
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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This is probably why you still feel tired even after eight hours of sleep, according to a sleep doctorPlus, simple changes that could make a real difference
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Too busy to work out? A trainer wants you to try this five-minute full-body routineThree simple moves and no equipment needed
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I made a big fueling mistake before my first 10K race—here’s what a dietitian says to do insteadPre and post-race nutrition matters, no matter the distance that you’re running
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A trainer wants you to try this five-minute workout to improve deep core strength and stabilityThis 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 armsAll 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 proteinThis 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 boosterThis 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 neededThese 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 favoriteBoost 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 40Try 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 mobilityA 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 nightTry 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 insteadIt’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 inRunning 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 workoutIt’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 insteadFeel 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 favouritesStay 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 skyrocketedBut 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 backThis 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 backFlexibility 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 sessionWorkouts 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 workoutWorkout 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 flexibilityYoga 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 youworkout Five movements to stretch and strengthen wrists, from an expert trainer
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