Katie Sims is a freelance journalist with a keen interest in health and fitness. She graduated with a master's degree in Media and Journalism in 2021 and has written health content for publications like Marie Claire, Liz Earle Wellbeing, and Tom's Guide.
She's tested fitness devices, workout methods, and nutritional advice to see what can help her (and others) feel good from the inside out.
When she's not writing health and wellness content, she'll either be on a long walk, at a Pilates class, or tackling her long list of books to read.
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I asked a Pilates instructor for the best exercises to strengthen your deep core—these were her top fourEquipment-free moves that will help you get stronger
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A Pilates instructor says this three-move routine is the quickest way to improve your posture and reduce stiffnessAn equipment-free routine you can do on your lunch break
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Ease back and hip stiffness with this 10-minute beginner Pilates flowTag this onto your morning routine to maintain your mobility
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I’m a physical therapist and endurance runner—these are the three things I wish every beginner knew before they started runningFollow this advice to stay on track with your training plan
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I asked a physical therapist which movements disappear first as we age—and this is the simple five-move routine she recommends to help you keep themThis routine can help you keep your mobility for longer
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A Pilates expert says these three standing moves can help to reduce hip stiffness in the over 60sUnlock your hips with these simple standing moves
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Can’t sit cross-legged comfortably? A Pilates instructor shares five moves to open your hipsPractice these stretches and you could be sitting cross-legged with ease in just two weeks
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I’m a 72-year-old Pilates instructor who is in better shape than I was at 40—here are the exercises I swear by for deep core strengthTake it from the pro—these are the best moves for your core as you age
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A Pilates instructor says these three standing moves are key for improving balance over 60Reduce your risk of falls with these three simple moves
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A Pilates instructor recommended this three-move sequence to tackle my hip stiffness—here’s how it helpedTry out this unique combination of massage, strengthening and stretching
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Forget Kegels—a Pilates instructor shares four simple moves to strengthen your pelvic floorPelvic floor strength is key for stability and control—here are four exercises that can help
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I tried using the Gymproluxe Pilates reformer for 30 days—my home workouts have never been betterA promise of studio-quality Pilates at home for a fraction of the price—here's what I thought
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Can’t touch your toes? A stretching coach shares a five-move plan to improve flexibility safelyPractice consistently and you could be touching your toes in a matter of weeks
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Can’t do a plank? A Pilates instructor shares three beginner-friendly alternatives that still build core strengthYou don’t need to plank to build deep core strength—try these three moves instead
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I’ve been trying this 15-minute anti-desk Pilates routine for a month—it’s seriously helped counter the effects of sittingMy stiffness has basically vanished
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The 15-minute barre routine a trainer recommends for stronger hips, glutes and coreNew to barre? This beginner-friendly home workout is a great way to get started
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A Pilates instructor’s go-to daily stretching routine for staying mobile and pain-freeTry these nine simple moves to ease stiffness
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This seven-minute low-energy Pilates routine is designed to wake up your glutes and coreUse it on recovery days or as a break from sitting
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A Pilates instructor says these four underused moves will improve your hip and knee stabilityTargeted Pilates exercises can be helpful for improving hip and knee stability, according to an expert.
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A Pilates instructor says this one side-lying move can dramatically improve hip strength and controlRelease tightness and build strength in your hips with this one Pilates move
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New to exercise? This 12-minute routine covers all the fundamentals and targets every major muscle groupTick off a full-body workout in less than 15 minutes
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I asked a Pilates instructor how to prevent falls and she shared this 10-minute standing routine to help improve stabilityPracticing balance helps us maintain independence as we age
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I asked a Pilates instructor how to protect my back as I age and she recommended these three core moves to support the spineEngage your core, protect your spine
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My knees ache when the weather gets cold but this 10-minute standing yoga routine has seriously helpedStrengthen your knees with this quick routine
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