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Resistance bands are this trainer’s favorite piece of equipment—here’s why he loves them and three exercises to tryActivate your muscles without putting pressure on your joints
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a yoga therapist specializing in Parkinson’s and these are my four recommended exercises to improve posture and mobilityI’m sharing them as part of the Movement Your Way YouTube series from the charity Parkinson’s UK
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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Five levels of reverse lunge to build more strength, balance and power without weightsWhich level is right for you?
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Doing this one core exercise daily can improve your stability and enhance balance, according to a personal trainerHollow holds strengthen the deepest muscles in your core
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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If you struggle to sit cross-legged, a Pilates instructor suggests opening your hips with these four exercisesRestore mobility in your hips with these movements you can do at home
By Lou Mudge Published
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A mobility expert recommends these six stretches for older adults with especially stiff jointsCombine these moves to unlock tightness in your spine, hips, shoulders and ankles
By Sam Rider Published
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An exercise physiologist says these are the three upper-body medicine ball exercises you should do to build functional strengthSwap your dumbbells and kettlebells for this underused piece of equipment and train for strength, power, coordination and stability
By Lou Mudge Published
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This squat workout builds stronger legs, boosts stamina and heart health—no equipment requiredWhen I start getting bored with exercise, I turn to a ladder workout
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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If you only have 10 minutes to work out, a trainer says this treadmill session is a great way to burn calories and get your heart pumpingMake the most of 10 minutes on the treadmill with this walking workout
By Lou Mudge Published
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How Olympic sprint legend Michael Johnson keeps fit in his 50sNow 58, Johnson relies on load-bearing bodyweight workouts to preserve muscle and support bone health
By Sam Rider Published
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A Pilates instructor says these are the three most effective beginner-friendly exercises to strengthen your lower bodyBuild your legs with these equipment-free moves
By Lou Mudge Published
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Sore knees when you walk or run? A physical therapist explains when you should stop, when you can continue and how to avoid further discomfortKeep your knees safe with this expert guidance
By Sam Rider Published
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All you need is a set of dumbbells and these five simple exercises to build stronger armsMemorize this simple routine and you can use it anytime you need an upper-body workout
By Lou Mudge Published
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I did 10 burpees every morning for a month—the biggest change wasn't my fitnessThe biggest benefits were behavioral
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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This is one of the most important exercises you can do before you hit 60, according to a personal trainer who works with seniorsDoing the kneel-to-stand exercise now can mean greater independence as you age
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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“Marathon running has become my peace and quiet amongst the chaos of life”—a trainer who took two hours off her marathon time after having three children shares her weekly workout routineAlong with the approach that helped her begin exercising again after having children
By Alice Porter Published
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Lower-back pain made me want to quit glute workouts—a physical therapist changed my mind and gave me five low-impact exercises to build glute strength insteadI asked a physical therapist why my lower back hurts after glute workouts
By Lou Mudge Published
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A Pilates instructor says this inexpensive piece of equipment can encourage better posture and reduce neck tensionHere are three dynamic moves to try with this versatile exercise tool
By Lou Mudge Published
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These are the three deep core moves you should add to the end of your workouts to build functional strength, according to a trainerWork your core to protect your back and build a strong, stable foundation
By Alice Porter Published
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The five-minute cool-down routine this expert recommends for people who usually skip itHelp your body transition from exercise to rest
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Do you have weak wrists? A physical therapist shares four exercises to strengthen, stabilize and restore your wrist mobilityIf your wrists are your weakest link, try these drills
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors, and this is the one core exercise I think people in their 30s and 40s should do more often for healthy agingDoing dead bugs with a Swiss ball trains the deepest muscles of your core, those responsible for stability and balance
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Beat desk-related aches with this 20-minute upper-body dumbbell workoutTarget muscles weakened by sitting with these five moves
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A yoga instructor says these are the four poses you should be doing to open your tight hips and build hip strength as you ageTight hips can reduce your mobility as you age—here’s how to fix them
By Lou Mudge Published
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A personal trainer says these are the four exercises every walker should be doing to build walking strengthGet your muscles ready for longer distances with simple movements that don’t require any special equipment
By Lou Mudge Published
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Reduce your risk of falls and strengthen your bones with this trainer’s three simple home exercises for a functionally strong bodyDo these exercises regularly if you want to live a long, healthy life
By Lou Mudge Published
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"I promise you'll have one of the best workouts of all time"—use this fun warm-up drill to get started with pickleballUse this simple drill to improve your game when you step on court
By Sam Rider Published
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I’m a runner with a weak core—here are the five core moves a Pilates teacher recommends for building strengthNo sit-ups or regular plank holds in sight
By Ciara McGinley Published
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These three dumbbell moves are all you need for strong, toned arms, according to an expert trainerAnd they’re ideal for beginners
By Alice Porter Published
