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Does building muscle burn fat?
Fitness We asked two personal trainers whether building muscle burns fat or if you need to stick to your regular cardio workouts
By Hatty Willmoth Published
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Should you do Pilates or yoga to build a stronger core?
Fitness We asked a trainer whether Pilates or yoga is best for building core strength and the top poses to work your abs
By Rachel MacPherson Published
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I tried Arnold Schwarzenegger's three-move dumbbell workout, and it did more than build muscle
Workout This 30-minute routine worked my whole body, increased my heart rate, and strengthened my core
By Harry Bullmore Published
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The benefits of yoga for your body and mind, according to a yoga teacher
Fitness A regular yoga practice can boost your balance, build strength, and protect your mind
By Abby Driver Last updated
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I tried this 10-minute standing abs workout and it gave me more functional strength than sit-ups ever could
Workout This standing abs workout promises to increase functional strength, so I gave it a go
By Lois Mackenzie Published
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I took a 90-minute soft hike, and it didn't feel like exercise at all
Fitness I tried the new exercise trend, and it left me feeling happier, more refreshed and pleasantly surprised
By Harry Bullmore Published
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This eight-move dumbbell leg workout builds lower body strength and improves your posture
Workout We asked a personal trainer for an effective dumbbell leg routine to train your lower body and work your core
By Amber Sayer Last updated
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I tried this personal trainer's three-move running warm-up, and my legs have never felt better
Workout Prime your muscles and prevent injuries with this 10-minute pre-run stretching routine
By Lois Mackenzie Published
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I tried this five-move dumbbell core workout, and my abs feel stronger already
Workout This short dumbbell routine only took 10 minutes, but it really put my core to the test
By Alice Porter Published
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I did 25 hip thrusts a day for two weeks, here’s what changed
FITNESS The hip thrusts for 14 days challenge has been a game changer
By Lucy Gornall Last updated
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Incline walking vs running: which is better for fat loss?
Fitness We asked a trainer whether you should run or take an incline walk if you want to lose weight sustainably
By Maddy Biddulph Last updated
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I tried Chris Hemsworth's four-move core workout, and I can't wait to do it again
Workout This short routine worked my mid-section hard, but it reminded me how much fun exercise can be
By Harry Bullmore Published
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Build strength and boost your metabolism with this eight-move menopause HIIT workout
Workout This high-intensity routine helps overcome fatigue, strengthens your core, and improves your mood during menopause
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I did 100 weighted lunges every day for two weeks, and it made my legs so much stronger
Workout This two-week challenge made my legs feel like jello, but it was worth it to perfect the technique and build lower body strength
By Kerrie Hughes Published
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High-fiber diet plan to support digestion and help you stay full
Nutrition We spoke to a nutritionist to help you design a high-fiber diet plan to improve your digestion
By Lucy Gornall Last updated
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What is progressive overload and can it help you build muscle?
Fitness We spoke to personal trainers to find out how progressive overload works and why it can help you achieve your goals
By Amy Dawson Last updated
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Should you use creatine for weight loss?
Nutrition Is taking creatine for weight loss appropriate or safe? We asked an expert to find out everything you need to know
By Mollie Davies Last updated
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I used an ice bath every day for a month, and it really helped my aching muscles
Fitness An ice bath a day keeps the DOMS away, and it also boosted my energy levels and focus
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Jessamyn Stanley changed my mind about naked yoga and I tried it—here’s what happened
I spoke to naked yoga advocate, Jessamyn Stanley, to find out about her practice and give it a go myself
By Lois Mackenzie Published
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Front squat vs back squat: which is best for beginners?
Fitness We asked a personal trainer to compare front squats vs back squats so you can choose the top move for your goals
By Abby Driver Published
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Fitbit Inspire 3 vs Inspire 2: is it worth upgrading to the latest model?
Versus Trying to decide between the Fitbit Inspire 3 and Inspire 2? We'll help you choose the right budget tracker for your goals
By Andrew Williams Last updated
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You only need 10 minutes to build mental strength with these two guided meditations for beginners
Mindfulness Try these 10-minute guided meditations for beginners to help perfect your practice and boost your wellbeing
By Becks Shepherd Published
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I did 100 weighted squats every day for two weeks, and the results were interesting
Workout This lower body challenge helped strengthen my glutes, worked my core, and was actually quite fun
By Lucy Gornall Published
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Compound vs isolation exercises for building muscle
Fitness We asked a personal trainer to explain the pros and cons of compound and isolation exercises for building strength
By Amber Sayer Published
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Fitbit Charge 5 vs Inspire 3: which fitness tracker should you buy?
We're comparing the Fitbit Charge 5 and Inspire 3 to help you choose the right fitness tracker to hit your goals
By Andrew Williams Published
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Should you lift heavy or light weights to build muscle?
Fitness We asked two fitness experts to settle the heavy vs light weights debate and whether lighter weights build muscle
By Hatty Willmoth Last updated
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I trained for two months to do three strict pull-ups, and it was totally worth it
Workout The training was intense and my muscles hurt, but the sense of achievement was overwhelming
By Kerrie Hughes Published
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Can you really exercise for happiness?
Fitness We asked the experts if you can exercise for happiness — here's what they said
By Sam Hopes Published
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Build lower-body strength with this seven-move resistance band leg workout
Workout This short resistance band leg workout helps strengthen your lower body without the gym
By Maddy Biddulph Published