
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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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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A Pilates expert swears by this one exercise to strengthen your pelvic floor at any agePilates 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 bandWorkout 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 mobilityYoga A yoga teacher recommends these five exercises to ease tension in your back and improve mobility
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I'm a meditation teacher and this is how I introduce new clients to meditationMindfulness When someone has trouble meditating, I use mindful walking to start them on the path
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Tight hips? A yoga expert reveals her five favorite poses to reduce tension and boost mobilityyoga Try these gentle moves after a day of sitting to release tight hips
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I'm a meditation teacher and I think this is the most effective technique to reduce stress in minutesMindfulness There are many ways to lower stress, but I've found cyclic sighing to be immediately effective for me and my clients
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This affordable alternative to reformer Pilates is the only workout you need this summerPilates Can a Pilates bar really compare with a reformer? I asked the experts
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Stiff neck? This yoga teacher's five stretches will help ease tension and release stress—and you can do them at your deskYoga Just a few minutes of gentle movement could make all the difference
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