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 trainer says this is the one move she recommends to all her clients to boost longevity, and it's simpler than you'd expectBuilding muscle mass is one of the best ways to increase your lifespan
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An expert trainer and busy mom says this is the exact weekly workout routine she uses to build muscle, burn fat and save timeRachael Sacerdoti breaks down what a recent week of workouts looked like.
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This is the one type of movement people with knee pain should be doing more, according to a physical therapistCalm sensitivity and prepare your muscles for movement
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Is 10 minutes of running enough to boost your health? Here's what I found after trying it for two weeksIt improved my mood, digestion and sleep quality
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A Pilates instructor says a resistance band can be as good as a reformer, if you know how to use it—start with these six movesDevelop strength, mobility and coordination with just one tool
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Why your pelvic floor becomes weak during menopause and what you can do about it, according to an expert physical therapistStart strengthening the pelvic floor now, even if you haven’t hit menopause yet
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A physical therapist shares the four moves he does to keep his spine feeling youthfulThe moves are tailored to people who spend too much time sitting
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A physical therapist shares the one exercise he recommends for runners with stiff hipsThe root cause of your stiffness might be weakness, not tightness
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An expert instructor says this is the one type of movement people with back pain should be doing—but few doStrengthen 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 usedIt involves my favourite piece of equipment that takes up minimal room in your suitcase
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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 hipsOffset the negative effects of sitting with this routine
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A pelvic floor physical therapist says these are the three exercises everyone, including men, should be doingYou'll benefit from them even if you don't have symptoms
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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 itDesk-based workers are particularly prone to this issue
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A physical therapist says these are the three bodyweight moves you should do daily to improve your bone healthSimple exercises and no equipment required
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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-friendlyAll 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
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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 painTry it the next time you're at your desk
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An expert trainer says this functional core workout will make everyday tasks easier and reduce your risk of injuryForget sit-ups, try this instead
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A physical therapist says he had persistent lower back pain for two years, until he discovered this one exerciseThis move is a game-changer, according to the expert
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A physical therapist says these are the two simple stretches people who spend too much time sitting should doThey’re surprisingly effective, even if you have limited mobility
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This is the one move a physical therapist recommends for people who sit a lot and suffer from shoulder painAll you need is a resistance band
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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 doneTry this if you’re feeling overwhelmed
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I did calf raises every day for 30 days and it massively reduced my knee pain and made running easierThese are the four changes I've noticed since doing this lower-body exercise
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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 salesPilates sliders are the most space and cost-effective way to build strength and stability
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