
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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If I were new to exercise, I’d nail this one move over all the others to build total-body strength and stabilityThe best exercise for beginners, in my opinion
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This is the one exercise variation that a movement specialist says we should all do to build core strength and stabilityA physical therapist recommends his favorite beginner-friendly move
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If I wanted to improve core strength and only had five minutes and no equipment, I’d do this circuitStack these five moves for an effective core workout
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An expert trainer in her late 40s says this is the exact weekly workout she does to help her “feel energized, not exhausted”Kate Rowe-Ham breaks down what a recent week of workouts looks like
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Only got 30 minutes to exercise before the family wakes up? Try this quick and quiet medicine ball full-body workoutOne piece of kit for a full-body blast
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Improve balance, core strength and stability with this one underrated piece of home fitness equipmentAll you need is a wobble board
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Forget abs—these are the core muscles we should all be training to reduce back pain and improve postureTry 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 deskTry 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 helpMobility 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 kidsBuild real-world arm strength to make parenting easier
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Why menopause causes frozen shoulder—and six exercises to helpExercises to do daily
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This desk-side Pilates workout can counteract the damaging effects of sitting with just five movesAchy 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 lifeModerate-impact moves help to build stronger bones
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Level up your core strength and stability with this five-move medicine ball finisherTry 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 dinnerWhen to eat for better health
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If you want a strong upper body and muscular arms, do this 20-minute kettlebell workoutWork 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 wellStrengthening 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 workoutBuild 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 physiotherapistA 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 doctorThese 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 exercisesBuild 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 trainerTarget 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 usedNow with $450 off for Black Friday
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Should you pay more for a yoga mat? The experts wade inWith 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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