
Maddy Biddulph
Maddy Biddulph is a freelance 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.
She is also a qualified L3 personal trainer and weight loss advisor, and helps women over 40 navigate menopause by improving their physical and mental strength. At Maddy Biddulph Personal Training, she runs one-to-one and small group training for menopausal women who want to get fit to ease symptoms and feel like themselves again.
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These are the six trainer-approved exercises women in their 50s should do every week
Must-do strength moves to future-proof your health
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This exercise is the best way to relieve neck pain from sitting for too long, says a physical therapist
Try these simple cervical retractions to strengthen muscles, improve posture and reduce stiffness
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I tried three healthy protein bar recipes from Instagram—I’ll be making this one on repeat
Save money with these nutritious homemade protein bars
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Stop wasting money on expensive “healthy” pre-workout snacks—all you need is this no-bake puffed rice cereal bar recipe
No cooking necessary
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Fight menopausal weight gain with these five trainer-approved exercises to “build a body that supports you through every stage of life”
Lose menopausal weight by adding these five strength exercises to your routine
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How to do a Romanian Deadlift without hurting your back—follow these expert form tips to build strength safely
Stop making these common mistakes, here’s how to do the move safely
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I tried using a massage gun for 30 days and it’s now an essential part of my muscle recovery
I’m a convert
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I tried this three-minute stretching routine for my back after hours of gardening and it really helped
The first movement in particular opened up my hips to relieve tension in my back
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The resistance band moves this pro runner and coach uses to run faster and stay injury-free—try them today
Used by a pro, but suitable for everyone
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I did 10 minutes of Pilates every day for a month and I was surprised how effective it was for my back pain
And my core strength is better than ever
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Three simple exercises everyone in their 60s should do to keep fit and strong for life
Make these simple movements a daily habit
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If you don’t like crunches but want to get a stronger core this one fitness tool can help
The Pilates ring is a great way to target your deep core
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To live a long and independent life, experts say you need to do these two things
Essential elements of a healthy lifestyle that will help prevent frailty
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I tried this 4,000-step workout and I felt more alert and productive afterwards
This no-jumping cardio workout is a great way to get your steps in
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I tried three healthy ice cream ideas from Instagram and there was one clear winner
Ditch the store-bought and try one of these homemade wonders
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Forget push-ups—these are the home upper-body exercises this expert trainer does every day
To build upper-body strength you need to do this trainer’s favorite dumbbell exercises
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Ditch the weights with this effective no-equipment full-body workout
Build your strength and stamina
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I tried skipping every day for a month—here are the surprising benefits no-one talks about
Skipping isn't just for kids
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If you’re new to exercise this Olympian-approved four-move workout is ideal to build strength from home
This athlete-approved workout is perfect for beginners
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If I wanted to make long-distance running feel easier, I would do this exact six-move strength training routine
Don’t just train your legs
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I’m a personal trainer in my mid-40s and I use this no-jumping workout to stay fit
No equipment needed
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If the gym’s too busy, I’d do this functional upper-body workout—here’s why
Improve core strength, joint stability and flexibility in one session
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Build your glutes and boost muscle endurance with this trainer’s five-move squat challenge
These variations on the regular squat will keep things interesting while working out
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I’m approaching 50 and this is how I’ve tweaked my fitness plan to stay flexible and keep my joints healthy
This training style could help with longevity
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