Features Archive | July 2025

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July 31st
- Five easy Pilates moves to do at home that will keep your back flexible as you age
- Add this three-minute finisher to your workout if you want a stronger core
July 30th
- Two ways to improve your gut health that have nothing to do with what you eat
- I asked a professor of public health how many steps a day we should be taking based on her new study—here's what she had to say
- A physical therapist says this one move is even better than dead bugs for developing functional core strength, and it’s completely beginner-friendly
July 29th
- A yoga instructor says you’ll get a stronger core if you practice these three poses
July 28th
- I’m a personal trainer and these are the three exercises you should do every day—even if you don’t have time to work out
- I tried using a weighted jump rope for 30 days and it’s my new favorite way to work out
- “Aiming for 10,000 steps is a myth”—a walking coach reveals how many daily steps she recommends taking and offers tips on how to get there
July 27th
- All you need to build gym confidence and full-body muscle is this trainer’s 16-week plan
- Do your wrists hurt when you do a push-up? Fix that with these trainer-approved tricks
- “I’m 72, and these are the three Pilates exercises that I’m using to improve my balance and keep myself injury-free”
July 26th
- Five exercises a personal trainer and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader recommends to build full-body strength
- If you’re over 55, a yoga instructor says these are the three poses you should be doing daily to improve your balance and mobility
- Runners, protect your knees with this five-move routine from a NASM-qualified trainer
July 25th
- I've been doing this stretch at my desk for the past six months and it's practically eradicated my shoulder pain
- A personal trainer says these are the three most effective exercises to strengthen your upper body
July 24th
- I asked a fitness instructor for her top five pelvic floor strengthening exercises—here's what she recommends
- I’m a yoga teacher and I’ve just turned 40—here are five things I’m changing about the way I exercise
July 23rd
- An expert trainer says this functional core workout will make everyday tasks easier and reduce your risk of injury
- I start my day with this simple reclined yoga pose, and here’s why I think you should too
July 22nd
- Build strength and improve balance with just a chair and a Pilates ball
- A physical therapist says he had persistent lower back pain for two years, until he discovered this one exercise
July 21st
- "Think of movement as an investment in your future self"—a Pilates teacher says these three moves will keep you strong and limber as you age
- A walking expert says there are two types of walking, here’s why both are important for your health
July 20th
- Five things I learnt watching Netflix’s Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones
- A physical therapist says these are the two simple stretches people who spend too much time sitting should do
- A personal trainer says these are the three exercises you should be doing regularly if you want to live a long, healthy life
July 19th
- Gut health deteriorates with age—try this expert’s five-step plan to keep your microbiome happy and healthy
- “Deceptively simple but highly effective”—Pilates instructor recommends beginners try these three glute exercises to build strength and muscle
- I had hip pain every time I ran until I started doing these six physical therapist-approved exercises
July 18th
- I’m a personal trainer and these are the glute bridge variations I love using to build strength and stability
- Only got 15 minutes to train your core? This Pilates instructor says these are the three moves you should do
July 17th
- Why pregnant women should train their core—and the exercises to do this safely
- I’m a yoga teacher and these are four calisthenics exercises I think anyone who regularly practises yoga needs in their routine
July 16th
- A Pilates instructor says you can strengthen your core and improve posture with this five-minute exercise snack
- A personal trainer says this is the workout to do if you’re brand new to strength training—here are my thoughts
July 15th
- You don’t need heavy weights to build muscle—here’s the science-backed rule to follow if all you have are light weights
- This is the one move a physical therapist recommends for people who sit a lot and suffer from shoulder pain
July 14th
- I tried the latest routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor and I think it’s one of the best yoga practices I've ever done
- I did calf raises every day for 30 days and it massively reduced my knee pain and made running easier
- Yes, you can work the whole body and get strong with just 10 minutes of exercise a day
- Forget 10,000 steps—what should you do if 1,000 steps a day is your goal?
July 13th
- I tried doing this simple yoga stretch before bed for a week and my lower back pain has disappeared
- My weak glutes were causing my lower back pain and recurring knee issues—but these four exercises fixed that
- A fitness coach says this is the workout to do if you haven’t exercised in weeks—here’s what happened when I tried it after a long break
July 12th
- A personal trainer says these are the three exercises you should be doing regularly if you walk a lot
- Do your knees cave in when you squat? Try these three exercise physiologist-approved moves
- Reddit users are debating the best methods for turning yourself into a morning runner—here’s what a running coach has to say
July 11th
- I’m a personal trainer and these are the three things I tell every new client to buy to build core strength and stability
- I asked a trainer for their top five resistance band moves to strengthen the whole body—here’s what they recommend
July 10th
- I’ve finally started using this underrated piece of kit and it’s transformed my core workouts
- Five exercises everyone in their 50s should be doing to improve their balance, according to a certified trainer
July 9th
- This trainer combines Pilates and weight training to build full-body muscle—these are her top three dumbbell exercises
- I’m a personal trainer and this is my favorite bit of equipment for building full-body strength at home
- I’m a fitness editor and I would buy these five things from Amazon even if they weren’t in the Prime Day sale
July 8th
- You don’t need the gym to build core strength, just these five moves and a Pilates ball
- I teach people how to get stronger and these are the four upper-body resistance band moves I always recommend to beginners
July 7th
- I’m a yoga teacher and this five-minute flow is the best thing I do for my back
- A trainer says all you need is your bodyweight and one minute per day to build healthy exercise habits—her new workout challenge starts today
- A walking expert says this is the minimum number of steps you should take every day to stay healthy (and it’s a lot lower than 10,000)
July 6th
- This five-minute yoga flow helps me fall asleep fast
- I asked a veteran Pilates teacher for her top three exercises for a stronger lower body—here’s what she recommends
- I don’t enjoy HIIT so I swapped it for a less intense form of cardio—this is the one thing I noticed about my fitness levels
July 5th
- Try this trainer’s home workout to build “defined arms, stronger triceps, toned shoulders and a stable back”
- This dynamic stretch is like a “reset button” for your upper-body posture, according to an expert
- A 72-year-old shares how Pilates helped him run a half-marathon injury-free, and the one move that helped him the most
July 4th
- Undo the damage of your desk job with this 10-minute routine that boosts hip mobility and strength
- I tried this 6,000-step workout and it’s a great way to build bone strength and reduce the risk of osteoporosis
July 3rd
- My hips were so tight I couldn't sit cross-legged comfortably—here's the exact 28-day program that fixed that for me
- I’m a personal trainer—if you need some quick and low-impact cardio, I recommend you start with this 15-minute workout
July 2nd
- A physical therapist recommends doing these four exercises to promote longevity and healthy aging
- I asked a yoga teacher for her top three beginner-friendly poses to strengthen the core—here’s what she recommends
July 1st
- This space-saving home Pilates reformer costs less than $200—these are my honest thoughts on whether it’s worth it
- I’m a personal trainer and I recommend this hip mobility routine to all of my clients with desk jobs