Features Archive | July 2026

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July 31st
- A Pilates teacher loves this five-minute desk routine to ease tension and relax during the working day
- Resistance bands are this trainer’s favorite piece of equipment—here’s why he loves them and three exercises to try
July 30th
- The 10-second pre-meal ritual a nutritionist swears by to beat emotional eating and negative self-talk
- I’m a yoga therapist specializing in Parkinson’s and these are my four recommended exercises to improve posture and mobility
- Five levels of reverse lunge to build more strength, balance and power without weights
July 29th
- Doing this one core exercise daily can improve your stability and enhance balance, according to a personal trainer
- If you struggle to sit cross-legged, a Pilates instructor suggests opening your hips with these four exercises
July 28th
- A mobility expert recommends these six stretches for older adults with especially stiff joints
- An exercise physiologist says these are the three upper-body medicine ball exercises you should do to build functional strength
July 27th
- Are your tight hips stress-related? Try these three yoga poses that will stretch your muscles and help you feel calmer
- I tried this volume-eating-style salad every day for a week and it kept me full all afternoon and kicked my snacking habit
- This squat workout builds stronger legs, boosts stamina and heart health—no equipment required
- 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 pumping
July 26th
- The moms I train feel guilty skipping workouts when they’re sick—here’s my advice
- How Olympic sprint legend Michael Johnson keeps fit in his 50s
- A Pilates instructor says these are the three most effective beginner-friendly exercises to strengthen your lower body
July 25th
- Sore knees when you walk or run? A physical therapist explains when you should stop, when you can continue and how to avoid further discomfort
- All you need is a set of dumbbells and these five simple exercises to build stronger arms
July 24th
- I did 10 burpees every morning for a month—the biggest change wasn't my fitness
- This is one of the most important exercises you can do before you hit 60, according to a personal trainer who works with seniors
July 23rd
- “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 routine
- 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 instead
- A Pilates instructor says this inexpensive piece of equipment can encourage better posture and reduce neck tension
July 22nd
- These are the three deep core moves you should add to the end of your workouts to build functional strength, according to a trainer
- The five-minute cool-down routine this expert recommends for people who usually skip it
July 21st
- Do you have weak wrists? A physical therapist shares four exercises to strengthen, stabilize and restore your wrist mobility
- 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 aging
July 20th
- The four high-protein lunches I make on repeat when it’s too hot to cook
- Beat desk-related aches with this 20-minute upper-body dumbbell workout
- A yoga instructor says these are the four poses you should be doing to open your tight hips and build hip strength as you age
July 19th
- I tried doing early morning workouts for 30 days and it improved my sleep and eased my anxiety
- A personal trainer says these are the four exercises every walker should be doing to build walking strength
- Reduce your risk of falls and strengthen your bones with this trainer’s three simple home exercises for a functionally strong body
July 18th
- "I promise you'll have one of the best workouts of all time"—use this fun warm-up drill to get started with pickleball
- I’m a runner with a weak core—here are the five core moves a Pilates teacher recommends for building strength
- These three dumbbell moves are all you need for strong, toned arms, according to an expert trainer
July 17th
- 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 shoulders
- “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 training
July 16th
- “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
- Three moves to support your knees and alleviate joint pain, recommended by an orthopedic physical therapist
- 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 said
July 15th
- Find the right level of burpee for you with an expert trainer’s guide to progressive modifications
- A physical therapist says to ditch the back braces and fix bad posture with these three moves instead
July 14th
- This five-minute yoga routine is designed to recharge your mind and body without leaving your desk
- A Pilates instructor recommends these two simple exercises to strengthen your core and support your lower back
July 13th
- Should you prioritise weight training or Pilates as you age? I asked the experts and they agreed one is preferable
- If I only had 15 minutes to exercise in my lunch break, these are the five full-body moves I’d do on repeat
- I tried glute bridge marches every day for two weeks and my knee pain has practically disappeared
July 12th
- Taking awe walks has transformed my wellbeing—here’s why a health psychologist thinks you should try them too
- Andy Murray’s former tennis coach says playing racket sports is the best thing you can do to improve longevity at any age—here’s why
- Don’t know where to start with strength training? This expert-approved formula is the simplest way to build muscle at home
July 11th
- Struggling with side stitches when you run? These are the five mistakes you’re probably making, according to a running coach
- An expert trainer says this full-body dumbbell workout combines strength training and cardio for the most efficient 10 minutes of your day
July 10th
- Crunches can be a pain in the neck! A physical therapist and neck pain specialist recommends three core-strengthening alternatives
- Alleviate extra stiff joints with this gentle four-move mobility routine
July 9th
- “I don’t believe you need to spend hours exercising”—consistency is more important says this Pilates teacher as she shares her weekly workout routine
- “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 moves
July 8th
- An osteoporosis specialist says you don’t need a gym to keep your bones strong—just these 10 simple exercises you can do at home
- A trainer says these five resistance band exercises hit the areas that your standard leg workout usually misses
July 7th
- Weak glutes? Try this Pilates-inspired workout to build strength and combat the effects of sitting
- Instantly relieve stiff, achy joints with these four yoga poses which will mobilize your entire body
July 6th
- These are the five recipes a nutritionist created that helped me up my protein intake and eat more vegetables
- People with strong chest and back muscles could be less at risk of a heart attack—here are six moves to train yours
- I went on my first fitness retreat—here are three healthy habits I’m actually sticking to now I’m home
July 5th
- I asked a longevity-focused personal trainer what three exercises he wishes everyone would do to live a long, healthy life
- You don’t have to run to get fitter—this 20-minute treadmill walking workout is a great cardio session that’s gentle on your joints
July 4th
- The one weekly workout Peloton running coach Susie Chan will never skip
- “Forget living longer, exercise can make life easier right now”—a 72-year-old fitness influencer and marathon runner shares two accessible ways to start moving
July 3rd
- Many of my students are nervous about kettlebell swings—here’s how to avoid the common mistakes beginners make
- A trainer recommends this six-move dumbbell workout for women over 60 who want to improve their strength and mobility
- If you experience hand pain from desk work, a certified hand therapist says you should do these three exercises
July 2nd
- “GLP-1s are changing obesity care, but they’ve also created unrealistic expectations”—the CEO of the American Council on Exercise on common weight loss misconceptions
- These longevity exercises are going viral—and why a physical therapist recommends them for stability and fall prevention
- I asked a pelvic physical therapist how to fix my hip pain and her answer surprised me
July 1st
- Master the basics of Pilates with these five beginner-friendly moves that will teach you body awareness, flexibility and build your core strength
- How strong is your deep core? If you struggle with lower back pain, poor balance or weak posture, you may need to try these three strengthening exercises