All content Archive | August 2026

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August 31st
- I did this 30-minute yoga practice after a five-hour car journey and it provided immediate relief to my stiff neck and shoulders
- Forget the treadmill, boost your cardio fitness at home with these three low-impact bodyweight exercises
- A fitness specialist shares how he finally mastered the Romanian deadlift and how he teaches clients to do the same
August 30th
- Trying to lose weight? Here’s what you should add to your diet, rather than cut, according to experts
- I average 28,000 steps across a weekend—here’s the stretch I do to avoid tight hips after walking
- The one type of exercise a trainer wants every woman over 40 to try—and you can start sitting down
August 29th
- Runners—this is the last core workout you’ll ever need to maintain posture and improve efficiency with every stride
- All you need is 12 minutes, a resistance band and a partner to strengthen your deep core
August 28th
- Shop the 50 best deals in REI's Labor Day sale, all with 50% off or more—featuring newly discounted items from the North Face, Patagonia, Arc'teryx and more
- This is the one exercise that people in their 40s don’t do often enough, according to a personal trainer
- The internet's favourite yoga instructor just shared a routine for anxiety and overthinking—I tried it and the results were impressive
August 27th
- Les Mills group fitness presenter Bronté Terrell shares the weekly workout routine that helps her manage the “extreme highs and lows” of ADHD
- Three exercises a physical therapist wishes everyone over 60 would do to develop the strength to get off the floor unaided
- The Hollywood trainer behind Matt Damon and Emily Blunt gets all his celebrity clients to master these six fundamental exercises—and you should too
August 26th
- All you need is 10 minutes to do this trainer’s beginner-friendly HIIT workout—no equipment needed
- This is one of the best exercises you can do for full-body stability as you get older, according to a personal trainer who works with seniors
August 25th
- An osteoporosis specialist on why cutting down on caffeine and cola can help your bone health
- A yoga teacher wants you to try this five-minute flow to reduce tension and improve mobility
- A barre instructor recommends this four-move workout for beginners to build muscular endurance and functional strength
August 24th
- An expert trainer says this is the one core move she gets all her clients to practice before they start strength training
- Sore wrists? This is the workout I give my personal training clients when they need a break from weights—no equipment needed
August 23rd
- The five food staples a dietitian always picks up at Whole Foods for healthy meals
- I tried the most popular walking workout video on YouTube and this is what I discovered
- In your 40s or 50s? Try this 10-minute routine to help prevent injuries and keep you moving well in later life
August 22nd
- A yoga teacher says these three moves will release lower-back tension and improve mobility
- A trainer says this is the 11-minute dumbbell workout she gives to beginners who want to start lifting weights
August 21st
- A trainer who works with midlife women shares the exact 10-minute workout she recommends for beginners
- I’m a fitness writer and these are the three Bodyfit by Amy workouts I keep coming back to
August 20th
- “There will always be obstacles, unexpected challenges and reasons to put yourself last”—a fitness industry veteran explains how consistency and workout variety helped her progress
- Why are some of us so obsessed with our Garmin fitness age? A professor of psychology explains
- Runners, take note—a fitness coach says this full-body workout builds all the strength you need for race day
August 19th
- Struggling to switch off at night? Try this five-minute bedtime yoga sequence to fall asleep faster
- I asked a personal trainer what the over-40s should prioritize—he shared three non-negotiable exercises for strength and mobility
August 18th
- A personal trainer recommends this two-move bodyweight workout for beginners who want to build strength and get fit
- I asked a physical therapist which movements disappear first as we age—and this is the simple five-move routine she recommends to help you keep them
August 17th
- The easy two-minute habit that could improve your balance in your 40s and beyond, according to physical therapists
- I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors and these are the three exercises I never let any of my clients skip
- An exercise physiologist explains why you should be adding this 10-minute challenge to your daily walk—and how to do it safely
August 16th
- These three moderate-impact activities are actually beneficial for bone strength and osteoporosis, according to a physical therapist
