Articles by Alice Porter, Contributor

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 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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This is the five-minute routine that finally got rid of the constant pain in a Pilates instructor’s arm

The simple exercise everyone over the age of 60 should try to reduce your risk of falls and improve your balance

This underrated piece of equipment might be the best way to strengthen your core, according to a Pilates instructor

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

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

The internet’s favorite yoga instructor says this five-minute routine will provide “instant calm”—I put it to the test

A physical therapist says this is the one move you should be doing if you want to minimize the effects of aging on your body

If you’re over 40 you should be doing this one underrated type of exercise, according to a physical therapist

Taking two-minute stretching breaks throughout the day is more effective than doing one long flexibility session, according to a strength coach

A physical therapist shares five simple things you can do to reduce knee pain when you walk

You don’t need expensive studio classes to strengthen your core—just this one affordable piece of equipment, according to a Pilates instructor

New to Pilates? An expert instructor says you should start with this four-move workout to build core strength

What is classical Pilates and is it better than contemporary Pilates?

A physical therapist says this is the most important muscle to strengthen, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting

A Pilates instructor says you should do this five-move routine before bed for deep sleep

Three things every home has that can improve your stretching routine, according to a flexibility expert

I tried four exercises designed to get rid of shoulder knots and I was surprised by the results

The three Pilates exercises every beginner should start with, according to an expert instructor

I did bird dog every day for seven days and now I understand why trainers recommend it for core strength, spinal health and posture

A yoga instructor says this eight-minute routine is all you need to mobilize your entire body

A Pilates instructor says this is the beginner-friendly core exercise everyone should try

The 10-minute routine everyone should be doing for better posture, according to a Pilates instructor

Prevent poor posture and release tension from sitting down with these four simple stretches from a yoga instructor

I thought sports weren't for me, until I realised they're a game-changer for ticking off cardio

I'm a fitness writer who swears by Pilates and I think this piece of equipment is the best alternative to reformer classes—and it costs less than $10