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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Barre is one of the best workouts you can do to build strength without equipment, says an expert instructor—start with this 15-minute workoutCombine the principles of ballet, Pilates and yoga
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Bookmark this five-minute workout recommended by a Pilates instructor for your next exercise snackQuick moves that target the core, glutes and shoulders
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“We have to separate the number on the scale from the assessment of our health”—a trainer who owns a longevity clinic shares the weekly workout routine she followsPlus, her advice for developing a consistent exercise habit
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The one type of strength work Anne Hathaway says she wished she had discovered earlier in lifeThe star credits pelvic floor training with transforming her health and energy—and experts agree it’s not just for post-natal care
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These are the four moves a Pilates instructor does every week to build strong abs in her 40sUpgrade your crunches with these future-proofing exercises instead
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Should you prioritise strength training or cardio as you age? I asked a metabolic health expertTo increase your chances of a long lifespan and healthspan, prioritise your weakest area
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Walking in the morning helped regulate my appetite—and it could be because it increased my GLP-1 hormone levels naturallyAccording to a dietitian, there are three reasons my morning walks curbed my appetite
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This celebrity trainer works with stars like Jessica Biel, but he says his mother-in-law is his “model student”—here’s the beginner-friendly workout she doesAll you need are dumbbells
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A new study finds that women over the age of 85 can improve functional fitness and upper-body endurance with low-intensity exercise—here’s what they didJust six months of exercise improved the way they moved day-to-day
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“I look better in my 50s than I did in my 30s”—a trainer shares the weekly workout routine that helped her build strength after four surgeries in five yearsInstead of accepting that aging would put a stop to her love of working out, Jill Brown found a way to work around it
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I stopped sitting with my legs crossed for 30 days and realised one important thing about optimal desk postureTrying this experiment reduced my hip and knee pain
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I did this 30-minute yoga practice after a five-hour car journey and it provided immediate relief to my stiff neck and shouldersIf you’ve spent too much time sitting, try this
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Forget the treadmill, boost your cardio fitness at home with these three low-impact bodyweight exercisesHate traditional cardio? Try this instead
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The internet's favourite yoga instructor just shared a routine for anxiety and overthinking—I tried it and the results were impressiveIs 20 minutes of yoga enough to reduce stress?
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A barre instructor recommends this four-move workout for beginners to build muscular endurance and functional strengthIt’s suitable for people of all levels
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An expert trainer says this is the one core move she gets all her clients to practice before they start strength trainingNail these three variations before lifting weights
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A trainer says this is the 11-minute dumbbell workout she gives to beginners who want to start lifting weightsFive moves target your entire body
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A trainer who works with midlife women shares the exact 10-minute workout she recommends for beginnersMaster the basics with these five moves
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A personal trainer recommends this two-move bodyweight workout for beginners who want to build strength and get fitThis efficient movement combo will get your heart rate up and strengthen your muscles
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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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