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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Build core strength and stability with this trainer's single dumbbell workout
Workout This ladder workout targets the mid-body muscles with just one weight
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All you need is five minutes and a Pilates ball to work the deep core
pilates Target your whole core in minutes
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All you need to build upper-body and core strength is a pair of wrist weights and this Pilates home workout
Pilates Grab a set of Bala Bangles or wrist weights and go for it!
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Forget the gym—this static-hold workout will help you build strength all over with just a pair of dumbbells
Workout Challenge your muscles with this isometric workout
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A physiotherapist says you only need 20 minutes and four movements to be a better runner
Running Want to improve your performance and avoid injury? This running coach says you should find 20 minutes to strength train, especially if you're an older runner
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If I wanted to build core strength I'd start with these five chair exercises for abs
These chair exercises for abs will target and strengthen your core
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Incline walking vs running: which is better for fat loss?
Fitness We asked a trainer whether you should run or take an incline walk if you want to lose weight sustainably
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This no-squats workout will build glute strength with just eight moves
Hate squats? Try this glute-building workout instead
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How to use your warm-up to improve your running speed
Running Try these five skipping drills before your runs to develop your technique
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Build full-body strength and boost your cardio with this trainer's quick 10-minute workout
workout You only need 10 minutes and a dumbbell or kettlebell to do this full body circuit
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Build your glutes and boost your cardio with this 10-minute resistance band workout
workout Work the lower body with this low-impact home workout
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If I only had 10 minutes I'd do this power dumbbell walking workout
workout, walking Up your step count and build strength from home
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I tried using a medicine ball for a month and I couldn't believe the results
Workout It improved my upper body strength, posture and coordination
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I swapped my weights for resistance bands for a month—here’s why you should, too
Workout Using resistance bands improved my core strength, range of motion and was gentler on my joints
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No time to get your steps in? Here's how to hit 10,000 steps without leaving the house
Walking Take the equivalent of a five-mile walk in just 40 minutes
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I tried a low-impact 3,000-step speed walking workout and I was shocked by the results
Workout It was harder than I imagined and it boosted my heart rate in just 20 minutes
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A yoga instructor says these five poses will improve your core control and balance
yoga Balance postures suitable for all levels
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A mobility expert recommends doing this one thing to loosen your hips, hamstrings and lower back
Workout Mobilize your lower body with this one move
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Do squats hurt your knees? A trainer says to try these four moves instead
Workout Build strong glutes with this 20-minute knee-friendly workout
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Strengthen your abs and hips with this 10-move Pilates workout that's perfect for beginners
Pilates Build core and hip strength with this 15-minute Pilates home workout
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I'm a personal trainer and this five-move dumbbell workout will build muscle all over in 20 minutes
Workout This way for a quick full-body workout at home
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I tried using a wobble board for a month and couldn't believe the results
Workouts Using a wobble board has improved my balance, core strength and posture
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I tried this yoga expert's five mobility moves and they quickly released tension in my shoulders and back
Yoga Release tight shoulders with this 10-minute mobility workout
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I tried a 1000-step walking workout and the results surprised me
Walking I worked up a sweat in just ten minutes with this high energy step count workout
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