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Relieve tension, improve spinal alignment and combat desk posture with this five-move Pilates routine
Prime your body for the everyday strains of modern living with this upper-body circuit
By Sam Rider Published
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This 20-minute routine is the fastest way to build running confidence according to a certified running coach
The key is pacing yourself
By Amber Nelson Published
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Cut your risk of falls by doing this simple balance drill as often as you can
Just two minutes of daily practice can improve balance
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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The eight best cross-training shoes of 2026, tried and tested by an expert coach
These are the best cross-training shoes and gym sneakers I’ve tested from Under Armour, Reebok, Brooks, Hoka and more
By Jennifer Rizzuto Last updated
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Back feeling weak or stiff? This is my favorite exercise to mobilize my spine first thing in the morning and last thing at night
Start or end your day with this animal-inspired exercise
By Sam Rider Published
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I test walking shoes for a living and the best shoe I tested in 2025 is cheaper than ever, with up to $60 off
The Brooks Glycerin 22 smokes all competition
By Lou Mudge Published
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I asked a Pilates instructor how to prevent falls and she shared this 10-minute standing routine to help improve stability
Practicing balance helps us maintain independence as we age
By Katie Sims Published
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Jennifer Aniston “doesn’t always want to work out” but her fitness app’s new four-week mindset and movement challenge makes exercise fun not punishing
The Worth It Everytime campaign launches this week
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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If I were new to exercise, I’d nail this one move over all the others to build total-body strength and stability
The best exercise for beginners, in my opinion
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A trainer says returning to exercise in your 40s and 50s should look different to what you did in your 20s—here’s how to get started again
Coming back to exercise later in life can feel disheartening—here’s how to rediscover your mojo
By Lou Mudge Published
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This is the one exercise variation that a movement specialist says we should all do to build core strength and stability
A physical therapist recommends his favorite beginner-friendly move
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A running expert pinpoints the number one reason most new runners give up—and provides the simple solution
Switch your focus to avoid this common beginner runner mistake
By Sam Rider Published
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Take your treadmill walking workout up a level with this trainer’s favorite workout method
Here’s how to apply the pyramid method to a walking treadmill workout
By Lou Mudge Published
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Get my favorite walking headphones for under $15, but hurry—there are only a few left
This is by far the lowest price I've seen for these earbuds
By Lou Mudge Published
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If I wanted to improve core strength and only had five minutes and no equipment, I’d do this circuit
Stack these five moves for an effective core workout
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A Pilates instructor says this is the one move she thinks everyone should be doing in 2026, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting down
Do this if you want to improve your hip mobility
By Alice Porter Published
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An expert trainer in her late 40s says this is the exact weekly workout she does to help her “feel energized, not exhausted”
Kate Rowe-Ham breaks down what a recent week of workouts looks like
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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If running a 5K is on your 2026 to-do list, this entry-level alternative to the popular Couch-to-5K training plan is where you should start
Learn to run for 25 minutes without stopping with this beginner's plan
By Sam Rider Published
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Five fitness professionals reveal their New Year’s resolutions
What do you do when you’re already very fit?
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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The New Year’s fitness resolutions we’re making at Fit&Well
Looking for New Year’s resolution ideas? Browse the goals Fit&Well staff and regular contributors have set themselves
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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Slot this 10-minute abs workout into your day to build real-world core strength and stability
All you need is four exercises and one set of dumbbells
By Sam Rider Published
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I asked a Pilates instructor how to protect my back as I age and she recommended these three core moves to support the spine
Engage your core, protect your spine
By Katie Sims Published
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New to running? Start with these three habits that make every run feel easier
Simple advice to help you enjoy your runs
By Amber Nelson Published
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Only got 30 minutes to exercise before the family wakes up? Try this quick and quiet medicine ball full-body workout
One piece of kit for a full-body blast
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Improve balance, core strength and stability with this one underrated piece of home fitness equipment
All you need is a wobble board
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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An expert trainer says this dumbbell move should be a staple in everyone's workout routine—here's why
Build upper-body strength and challenge your stability
By Alice Porter Published
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A personal trainer recommends these three standing exercises for strengthening the hips
If joint pain prevents you from traditional lower-body exercises, try these alternatives
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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I lost 100 pounds and became a runner—here’s the advice I wish I had on day one
If you’re a new runner, a bigger runner, or someone who has always felt “not athletic,” this advice might help
By Amber Nelson Published
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Here’s how strong your grip should be in each decade of your life
Find out how to test your grip strength and compare your score against norms by age and sex
By Rosie Fitzmaurice Published
