Alice Porter
Alice Porter is a freelance journalist based in the UK, covering health, fitness and relationships. Starting out her career in 2020, her initial focus was women’s health and she now writes about other topics including hormones and sleep, nutrition and weight-training too, with a particular interest in women’s experiences in the world of health and fitness. Putting her screen time to good use, Alice also regularly writes about TikTok and the internet, often trying out the most weird and wonderful fitness and food trends.
When she’s not writing about these topics, you can probably find her at a CrossFit box, scouting out the best long walks at the weekend and flying to warmer climates as much as possible. And although she has become a reluctant morning gym-person, she prefers a late night at the weekend and is all about balance when it comes to wellbeing.
Alice has bylines at publications including Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Grazia, VICE and Refinery29, amongst other titles, and was invited to speak on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour in 2022. She was previously a staff writer at Stylist Magazine, covering news and lifestyle. She also has a first-class-honors BA from the University of Manchester.
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A trainer recommends this six-move dumbbell workout for women over 60 who want to improve their strength and mobilityAnd every move is completely beginner-friendly
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A yoga teacher says this one pose strengthens your core, stretches your back and boosts ankle mobilityIf you only have time to practice one pose, make it the yogi squat
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Only got light dumbbells? That’s all you need for this barre workout, which will help you build muscle tone in your armsMobilize your shoulders and develop muscular endurance in your arms
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“I’m thankful to have a body that I can move”—news anchor and health coach Bianca de la Garza shares the weekly workout routine she follows to build strength and boost her longevityDe la Garza’s motivation hack is practicing daily gratitude for being able to move
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Why I’m going to the gym less and walking moreI’ve had to reappraise my fitness goals—here’s why I’m sticking with steps
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A yoga therapist says tension in your jaw and sacrum can be linked—this routine will soothe bothIf you find yourself clenching your jaw, this gentle routine could help
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This is the one exercise a barre and Pilates instructor recommends to improve your balance and stability as you ageBring barre home with this beginner-friendly movement
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A Pilates instructor says doing breathwork before Pilates will help you build strength quicker—start with this 30-second practiceStart every workout this way to get more from your Pilates practice
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Do these three simple movements to develop better strength and mobility, says an expert trainerThese beginner-friendly exercises incorporate Pilates and yoga
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Three simple yoga poses to mobilize your hips, spine and shouldersImmediate relief for stiff joints and muscles that, with consistent practice, lasts
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You’re probably neglecting your deep core, but these three equipment-free Pilates moves will activate itStop wasting time on your abs and build solid foundations with a Pilates instructor’s beginner-friendly exercises
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“I never set a goal to lose 90lb, I just fell in love with the activities that I was doing”—a certified health coach shares the weekly workout routine that helped him lose weight and find joy in movement“I started loving the way I felt when I moved”
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A Pilates instructor says this is the one exercise she recommends to people who want to build core strength and improve their hip mobilityIt’s one of Joseph Pilates’ original 34 moves
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The internet’s favourite yoga instructor just shared a 10-minute routine to reset the nervous system, but what does that really mean and how can you benefit?By practicing calming your body down, it can get better at switching off after periods of stress
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A barre instructor says this is the one move beginners should start with to improve hip mobility, lower-body strength and core stabilityLike barre, the second position plié develops your mobility, proprioception and balance
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Barre is one of the best types of exercise you can do to promote healthy aging, says an expert instructor—start with these three movesThis beginner-friendly home routine is even suitable for the over-70s
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A Pilates instructor says these are the five moves beginners usually get wrong and explains how to do them properlyMastering the basics can make your workouts a lot more effective
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A yoga therapist recommends these five chair poses for seniors who want to improve their flexibilityIt’s suitable for complete beginners too
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If you have stiffness in your back and shoulders, a Pilates instructor recommends these two beginner-friendly exercisesBeginners love these moves, according to the trainer
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A 65-year-old trainer says these are the six moves older adults should do every day to reduce their risk of fallsBoost your longevity with just 10 minutes of simple, daily movement
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“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 trainingNow, she's helping women build strength in their core and glutes
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A midlife fitness expert recommends this 10-minute routine for women in their 60s who want to improve their core strength, posture and mobilitySimple strength moves for full-body care
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A yoga instructor says these four movements will help the over-60s improve posture, balance and overall strengthPlus, see how to make them harder as your confidence grows
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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 exerciseSimple moves to help you develop body awareness
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