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 Pilates instructor says you should do this five-move routine before bed for deep sleep
Sleep A good night's sleep is one of the most underrated benefits of exercise
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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.”
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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
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The three Pilates exercises every beginner should start with, according to an expert instructor
A sequence that will take you no more than 10 minutes
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I did bird dog every day for seven days and now I understand why trainers recommend it for core strength, spinal health and posture
This simple bodyweight move has so many benefits
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A yoga instructor says this eight-minute routine is all you need to mobilize your entire body
Stiff and achy muscles? Try this
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A Pilates instructor says this is the beginner-friendly core exercise everyone should try
Forget crunches, this is the perfect foundation move
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Prevent poor posture and release tension from sitting down with these four simple stretches from a yoga instructor
The daily poses he swears by, no matter what
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The 10-minute routine everyone should be doing for better posture, according to a Pilates instructor
Use these moves to build core strength and improve your spinal health
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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
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I'm a fitness writer who swears by Pilates and I think this piece of equipment is the best alternative to reformer classes—and it costs less than $10
This might just be the best alternative to a reformer machine
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This is the one move a Pilates instructor says everyone should do to combat the effects of aging
Pilates It will build more than just glute strength
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This urban walking shoe is helping me hit 10,000 steps a day—and they actually look good
The Merrell SpeedARC Matis is the perfect option for city hikers
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A Pilates instructor says mat Pilates can be more challenging than reformer—here's why
Versus Plus, how you can get the benefits of reformer Pilates at home
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I'm a fitness writer and this is the one affordable piece of equipment I recommend to everyone who does Pilates
Pilates ball It works wonders whether you're at home or in the studio
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Is the viral 28-day wall Pilates challenge worth it? I tried the first workout and these are my honest thoughts
Wall Pilates What is wall Pilates and can it help you build strength?
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A barre instructor says this five-minute no-equipment routine will give you an energy boost—I put it to the test
Five-minute workouts Take a break from your desk and try this workout
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Do this five-minute stretching routine while you're watching TV to bring some relief to stiff muscles
Stretching Feel like you don't have time to stretch? Do it during your usual evening routine
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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
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I didn't realise how much walking 10,000 steps a day was benefitting my health until I stopped
10,000 steps This is the one healthy habit I can't wait to get back to
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I tried the workout that celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson swear by and it's even better than Pilates for building strength
Lagree Lagree looks a lot like reformer Pilates but is a great option if you want to build muscle but don't like the gym
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An expert trainer has shared a simple hack that will help you get the most out of your home dumbbell workouts
Home gym hacks Increase the range of motion for some dumbbell exercises with this smart home gym hack
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A Pilates instructor shares a simple hack that will help you stick to a morning exercise routine
Pilates Microdose your workouts to make them more manageable
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A functional workout just like this one transformed the way my body felt and moved
Dumbbell workout Do these exercises in your 30s and 40s so you're pain-free in your 50s, 60s and 70s
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