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 is the five-minute routine that finally got rid of the constant pain in a Pilates instructor’s armHow 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 balanceA 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 instructorForget 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 tryingCreate 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 testA Pilates instructor and former ballerina has launched a new workout series that will help you improve your strength, mobility and posture
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The internet’s favorite yoga instructor says this five-minute routine will provide “instant calm”—I put it to the testIs five minutes really enough to destress?
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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“This is the number one most important thing for life longevity”
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If you’re over 40 you should be doing this one underrated type of exercise, according to a physical therapistPlyometrics will improve your muscle and bone health
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Taking two-minute stretching breaks throughout the day is more effective than doing one long flexibility session, according to a strength coachStretching You've heard of exercise snacking—stretch snacking is just as effective
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A physical therapist shares five simple things you can do to reduce knee pain when you walkPlus, a 10-minute strength routine to support your knee joints
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You don’t need expensive studio classes to strengthen your core—just this one affordable piece of equipment, according to a Pilates instructorForget reformer Pilates and try this instead
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New to Pilates? An expert instructor says you should start with this four-move workout to build core strengthIt will help injury-proof your body and improve your posture
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What is classical Pilates and is it better than contemporary Pilates?Try this seven-move classical Pilates routine for beginners to decide
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A physical therapist says this is the most important muscle to strengthen, especially if you spend a lot of time sittingTry this simple exercise and start building strength
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A Pilates instructor says you should do this five-move routine before bed for deep sleepSleep A good night's sleep is one of the most underrated benefits of exercise
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Three things every home has that can improve your stretching routine, according to a flexibility expert“You don't need a load of fancy equipment to work a little bit of stretching into your day.”
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I tried four exercises designed to get rid of shoulder knots and I was surprised by the resultsA yoga instructor recommends this routine for reducing tightness in your upper body
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The three Pilates exercises every beginner should start with, according to an expert instructorA sequence that will take you no more than 10 minutes
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I did bird dog every day for seven days and now I understand why trainers recommend it for core strength, spinal health and postureThis simple bodyweight move has so many benefits
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A yoga instructor says this eight-minute routine is all you need to mobilize your entire bodyStiff and achy muscles? Try this
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A Pilates instructor says this is the beginner-friendly core exercise everyone should tryForget crunches, this is the perfect foundation move
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The 10-minute routine everyone should be doing for better posture, according to a Pilates instructorUse these moves to build core strength and improve your spinal health
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Prevent poor posture and release tension from sitting down with these four simple stretches from a yoga instructorThe daily poses he swears by, no matter what
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I thought sports weren't for me, until I realised they're a game-changer for ticking off cardioI swapped HIIT and running for tennis—and I've never felt better
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