I didn’t expect to like it this much
- A physical therapist says you should work on strengthening this often overlooked area if you want to age well and stay independent
- Did you know you can start building strong glutes without any equipment? An expert trainer explains how
May 3rd
- Six of the best exercises to preserve strength for GLP-1 users, according to an expert
- “Not just living longer, but living better”—a certified trainer shares five things that matter most to aging well and longevity
- The mouth-brain link: how healthy gums could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease
May 2nd
- Improve your balance and walking posture with this 30-minute walking Pilates treadmill workout
- Can you pass this simple home mobility test? Here’s how to do it and how to improve
May 1st
- This four-move resistance band workout for seniors will improve mobility and build functional strength
- A trainer says these three simple exercises are the secret to a strong core—here’s why