
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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Three simple exercises everyone in their 60s should do to keep fit and strong for lifeMake these simple movements a daily habit
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If you don’t like crunches but want to get a stronger core this one fitness tool can helpThe Pilates ring is a great way to target your deep core
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To live a long and independent life, experts say you need to do these two thingsEssential elements of a healthy lifestyle that will help prevent frailty
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I tried this 4,000-step workout and I felt more alert and productive afterwardsThis no-jumping cardio workout is a great way to get your steps in
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I tried three healthy ice cream ideas from Instagram and there was one clear winnerDitch the store-bought and try one of these homemade wonders
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Forget push-ups—these are the home upper-body exercises this expert trainer does every dayTo build upper-body strength you need to do this trainer’s favorite dumbbell exercises
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I tried skipping every day for a month—here are the surprising benefits no-one talks aboutSkipping isn't just for kids
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If you’re new to exercise this Olympian-approved four-move workout is ideal to build strength from homeThis athlete-approved workout is perfect for beginners
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If I wanted to make long-distance running feel easier, I would do this exact six-move strength training routineDon’t just train your legs
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I’m a personal trainer in my mid-40s and I use this no-jumping workout to stay fitNo equipment needed
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If the gym’s too busy, I’d do this functional upper-body workout—here’s whyImprove core strength, joint stability and flexibility in one session
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Build your glutes and boost muscle endurance with this trainer’s five-move squat challengeThese variations on the regular squat will keep things interesting while working out
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I’m approaching 50 and this is how I’ve tweaked my fitness plan to stay flexible and keep my joints healthyThis training style could help with longevity
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I had hip and knee pain when I ran until I did these two trainer-approved thingsPeloton instructor Jermaine Johnson swears by these two things to improve running performance
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Improve your heart health with this joint-friendly, no-jumping cardio workoutBuild cardiovascular strength without stressing your joints
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This standing abs workout builds functional core strength in a way that crunches never couldTry this beginner-friendly kettlebell workout to build core strength
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“Working out doesn't have to be boring”—why I love this trainer’s Cha Cha Slide fitness challengeBuild core strength and get strong shoulders with this dance-themed challenge
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These are the exercises that actually help shin splints, according to a kinesiologistIf you run a lot you need to try these moves
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I’m a personal trainer and these are some of my favourite exercises to build core and upper body strength at homeAll you need is a set of dumbbells for this kneeling workout
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This dumbbell challenge is a great way to improve core strength, stability and balanceWeights at the ready
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This is the most underrated exercise for core, quad and hip strengthIt will challenge your mobility too
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I’m a personal trainer and I love this plank variation for building core strength and reducing back painThis one move could help you get a stronger core
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"You don’t need to work out seven days a week to achieve her kind of fitness," says Jennifer Aniston’s trainerWorkouts Aniston works out with her trainer three to four times a week, 45 minutes at a time
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I tried wall balls for 30 days and the results surprised meTry this fitness challenge to boost total body strength
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