
Ruth Gaukrodger
Ruth Gaukrodger is the fitness editor for Fit&Well, responsible for writing about everything from fitness trackers to walking shoes. She also oversees our coverage of health-related topics including nutrition, wellness and workout trends.
A lot of her time is spent interviewing coaches and fitness experts, getting tips on how to make exercise less intimidating and more fun.
When she's not wrestling with equipment in our dedicated testing centre, you can find her pursuing running PBs around the streets of London or improving her yoga skills from the comfort of her living room. She’s a keen believer in working out for enjoyment first and is always open to hearing about new, fun ways to exercise.
Originally a print journalist, Ruth worked for national newspapers and popular tech sites before coming to Future, the publisher of Fit&Well. She has worked as a commissioning editor across other Future titles too, including Space.com and Top Ten Reviews. Now focused solely on the field of fitness, she hopes to demystify the world of exercise with honest, straightforward articles.
She 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.
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Improve your balance at home with these five bodyweight exercises from a 68-year-old fitness coach
You don’t need any equipment to do these simple moves
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A trainer says this 12-minute dumbbell circuit will strengthen your whole body and improve your mobility
Squeeze some movement into your lunch break with this speedy workout
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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
The expert trainer says it’s well worth investing in this piece of equipment
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A master trainer says you can build full-body strength in 10 minutes with this dumbbell workout
Hit your arms, shoulders, legs and more with this simple routine
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Follow Jennifer Aniston’s exact anti-aging workouts with this 20% Black Friday discount from Pvolve
Work out just like Jen with this site-wide discount
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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
You can get up to 50% off everything on site right now
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Gymshark’s Black Friday deals launch tomorrow—and these are the fits that will sell out first
Yes, the Whitney leggings are going to sell out in your favorite color, so bookmark them now
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I tried this “easy” yoga pose for 30 days to try and fix my flexibility—here’s what actually happened
Turns out consistent stretching will change your body
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This three-move Pilates sequence could alleviate backache and unlock tight hips, according to an expert instructor
Do these simple at-home exercises to target your deep core muscles
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This trainer specializes in helping women over 40 build muscle and mobility—here’s her favorite 20-minute dumbbell workout for beginners
Strip away the complicated stuff and focus on these four moves
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A trainer says this is the most underrated move for building strength in your core, shoulders, arms and back
This one compound exercise will challenge multiple upper-body muscles
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I tried doing this one-minute breathing technique every hour—I was surprised at how much of an impact it had
This simple four-count breathing technique is helping me stay calm and stress-free
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This is the best way for beginners to build strength, according to an expert trainer
Start with these moves to build foundational strength
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No time to move today? Try this three-minute routine from a physical therapist to maintain your flexibility
Quick fixes that will help you stay limber
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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
This sequence takes me less than 10 minutes
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If you’ve spent all day at your desk and scrolling on your phone, you need these anti-slouching strength exercises
Strengthen your back muscles and improve your posture with these moves
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This two-minute routine is a physical therapist’s secret for fixing the damage of sitting all day—and it instantly helped my stress
Doing the whole routine took me exactly 1min 40 seconds
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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
Try this AMRAP workout to build your legs, core and upper-body strength
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A certified trainer with 20 years of experience says these are her two favorite standing core moves for building stability and balance
These core exercises will challenge you to move in new ways
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A trainer with over 15 years of experience explains the exact movements a beginner should do if they’re exercising for the first time
Eight moves to future-proof your body
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An expert strength trainer says the secret to aging well isn’t just lifting weights—here’s what he recommends
Strength training is important, but it’s not the only thing that can help you age well
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Four essential strength exercises that will make everyday tasks feel easier, recommended by a master trainer
Make everyday tasks easier with these beginner-friendly moves
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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
Boost your full-body strength and loosen up your shoulders with these three exercises
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If you’re new to working out, expert instructors say these are the five things you should buy
Five essentials that make working out at home fun and convenient
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