
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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These are the four stretches you need to do regularly for happy hips, according to this yoga teacher and former professional ballet dancerThis short stretch session only takes four minutes
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This five-move wall workout is a joint-friendly way to strengthen the knees and coreThis wall-based workout is great for knee strength
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A nutrition expert says lasting weight loss requires sustainable, realistic changes—here are five she recommendsThese lifestyle habits can help you lose weight and keep it off
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Why bodyweight squats are the “wrong exercise” for runners to build stronger quads, and what a run coach says to do insteadImprove your running performance with these squat alternatives
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Increase core strength, balance, posture and flexibility in 30 days with this new Power Pilates challenge from fitness app RWLThe new challenge on the app is designed to suit busy schedules
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If I only had 30 minutes, I’d do this full-body dumbbell home workout to build strength and stabilityJust 30 minutes can make a difference if you do it consistently
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Ditch the weights with this effective no-equipment full-body workoutBuild your strength and stamina in less than 20 minutes
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I tried adopting this one simple habit after watching Netflix’s Blue Zone documentary and it made a huge difference to my mobility in just one monthAvoid the couch at the end of the day and try relaxing on the floor instead
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I’m a personal trainer and this is the exact 30-minute workout I do to fight menopause symptoms, build strength and boost cardio fitnessThis combo helps ease the worst menopause symptoms
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Want a stronger core? Ditch the floor exercises for standing ones, says this certified trainerYou don’t need crunches for a strong core
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If you’re 50-plus and want to strengthen your whole body without doing squats this is exactly what you should doThis squat-free workout is great for people with knee issues
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I tried this crispy Parmesan zucchini rings recipe from Instagram and it was so good it’s now my go-to healthy snackI just can’t get enough of these
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I tried this 7,000-step walking workout and it helped me hit my daily step goal in under an hourThis low-impact routine still provided a cardio challenge
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What men should and shouldn’t eat before and after a workout to maximize their trainingAccording to two experts
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“Running should be fun”—an expert explains how to start a new run routine that you actually enjoyTips on warming-up properly and how to listen to your body when running
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You only need 10 minutes and this six-move workout to build muscle and boost heart health from homeYou don’t need any equipment to do this fun and fast paced workout
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Add this three-minute finisher to your workout if you want a stronger coreGet abs of steel with these six moves
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Two ways to improve your gut health that have nothing to do with what you eatA dietitian reveals her two surprising tips for optimum gut health
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I tried using a weighted jump rope for 30 days and it’s my new favorite way to work outIt's the best way to get your strength and cardio fix
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Do your wrists hurt when you do a push-up? Fix that with these trainer-approved tricksThese simple tweaks make all the difference to push-ups or high planks
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Build strength and improve balance with just a chair and a Pilates ballTry this gentle, low-impact circuit
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Five things I learnt watching Netflix’s Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue ZonesLifestyle tips to help you live longer
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Gut health deteriorates with age—try this expert’s five-step plan to keep your microbiome happy and healthyAn unhealthy gut can be a sign of bigger issues, especially as we age
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Why pregnant women should train their core—and the exercises to do this safelyStrengthen your mid-body muscles with these low-impact moves
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