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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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A pelvic floor expert says 70% of her patients do squeezes incorrectly—these are her tips on getting the most out of kegels
Master exactly how to strengthen your muscles and wave goodbye to pelvic floor dysfunction
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Want to reduce your stress levels? Try this Japanese mindfulness practice that helped me relax in just 10 minutes
I didn’t think I’d like forest bathing, but I was able to switch my brain off for the first time in forever
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A physical therapist says bad posture is mostly caused by these four common lifestyle factors—here’s how to overcome them
Try these three simple exercises and strengthen those crucial muscles
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I swapped lifting heavy weights for this Pilates dumbbell routine and the results surprised me
If all you have is light weights, try this
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I tried this simple bodyweight exercise designed to improve posture, and now I’m adding it to all my workouts
All you need is a towel and a hard floor to strengthen your posterior chain
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Why squeezes might be making your pelvic floor symptoms worse, according to an expert physical therapist
If your pelvic floor is tight, rather than weak, you may need to take a different approach—here’s how to tell and what to do instead
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How to reduce your risk of falls using one simple exercise
Improve your balance, coordination and hip flexor strength
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I’m a fitness writer and I think this is the most underrated exercise for building leg strength and reducing knee pain
I wish I’d discovered it sooner
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An expert trainer uses these eight moves to help her parents improve their strength and balance
How to future-proof your body in your 50s and 60s
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A Pilates instructor says these six moves will help you walk without joint pain
Pilates can be a great help if you experience muscle or joint pain while walking—here are six entry-level moves to start with
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The six beginner-friendly dumbbell exercises a trainer does “every single week” to build functional strength
This routine is ideal for anyone who is new to strength training
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I tried the latest 12-minute practice from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor and it relieved tightness in my hips and back
Yoga With Adriene’s latest routine is ideal for when you're feeling stiff
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A physical therapist says weakness in this one muscle could be contributing to knee and back pain and there’s a simple way to check
The muscle plays a big role in the way we walk and run
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How to actually reduce stiffness in your hips, according to a yoga instructor
The five things Mara Cimatoribus recommends to everyone with tight hips
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This is the five-minute routine that finally got rid of the constant pain in a Pilates instructor’s arm
How a Pilates instructor went from living with constant discomfort to being pain-free in six months
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The simple exercise everyone over the age of 60 should try to reduce your risk of falls and improve your balance
A Pilates instructor says strengthening your toes is essential
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This underrated piece of equipment might be the best way to strengthen your core, according to a Pilates instructor
Forget sit-ups—this 20-minute Pilates ankle weights workout is the best way to build core strength
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I've been using the habit-stacking technique for over a year and I think it's the easiest way to improve your health without even trying
Create healthy habits that improve your everyday life
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A Pilates instructor says this ballet-inspired workout will help you develop the balance, strength and flexibility of a dancer—I put it to the test
A Pilates instructor and former ballerina has launched a new workout series that will help you improve your strength, mobility and posture
By Alice Porter Published