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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Rowing machine vs ellipticals: What's the best exercise machine to lose weight?
Versus
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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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Best running watch: Maximize your runs with these top GPS watches
Buying guide Our pick of the best running watches to track everything from 5k runs to marathons - and beyond
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Heart rate training for runners: a guide to improve performance
Fitness Everything you need to know about heart rate training for runners and the benefits of running in HR zones
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Jump rope workout: a 20-minute routine that torches calories
Workout Burn energy by doing this targeted jump rope workout training session
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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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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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Why jump rope is a brilliant workout: Skipping for weight loss, fitness and more
Fitness Torching calories is just one of many benefits to skipping
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Why foam rolling and stretching is so important for runners
Fitness Reasons why you shouldn’t skip the all-important post-run recovery
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