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.
Maddy also leads MenoFitness classes, tailored for perimenopausal women to help build strength, support bone density and boost mood.
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The high-fiber supplement experts swear by and three easy recipes that make it taste greatIncrease your fiber intake with psyllium
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Trying to lose weight? Here’s what you should add to your diet, rather than cut, according to expertsThe filling and nutritious foods that can help with weight management and leave you feeling satisfied rather than deprived
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The one type of exercise a trainer wants every woman over 40 to try—and you can start sitting downTry impact training in your 40s to build bone density and power
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Sore wrists? This is the workout I give my personal training clients when they need a break from weights—no equipment neededBuild strength without aggravating sore wrists
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I tried the most popular walking workout video on YouTube and this is what I discoveredFit this fun, 15 minutes of exercise between work breaks and meetings
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In your 40s or 50s? Try this 10-minute routine to help prevent injuries and keep you moving well in later lifeBuild a body that's strong enough to handle the demands of everyday life and your favorite types of exercise
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I’m a fitness writer and these are the three Bodyfit by Amy workouts I keep coming back toFrom beginner-friendly routines to standing abs, the trainer has you covered
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The easy two-minute habit that could improve your balance in your 40s and beyond, according to physical therapistsAdd these three drills to the end of your usual fitness routine or do them as exercise snacks
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Chris Hemsworth uses these three moves to build his core—here’s how to make them beginner-friendlyCombine these moves for a functional core workout
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How to injury-proof your body after 40—five expert-backed habits that keep you active for lifeBuild resilience and strength safely with these expert tips
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Struggle to exercise on the floor? Try this quick and effective four-minute standing core strength and stability workoutThis four-minute standing core workout builds strength and stability
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The 10-second pre-meal ritual a nutritionist swears by to beat emotional eating and negative self-talkThis simple pre-meal habit can help reduce stress and aid digestion
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Five levels of reverse lunge to build more strength, balance and power without weightsWhich level is right for you?
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I tried this volume-eating-style salad every day for a week and it kept me full all afternoon and kicked my snacking habitFast to make and filling, I wholeheartedly recommend it
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This squat workout builds stronger legs, boosts stamina and heart health—no equipment requiredWhen I start getting bored with exercise, I turn to a ladder workout
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The moms I train feel guilty skipping workouts when they’re sick—here’s my adviceResting when you’re ill doesn’t mean you’ll lose fitness—it’ll help you maintain it
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I did 10 burpees every morning for a month—the biggest change wasn't my fitnessThe biggest benefits were behavioral
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The five-minute cool-down routine this expert recommends for people who usually skip itHelp your body transition from exercise to rest
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Beat desk-related aches with this 20-minute upper-body dumbbell workoutTarget muscles weakened by sitting with these five moves
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I tried doing early morning workouts for 30 days and it improved my sleep and eased my anxietyIt even made me more patient with my children
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Find the right level of burpee for you with an expert trainer’s guide to progressive modificationsNot everyone’s ready for the full movement—here are variations to suit every ability and help you build to the full burpee
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If I only had 15 minutes to exercise in my lunch break, these are the five full-body moves I’d do on repeatWork multiple muscles at once with these compound exercises
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“I don’t believe you need to spend hours exercising”—consistency is more important says this Pilates teacher as she shares her weekly workout routineSticking to a routine is better than going hard then giving up
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People with strong chest and back muscles could be less at risk of a heart attack—here are six moves to train yoursBuild upper-body strength at home with just two dumbbells
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