- Dietitians agree there is a better way to fuel exercise than pre-workout supplements
August 15th
- Chris Hemsworth uses these three moves to build his core—here’s how to make them beginner-friendly
- A trainer says these are the three moves every beginner should master before getting started with strength training
August 14th
- Matt Damon's stuntwoman Devyn Dalton shares the exact upper-body workout she used to build “the greatest arms” in Hollywood for The Odyssey
- I tried Tai Chi walking for 30 days to fix my posture—and surprisingly, it also eliminated my daily stress and back pain
August 13th
- The internet's favorite yoga instructor just shared a 10-minute routine for tight hamstrings and it provided immediate relief for my sore legs
- “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 good
- A yoga teacher says this is how you develop confidence in your balancing abilities
August 12th
- I'm a trainer who helps seniors look after their hips—this is the one move I never skip
- A personal trainer says everyone over 40 should be doing this 15-minute workout to keep their bones strong
- Exercising with others is a proven formula for improved mental wellbeing, so grab a friend and use this full-body partner workout to boost your mood
August 11th
- I walk 10,000 steps a day and these are my favorite headphones for walking—now less than $35
- “The huge difference is to use your core power instead of just arm strength”—a personal trainer shares how she finally conquered this classic bodyweight exercise
- A certified physical therapist says you should do these five things to protect your knees if you're a keen walker, hiker or runner
August 10th
- A trainer says you should try these three static holds to build muscle, improve joint stability and lower your resting blood pressure
- A yoga teacher says these are the three poses you should do after a long walk to ease muscle soreness and recover faster
- Are elephant walks the greatest hamstring stretch you're not doing? I did them every day for a week to find out
August 9th
- A personal trainer shares his four favorite core exercises to do with a medicine ball
- How to train smarter as you age, according to 51-year-old Peloton instructor Susie Chan
- Three dietitians and nutritionists share the pre-workout snacks that boost energy and fuel exercise
August 8th
- Runners—if you only have time to do one strength workout a week, do this, says a certified trainer and ultramarathon runner
- Do this five-move resistance band workout to improve your strength, muscular endurance, stability and movement quality
August 7th
- You don’t need any equipment to strengthen your deep core—just these three exercises
- A yoga teacher says these three poses can help you age well by improving your coordination, concentration and stability
August 6th
- Everyone's talking about Tom Holland's workout—here's how to attempt Spider-Man's routine at home if you can't do that tricky pull-up
- “I focus on the everyday movements”—a trainer explains why daily habits matter and shares her weekly workout schedule
- I tried doing the 90/90 hip mobility exercise every day for two weeks and now I can squat and lunge without pain
- An expert personal trainer assigns these five exercises to every single client to keep them moving well as they age
August 5th
- “Strength training helps you stay strong, capable, and resilient enough to do the things you want to do”—a trainer and physiologist recommends this dumbbell workout for women in their 50s
- I’ve been strengthening my lower core with bear hold variations—here’s how to give them a go
August 4th
- A fitness trainer loves this 20-minute bodyweight workout for building strength when traveling
- How to injury-proof your body after 40—five expert-backed habits that keep you active for life
August 3rd
- “This routine builds real functional strength”—a pelvic floor expert details the 20-minute routine she uses with every beginner client
- Struggle to exercise on the floor? Try this quick and effective four-minute standing core strength and stability workout
- I’m a personal trainer and I’ve been doing this one move daily to help improve my squats
August 2nd
- Gardening is a full-body workout—so use these five gentle stretches to alleviate soreness and help your body recover
- A yoga teacher says these are the three poses every walker should be doing to improve mobility and reduce injury risk
- A Pilates instructor says these are the two moves she always recommends to beginners to build core strength and develop body awareness
August 1st
- I asked three registered dietitians what they eat after a long run
- “Pilates is going to stop you getting injured, but strength training will build your bones and muscles”—a trainer shares her top four dumbbell moves for healthy aging