Articles by Ruth Gaukrodger, Deputy Editor

Ruth Gaukrodger is the deputy editor for Fit&Well. She’s a NASM-certified trainer, whose favorite forms of exercise include running and strength training.

Originally a print journalist, Ruth worked for national newspapers and popular tech sites before coming to Future, the publisher of Fit&Well.

She first started contributing to the site in 2022 as part of Future’s central health team, before becoming the site’s fitness editor in 2023, and then being promoted to deputy editor in 2026.

She writes, edits and commissions online pieces, interviewing experts and making sure that all the advice we publish is accurate and accessible. She also oversees a lot of the helpful how-to videos published across our social channels.

Ruth graduated from the University of East Anglia in 2012 with a first class degree in English Literature and Philosophy, before completing a Master’s Degree in Creative Script Writing at the same university.

She believes in working out for enjoyment first and is always open to hearing about new, fun ways to move.

Ruth Gaukrodger

I asked two fitness coaches about the most common mistake they see beginners make and they said it’s always the same thing

I added this breathing technique to my flexibility routine and it helped me get a deeper stretch

Improve your balance at home with these five bodyweight exercises from a 68-year-old fitness coach

A trainer says this 12-minute dumbbell circuit will strengthen your whole body and improve your mobility

Kettlebells are one of the best training tools for longevity—here’s what to look for if you’re buying them, according to Peloton’s top kettlebell trainer

A master trainer says you can build full-body strength in 10 minutes with this dumbbell workout

Follow Jennifer Aniston’s exact anti-aging workouts with this 20% Black Friday discount from Pvolve

The manager of Gymshark’s Lift Club says these are the exact workout clothes she likes best—and they’re discounted in Gymshark’s Black Friday sale

Gymshark’s Black Friday deals launch tomorrow—and these are the fits that will sell out first

I tried this “easy” yoga pose for 30 days to try and fix my flexibility—here’s what actually happened

This three-move Pilates sequence could alleviate backache and unlock tight hips, according to an expert instructor

This trainer specializes in helping women over 40 build muscle and mobility—here’s her favorite 20-minute dumbbell workout for beginners

A trainer says this is the most underrated move for building strength in your core, shoulders, arms and back

I tried doing this one-minute breathing technique every hour—I was surprised at how much of an impact it had

This is the best way for beginners to build strength, according to an expert trainer

No time to move today? Try this three-minute routine from a physical therapist to maintain your flexibility

I’ve interviewed yoga teachers, physical therapists and personal trainers—here are the five stretches they’ve recommended that have actually made a difference for me

If you’ve spent all day at your desk and scrolling on your phone, you need these anti-slouching strength exercises

This two-minute routine is a physical therapist’s secret for fixing the damage of sitting all day—and it instantly helped my stress

This is the 15-minute workout a veteran trainer told me to use to build full-body strength when I’m having a busy day

A certified trainer with 20 years of experience says these are her two favorite standing core moves for building stability and balance

A trainer with over 15 years of experience explains the exact movements a beginner should do if they’re exercising for the first time

An expert strength trainer says the secret to aging well isn’t just lifting weights—here’s what he recommends

Four essential strength exercises that will make everyday tasks feel easier, recommended by a master trainer

This is exactly what you should do if you work at a desk all day and have less than 10 minutes to exercise, according to Peloton trainers