
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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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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I went on my first fitness retreat—here are three healthy habits I’m actually sticking to now I’m homeThese changes are surprisingly sustainable
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“Forget living longer, exercise can make life easier right now”—a 72-year-old fitness influencer and marathon runner shares two accessible ways to start movingHer advice for how to get started with exercise is simple
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Many of my students are nervous about kettlebell swings—here’s how to avoid the common mistakes beginners makeIf kettlebell swings make you nervous, here’s how to do them correctly
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These longevity exercises are going viral—and why a physical therapist recommends them for stability and fall preventionA yoga teacher’s anti-aging hack has been watched millions of times online
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I’m a fitness writer and these are my three favorite workouts by personal trainer Britany WilliamsI keep returning to these sessions for arms, core and cardio
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Short on time? This 20-minute EMOM workout can help build muscular endurance fastOne of my favorite ways to exercise when I’m rushed for time
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If I wanted to improve my sleep during menopause, I’d eat these eight magnesium-rich foods on repeatI started with supplements, but a dietitian says most people can improve their magnesium status with food instead
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Improve stability, core strength and balance with a medicine ball and these six trainer-approved exercisesSwap dumbbells for a medicine ball to improve core strength and stability
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