Exercise
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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
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A Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience says these are the six exercises she wishes desk workers would do to strengthen and stabilize their shouldersEliminate soreness with these simple moves
By Lou Mudge Published
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“It’s the move I’d put in everyone’s hands on day one”—a trainer recommends this one dumbbell exercise for people who are new to strength trainingStart building the foundation of a strong body with this one exercise
By Alice Porter Published
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“I stopped training around my pelvic floor dysfunction and started training for it”—a 40-year-old doctor of physical therapy and mom-of-three shares her typical weekly workout routine“I don’t just treat this condition, I train with it,” says Dr Caroline Packard
By Sam Rider Published
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Three moves to support your knees and alleviate joint pain, recommended by an orthopedic physical therapistThese exercises address three common causes of knee pain: tight hip flexors, tight inner thigh muscles and restricted ankle mobility
By Lou Mudge Published
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I asked an expert who works with seniors to recommend three exercises for the over-50s to build lifelong functional strength—here’s what he saidGetting older doesn't have to mean getting weaker
By Lou Mudge Published
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Find the right level of burpee for you with an expert trainer’s guide to progressive modificationsNot everyone’s ready for the full movement—here are variations to suit every ability and help you build to the full burpee
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A physical therapist says to ditch the back braces and fix bad posture with these three moves insteadBack braces may seem like an easy fix, but they don’t address the root causes
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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A Pilates instructor recommends these two simple exercises to strengthen your core and support your lower backBuild a strong foundation with these core exercises
By Lou Mudge Published
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Should you prioritise weight training or Pilates as you age? I asked the experts and they agreed one is preferableBut doing both is even better
By Alice Porter Published
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If I only had 15 minutes to exercise in my lunch break, these are the five full-body moves I’d do on repeatWork multiple muscles at once with these compound exercises
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I tried glute bridge marches every day for two weeks and my knee pain has practically disappearedAfter years of sore knees, this one move has been a game changer
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Taking awe walks has transformed my wellbeing—here’s why a health psychologist thinks you should try them tooIf you’re bored with your regular walking route, make this one change
By Yousra Samir Imran Published
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Don’t know where to start with strength training? This expert-approved formula is the simplest way to build muscle at homeIf you get bored working out, this sports scientist’s home workout formula could be a game changer
By Alice Porter Published
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Struggling with side stitches when you run? These are the five mistakes you’re probably making, according to a running coachAnd learn what to do if a stitch does strike
By Lilith Hudson Published
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An expert trainer says this full-body dumbbell workout combines strength training and cardio for the most efficient 10 minutes of your dayThese combo exercises hit every major muscle group
By Lou Mudge Published
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Crunches can be a pain in the neck! A physical therapist and neck pain specialist recommends three core-strengthening alternativesThese bodyweight exercises offer neck and back alignment while you work your core
By Lou Mudge Published
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Alleviate extra stiff joints with this gentle four-move mobility routineHelp your body rediscover safe movement with these supported exercises
By Sam Rider Published
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“I don’t believe you need to spend hours exercising”—consistency is more important says this Pilates teacher as she shares her weekly workout routineSticking to a routine is better than going hard then giving up
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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“Lower body strength is one of the greatest predictors of healthy aging and independence”—here’s how a Pilates teacher suggests building lower-body muscle in just three movesThe exercises will help to keep you mobile and active into old age
By Lou Mudge Published
