
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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Build balance and core strength with this standing abs workout for seniors and beginnersAll you need is a resistance band for these balance-boosting exercises
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The batch-cooked lentil bolognese a personal trainer swears by—and even her kids love itGreat comfort food that’s easy to make and freezable so there’s always a healthy choice to hand
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An expert trainer and working mom shares the exact workout routine she does to “gain strength and feel energized”How staying consistent with her early morning weekly workout routine keeps trainer and busy mom Britany Williams strong and energized
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A menopause coach shares three smart diet fixes to support long-term healthTackle the abdominal weight gain brought on by hormonal changes, blood sugar swings, bad sleep and stress
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An exercise scientist says you need a 20-minute warm-up in the cold—is that overkill or smart training?“People often underestimate how much longer the body takes to prepare in winter compared to summer”
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Start your day with this Pilates-inspired core workout before anyone else wakes up—it only takes 10 minutesThis short workout is ideal for beginners
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“Fitness enhances my daily routine, not overwhelms it”—Jennifer Aniston’s personal trainer Dani Coleman shares the exact workout routine she uses to maintain a healthy balanceDani Coleman reveals her weekly workout diary and says she prioritizes “consistency over intensity”
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Want to sleep better? Improve your gut health with these five easy lifestyle changes as recommended by an expertA healthy gut microbiome supports better sleep
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A doctor says all it takes is a “few intentional minutes a day” to improve balance and reduce your risk of fallsThree drills that take just a few minutes a day
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New to exercise? This beginner-friendly HIIT workout targets the whole body in just 10 minutesNo equipment needed
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the cold-weather essentials I can’t live withoutEmbrace the outdoors—whether you’re walking about or working out
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To lose weight and maintain lean muscle, eat these healthy foods on repeat, says this certified nutritionistAdd these ingredients to your shopping list now
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This beginner-friendly menopause workout builds core and pelvic strength where women need it mostTry these six strength-building exercises at home
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Cut your risk of falls by doing this simple balance drill as often as you canJust two minutes of daily practice can improve balance
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Jennifer Aniston “doesn’t always want to work out” but her fitness app’s new four-week mindset and movement challenge makes exercise fun not punishingThe Worth It Everytime campaign launches this week
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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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