Howard Calvert
Howard is a freelance health and fitness journalist and copywriter. He has written for publications including ShortList, Runner’s World, Trail Running, Women’s Running, Red Bulletin, Wareable and Cycling Weekly. He enjoys nothing more than lacing up his trail shoes and heading out to explore new trails. He’s run ultramarathons everywhere from the French Alps and Canadian mountains to the Welsh coast and Peak District. When not running, he’s usually found hitting his local MTB singletrack trails or on a quest to find the country’s best cinnamon bun.
Latest articles by Howard Calvert
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Hip flexors and running: essential info, exercises and stretches
Fitness All you need to know hip flexors and running, including how to protect and develop flexibility in this crucial area
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Trail running tips: Expert advice to nail technique and clock a new PB
Fitness Increase your speed when you go off-road with these top trail running tips
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Cross-training for runners: why it's important and where to start
Fitness Mixing up your runs with other activities can boost your running and help avoid injury
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On Cloudultra review: lightweight comfort for long-distance runs
Fitness We clocked up hours on the trails testing the new On Cloudultra shoe
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Treadmills vs ellipticals: which cardio machine is king?
Fitness We weigh up the pros and cons of treadmills vs ellipticals to help you decide which is best for your cardio requirements
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Zwift for runners: 7 ways the virtual app makes treadmill sessions more exciting
Fitness 'Dreadmill' factor, be gone! Zwift for runners - or Zwift Run, as it's formally known - promises to transform your indoor running sessions
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Apple Watch Series 6 vs Fitbit Sense: what’s best for health and fitness goals?
Fitness We compare how the two smartwatch titans fare for health tracking
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Rowing machine form: How to maximize your workouts and avoid injury
How To A step-by-step guide to maximizing your rowing session and get more out of your machine
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Rowing machine vs ellipticals: which is better for weight loss?
Versus It's rowing machine vs ellipticals here as we compare which workout equipment is best for you
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