
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.
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Forget abs—these are the core muscles we should all be training to reduce back pain and improve posture
Try this 10-minute deep core resistance band workout
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Stiff shoulders and back? This is my favorite stretch to reverse the damage from sitting at your desk
Try this simple stretch to sooth stiff shoulders from sitting
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Worried about not being able to get up if you fall down? These four mobility moves from Olympian Sally Gunnell can help
Mobility training is the key to independent living
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Frazzled parents—this 20-minute kettlebell arms workout will give you the energy and strength you need to carry your kids
Build real-world arm strength to make parenting easier
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Why menopause causes frozen shoulder—and six exercises to help
Exercises to do daily
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This desk-side Pilates workout can counteract the damaging effects of sitting with just five moves
Achy shoulders, back or neck from sitting too long? Find relief with these moves
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A certified trainer says these are the best exercises to build stronger bones and protect against osteoporosis in later life
Moderate-impact moves help to build stronger bones
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Level up your core strength and stability with this five-move medicine ball finisher
Try these exercises to improve your core stability and balance
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Eating too late could wreck your sleep, muscle recovery and impact weight gain—why this expert recommends an early dinner
When to eat for better health
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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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An expert says this is the one muscle you need to strengthen to age well
Strengthening this lower-limb muscle can improve your stability and your circulation
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Reduce back pain and improve posture with this no-equipment core strength workout
Build a stronger core to future-proof your body against injuries, pain and illness
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If you suffer from joint pain or osteoarthritis, exercise should be your “first line of treatment” according to this physiotherapist
A lifestyle habit worth adopting
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This is the biggest misconception women have about menopause—and what you can do to ease symptoms, according to a doctor
These are the six things a doctor encourages all women do during menopause to feel better
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Build a strong upper body, improve posture and reduce tech neck with these six resistance band exercises
Build upper-body strength with these six loop resistance bands moves
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All you need to target the deep core muscles is four moves and a resistance band, says this certified personal trainer
Target these often forgotten muscles to improve posture, balance and rotation
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I tried the Wattbike Proton smart bike for a month and it’s the best exercise bike I’ve ever used
Now with $450 off for Black Friday
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Should you pay more for a yoga mat? The experts wade in
With Black Friday sales coming up, it’s the perfect time to shop for a new mat, here’s everything you need to know before you buy
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Stop what you’re doing! Bala Bangles—my favorite wearable weights—have 25% off for Black Friday
Wearable weights are great for low-impact workouts and I always recommend for beginners—get them for less in the Black Friday sales
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These are the four things I tell every new personal training client to buy to get started with their fitness journey
And each item is discounted for Black Friday—now’s a great time to start a home gym for less
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I tried using Echelon adjustable dumbbells for two weeks and I wish I’d gotten some sooner
And they’re reduced in the Black Friday sales
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An expert trainer says these five moves will boost muscle, bone strength, mood and mobility in midlife women
Try a taster of Pvolve’s new Menopause Strong plan
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Four expert techniques I use to build upper-body strength faster
This is how I make my workouts harder when I’m short on time
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I tried doing wrist exercises for a month and my hands have never been stronger
Plus, my tendinitis is so much better
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