
Ciara McGinley
Ciara McGinley is a freelance health and wellbeing journalist, and a meditation practitioner. Ciara has written for Good Housekeeping, Woman & Home and Red Magazine, among others, and covers everything from fitness and sleep to mental health and relationships.
After training as a meditation practitioner with the British School of Meditation in 2020, Ciara set up Finding Quiet, where she hosts meditation experiences and wellbeing events.
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A trainer wants you to try this five-minute workout to improve deep core strength and stability
This no-equipment program consists of just three simple moves
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A midlife coach loves this five-move upper-body workout for strong and toned arms
All you need to get started is two dumbbells
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A nutritionist’s favourite post-workout snack will help you refuel with 20g of protein
This simple, five-ingredient recovery bowl will become your new go-to after exercise
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This five-minute cardio burst to an ’80s classic is an instant mood booster
This workout is so fun it doesn’t even feel like exercise
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This five-minute lower-body workout builds strength and mobility—no equipment needed
These five exercises are great for beginners too
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I tried the most popular 7,000-step walking workouts on YouTube—this was a clear favorite
Boost your step count without leaving the house
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A Pilates teacher wants you to try this seven-move workout to build strength and mobility if you’re over 40
Try this low-impact, equipment-free workout
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A trainer wants you to try this five-minute workout to improve your posture and mobility
A quick and easy upper-body routine you can do at home
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A nutritionist wants you to consider not just when you eat, but what you eat if you can’t sleep at night
Try these three things for a better night of rest
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If you’ve lost motivation for walking in the winter, try going for a color walk instead
It’s my favourite mindfulness technique to do when it’s gloomy and gray
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The one piece of kit a running coach recommends every woman invests in
Running shoes? No. Smartwatch? Nope. Here’s why it’s essential that women run in a well-fitting sports bra
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When this midlife personal trainer is asked how to get toned arms, she recommends this upper-body workout
It’s one of the most common questions this trainer receives, and her answer also boosts strength and confidence
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I’m a meditation teacher and I know meditating in the morning makes some people sleepy—here’s a three-minute practice that will help you feel energised instead
Feel more alert after this easy-to-follow practice
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I’ve replaced evening strolls with home walking workouts to keep active in winter—and these are my favourites
Stay active during the colder months with these at-home walking routines on YouTube
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I tried the 6-6-6 walking challenge for a week and my step count skyrocketed
But it’s not something I’ll continue doing—here’s why
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Do your shoulders slouch forward? This Pilates teacher’s five-exercise routine will improve posture, release tension in your chest and strengthen your upper back
This easy at-home routine releases tension and builds strength and stability
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Do your shoulders slouch forward? This three-exercise routine will improve posture, release tension in your chest and strengthen your upper back
Flexibility This no-equipment workout was a game-changer for new mum and Pilates teacher Vanessa Michielon and it only takes two minutes
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Do abs workouts hurt your neck? Then try this four-move session
Workouts This ballet-inspired workout will build core strength and stability, without neck discomfort
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You don't need weights to build strength—just this beginner calisthenics workout
Workout If you're new to strength training, start by using your bodyweight instead of weights
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Stiff back? Use these five exercises from a movement expert to boost mobility and flexibility
Yoga Add this 10-minute routine to your day to relieve back tension
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If you have sore wrists from typing all day, these five stretches are for you
workout Five movements to stretch and strengthen wrists, from an expert trainer
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A Pilates expert swears by this one exercise to strengthen your pelvic floor at any age
Pilates Neglecting your pelvic floor? You're probably not alone, but it's easy to get started
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Save this expert PT's upper-body warm-up—all you need is a resistance band
Workout Do yourself a favor and commit these eight upper-body warm-up exercises to memory and never start a workout cold again
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Stiff back? A yoga expert shares five exercises to help ease tension and improve mobility
Yoga A yoga teacher recommends these five exercises to ease tension in your back and improve mobility
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