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 expert instructor says this is the one type of movement people with back pain should be doing—but few do
Strengthen your lower body with this pull-focused workout
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I don’t normally strength train on vacation, but this time I did—here’s why and the 20-minute workout I used
It involves my favourite piece of equipment that takes up minimal room in your suitcase
By Alice Porter Published
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I work a desk job and this 13-minute routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor provided immediate relief to my tight hips
Offset the negative effects of sitting with this routine
By Alice Porter Published
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A pelvic floor physical therapist says these are the three exercises everyone, including men, should be doing
You'll benefit from them even if you don't have symptoms
By Alice Porter Published
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If you suffer with tension in your neck and shoulders you might have coat hanger pain—here’s how to combat it
Desk-based workers are particularly prone to this issue
By Alice Porter Published
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A physical therapist says these are the three bodyweight moves you should do daily to improve your bone health
Simple exercises and no equipment required
By Alice Porter Published
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A physical therapist says this one move is even better than dead bugs for developing functional core strength, and it’s completely beginner-friendly
All you need is a resistance band
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“I’m 72, and these are the three Pilates exercises that I’m using to improve my balance and keep myself injury-free”
A Pilates instructor says these moves will benefit anyone in their 60s and 70s
By Alice Porter Published
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I've been doing this stretch at my desk for the past six months and it's practically eradicated my shoulder pain
Try it the next time you're at your desk
By Alice Porter Published
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An expert trainer says this functional core workout will make everyday tasks easier and reduce your risk of injury
Forget sit-ups, try this instead
By Alice Porter Published
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A physical therapist says he had persistent lower back pain for two years, until he discovered this one exercise
This move is a game-changer, according to the expert
By Alice Porter Published
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A physical therapist says these are the two simple stretches people who spend too much time sitting should do
They’re surprisingly effective, even if you have limited mobility
By Alice Porter Published
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This is the one move a physical therapist recommends for people who sit a lot and suffer from shoulder pain
All you need is a resistance band
By Alice Porter Published
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I tried the latest routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor and I think it’s one of the best yoga practices I've ever done
Try this if you’re feeling overwhelmed
By Alice Porter Published
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I did calf raises every day for 30 days and it massively reduced my knee pain and made running easier
These are the four changes I've noticed since doing this lower-body exercise
By Alice Porter Published
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I’m a fitness writer who has tried plenty of fancy equipment but I swear by this one thing and it’s currently less than $10 in the Prime Day sales
Pilates sliders are the most space and cost-effective way to build strength and stability
By Alice Porter Published
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This trainer combines Pilates and weight training to build full-body muscle—these are her top three dumbbell exercises
Tag these moves onto the end of your Pilates practice for a muscle-building bonus
By Alice Porter Published
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I don’t enjoy HIIT so I swapped it for a less intense form of cardio—this is the one thing I noticed about my fitness levels
A fitness writer on how she started doing cardio more often
By Alice Porter Published
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A 72-year-old shares how Pilates helped him run a half-marathon injury-free, and the one move that helped him the most
It was a game-changer for a dad with a reputation for getting injured
By Alice Porter Published
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This space-saving home Pilates reformer costs less than $200—these are my honest thoughts on whether it’s worth it
Looking for an affordable alternative to studio classes? Try this
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor recommends making this one simple change to your workouts if you're trying to build muscle
Need to ramp up the challenge of your Pilates session? Try this
By Alice Porter Published
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A physical therapist says people with hip and knee injuries often neglect their stabilizer muscles—this one move will help you strengthen them
All you need is a foam roller
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor says these three moves will help you build strength and improve your fitness without equipment
Her method helps you boost your metabolism and tone your muscles in one session
By Alice Porter Published
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I tried the new “mental health break” routine from the internet’s favorite yoga instructor and it helped me feel less stressed in just 10 minutes
It helped my muscles feel less tense, too
By Alice Porter Published