Articles by Maddy Biddulph

Maddy Biddulph is a journalist specializing in fitness, health and wellbeing content. With 26 years in consumer media, she has worked as a writer and editor for some of the bestselling newspapers, magazines and websites in the US and UK, including Live Science, TechRadar, Marie Claire, The Sunday Times and Women’s Health UK.

She earned a CIMPSA-certified Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing and Personal Training (the training needed to call yourself a PT in England) in 2023 and launched Maddy Biddulph Personal Training in her hometown of Oxford, England. As well as one-to-one and small group training, she runs weekly Circuits Club classes which mixes cardio and strength training.

She also holds chair-based exercise classes for seniors, helping older people regain their independence by improving their mobility, confidence and physical and mental health through gentle, low-impact movement.

If you want a strong upper body and muscular arms, do this 20-minute kettlebell workout

Work everything from shoulder and back muscles to arms and the core

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If you want a strong upper body and muscular arms, do this 20-minute kettlebell workout

An expert says this is the one muscle you need to strengthen to age well

Reduce back pain and improve posture with this no-equipment core strength workout

If you suffer from joint pain or osteoarthritis, exercise should be your “first line of treatment” according to this physiotherapist

This is the biggest misconception women have about menopause—and what you can do to ease symptoms, according to a doctor

Build a strong upper body, improve posture and reduce tech neck with these six resistance band exercises

All you need to target the deep core muscles is four moves and a resistance band, says this certified personal trainer

I tried the Wattbike Proton smart bike for a month and it’s the best exercise bike I’ve ever used

Should you pay more for a yoga mat? The experts wade in

Stop what you’re doing! Bala Bangles—my favorite wearable weights—have 25% off for Black Friday

These are the four things I tell every new personal training client to buy to get started with their fitness journey

I tried using Echelon adjustable dumbbells for two weeks and I wish I’d gotten some sooner

An expert trainer says these five moves will boost muscle, bone strength, mood and mobility in midlife women

Four expert techniques I use to build upper-body strength faster

I tried doing wrist exercises for a month and my hands have never been stronger

How an unhealthy gut could be making your menopause symptoms worse—and what to do to change that

These homemade granola bars are my new favorite post-workout snack with 16g of protein per serving

Ankle stability is “crucial to live a full functional life” says this certified trainer—here are her three strength moves to help

I tried using a weights bench for 30 days and it’s the piece of equipment I didn’t know I needed—here’s why

How much protein should I eat to lose body fat but maintain lean muscle? This expert has the answer

If you struggle with balance add these three trainer-approved exercises to your routine

Jennifer Aniston’s trainer says these are the three exercises that will help you perfect your squat form and build strong glutes

Forget sit-ups—a Pilates instructor says this move is more effective for your deep core

“Stop focusing on working out”—a professor says you should follow these five science-backed steps to improve your wellness instead

If you want to improve your digestive health add these five science-backed herbs and spices to your diet, says this pharmacist