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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An exercise physiologist explains why you should be adding this 10-minute challenge to your daily walk—and how to do it safelyMaking this small tweak to my morning walk has overhauled my cardio fitness
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A trainer says these are the three moves every beginner should master before getting started with strength trainingIf you're new to workouts, practicing these moves is a great place to start
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The internet's favorite yoga instructor just shared a 10-minute routine for tight hamstrings and it provided immediate relief for my sore legsReduce leg and back tension with this simple yoga practice
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“I focus on the everyday movements”—a trainer explains why daily habits matter and shares her weekly workout scheduleSmall amounts of movement can make the biggest difference
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“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 50sTo age well, you need to think about more than just strength
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A Pilates instructor says these are the two moves she always recommends to beginners to build core strength and develop body awarenessWant to start Pilates? Try this technique
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“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 agingWhy lifting weights—and Pilates—are essential in midlife
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“Marathon running has become my peace and quiet amongst the chaos of life”—a trainer who took two hours off her marathon time after having three children shares her weekly workout routineAlong with the approach that helped her begin exercising again after having children
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These are the three deep core moves you should add to the end of your workouts to build functional strength, according to a trainerWork your core to protect your back and build a strong, stable foundation
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These three dumbbell moves are all you need for strong, toned arms, according to an expert trainerAnd they’re ideal for beginners
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“It’s the move I’d put in everyone’s hands on day one”—a trainer recommends this one dumbbell exercise for people who are new to strength trainingStart building the foundation of a strong body with this one exercise
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Should you prioritise weight training or Pilates as you age? I asked the experts and they agreed one is preferableBut doing both is even better
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Don’t know where to start with strength training? This expert-approved formula is the simplest way to build muscle at homeIf you get bored working out, this sports scientist’s home workout formula could be a game changer
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The internet’s favorite yoga instructor just shared a 12-minute morning routine, featuring a technique that can help you feel more positiveIt will also mobilize achy joints
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I’m a fitness writer and my favourite activewear brand just launched a huge summer sale—these are the sports bras, shorts and leggings to shop nowThey perform well and look great—what more can you ask for?
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Instantly relieve stiff, achy joints with these four yoga poses which will mobilize your entire bodyThey’ll also improve your coordination and flexibility
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These are the five recipes a nutritionist created that helped me up my protein intake and eat more vegetablesHealthy meals that don’t compromise on taste
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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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