<![CDATA[ Latest from Fit&Well in Wellness ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The internet’s favourite yoga instructor just shared a 10-minute routine to reset the nervous system, but what does that really mean and how can you benefit? ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/the-internets-favourite-yoga-instructor-just-shared-a-10-minute-routine-to-reset-the-nervous-system-but-what-does-that-really-mean-and-how-can-you-benefit/ CcgDVqrjzYg5sGw6Pk9Tnc Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:20:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched coffee for breathwork to help beat the afternoon slump—and it’s made me more alert ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/i-ditched-coffee-for-breathwork-to-help-beat-the-afternoon-slump-and-its-made-me-more-alert/ 65Rg9nq4aDXajpeurJuxb9 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:25:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Keeping this muscle group strong could be the key to a longer life, according to this physical therapist ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/keeping-this-muscle-group-strong-could-be-the-key-to-a-longer-life-according-to-this-physical-therapist/ ezXiz6k9odzQPDPnKDLz8N Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:47:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ A yoga therapist recommends these five chair poses for seniors who want to improve their flexibility ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/a-yoga-therapist-recommends-these-five-chair-poses-for-seniors-who-want-to-improve-their-flexibility/ wANwFUK2Vr7285XJ6ojoWo Wed, 27 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 27 May 2026 09:45:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over-50s who pass this 10-second balance test have better predicted longevity—here’s how to improve your balance at any age ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/over-50s-who-pass-this-10-second-balance-test-have-better-predicted-longevity-heres-how-to-improve-your-balance-at-any-age/ zQLVLEwPVSAGZJPD5Kb3U6 Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 08:03:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ A yoga instructor says these four movements will help the over-60s improve posture, balance and overall strength ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/a-yoga-instructor-says-these-four-movements-will-help-the-over-60s-improve-posture-balance-and-overall-strength/ Zm2RRKPzA44QDTSQghAXL6 Sun, 17 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The daily habits an active 85-year-old uses to “fight off old age” ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/the-daily-habits-an-active-85-year-old-uses-to-fight-off-old-age/ 5mZmbeqTtufiyPZgncWyye Sun, 10 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the latest routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor and I think it’s one of the best practices for tight hips ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/i-tried-the-latest-routine-from-the-internets-favourite-yoga-instructor-and-i-think-its-one-of-the-best-practices-for-tight-hips/ e2UQAFgD7vc3STQDjmEfji Wed, 06 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My honest review of the Gymproluxe portable sauna pod after using it for a month—I didn’t expect to like it this much ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/my-honest-review-of-the-gymproluxe-portable-sauna-pod-after-using-it-for-a-month-i-didnt-expect-to-like-it-this-much/ vvtag3jShpGajHQnV46cn Mon, 04 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 09:08:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Not just living longer, but living better”—a certified trainer shares five things that matter most to aging well and longevity ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/not-just-living-longer-but-living-better-a-certified-trainer-shares-five-things-that-matter-most-to-aging-well-and-longevity/ sMW3zuZQXTx5UbqZTBGEgH Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The mouth-brain link: how healthy gums could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/the-mouth-brain-link-how-healthy-gums-could-help-protect-against-alzheimers-disease/ 9otMPGm2cUcMyNQK5GrCaX Sun, 03 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 16:05:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a yoga instructor how to improve my hip mobility and she recommended this 10-minute, beginner-friendly flow ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/i-asked-a-yoga-instructor-how-to-improve-my-hip-mobility-and-she-recommended-this-10-minute-beginner-friendly-flow/ 7ahTPJzydFuc8dohb89uzd Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:16:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you struggle to meditate, try this mindfulness practice to relax instead ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/if-you-struggle-to-meditate-try-this-mindfulness-practice-to-relax-instead/ 6KvhxkFv9zvpYDjXzLJ94E Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Suffering from lower-back pain? Tight hamstrings could be to blame—a yoga instructor suggests three poses that can help ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/suffering-from-lower-back-pain-tight-hamstrings-could-be-to-blame-a-yoga-instructor-suggests-three-poses-that-can-help/ qw5aQ9h4N3p7urtmQCLogC Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ I did qigong every day for a week and it’s been the best way to start my day ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/i-did-qigong-every-day-for-a-week-and-its-been-the-best-way-to-start-my-day/ KRk2SZfa7zPS9YvjwkH6C9 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Doing small acts of kindness every day significantly improved my wellbeing—I spoke to an expert who explained the science behind it ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/doing-small-acts-of-kindness-every-day-significantly-improved-my-wellbeing-i-spoke-to-an-expert-who-explained-the-science-behind-it/ Vggawi6TgL5kgdYFSPLfT6 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why you should never skip savasana, according to a yoga teacher ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/why-you-should-never-skip-savasana-according-to-a-yoga-teacher/ Nu5JWqGR7xMb7ihukof6mQ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you get tension headaches? A breathwork teacher suggests this sequence that could help you relax ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/do-you-get-tension-headaches-a-breathwork-teacher-suggests-this-sequence-that-could-help-you-relax/ SRqtbYJCfjTbFPGYfuhqda Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:56:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ The internet’s favorite yoga instructor just shared a nine-minute routine for people who sit too much and it was the perfect way to take a break from my desk ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/the-internets-favorite-yoga-instructor-just-shared-a-nine-minute-routine-for-people-who-sit-too-much-and-it-was-the-perfect-way-to-take-a-break-from-my-desk/ ay6WY8gQ7Zo8XWSBfrcqhU Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are low lunges not helping release tension in your hips? A yoga instructor wants you to try these four poses instead ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/are-low-lunges-not-helping-release-tension-in-your-hips-a-yoga-instructor-wants-you-to-try-these-four-poses-instead/ Z9n2wzyjWSv5omBkAkugK4 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A yoga instructor says this is the one pose more people over 40 should be doing—it’s a game changer for hip mobility ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/a-yoga-instructor-says-this-is-the-one-pose-more-people-over-40-should-be-doing-its-a-game-changer-for-hip-mobility/ 3zUW2gzMZ4eevbK6FvmN7M Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you’re always waking up in the middle of the night, a sleep doctor explains why it might be happening—and what to do about it ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/sleep/if-youre-always-waking-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-a-sleep-doctor-explains-why-it-might-be-happening-and-what-to-do-about-it/ r2YPKTaPBPUCzivioANcGe Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:58:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take a 10-minute stress relief break and try these three relaxing yoga poses ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/take-a-10-minute-stress-relief-break-and-try-these-three-relaxing-yoga-poses/ vyg7kMmMukCQrdFGXr7hdB Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been meditating for over 10 years—if I were starting again, this is what I’d do differently ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/ive-been-meditating-for-over-10-years-if-i-were-starting-again-this-is-what-id-do-differently/ cHiJjvyBvxc8YxFdYkcZLR Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:31:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a yoga teacher and I’ve been loving this dynamic bridge variation for strength and flexibility ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/im-a-yoga-teacher-and-ive-been-loving-this-dynamic-bridge-variation-for-strength-and-flexibility/ X7pJ5V864DUQj3Hy7xnLhj Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Let go of the idea you need to be good at yoga”—a yoga instructor shares her top five tips for total novices ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/let-go-of-the-idea-you-need-to-be-good-at-yoga-a-yoga-instructor-shares-her-top-five-tips-for-total-novices/ ix2uzUT38vv2NXMyXgSf9g Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:53:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is probably why you still feel tired even after eight hours of sleep, according to a sleep doctor ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/sleep/this-is-probably-why-you-still-feel-tired-even-after-eight-hours-of-sleep-according-to-a-sleep-doctor/ BwcQCKQt7T3pfQrQcJx2DR Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A yoga teacher says this five-minute flow is a perfect way to wind down before bed ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/a-yoga-teacher-says-this-five-minute-flow-is-a-perfect-way-to-wind-down-before-bed/ wupBn2VGStTo4wTendMg7f Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you struggle with your posture and upper-back pain like me, try this routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/if-you-struggle-with-your-posture-and-upper-back-pain-like-me-try-this-routine-from-the-internets-favourite-yoga-instructor/ ZUzs3nTSBt9cUCUWMPAAgm Sun, 15 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a yoga therapist and I love using this one restorative pose for better sleep ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/flapping-fish-pose-matsya-kridasana/ ozNk2h3nuf4Ais7yeXkq6a Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:25:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a psychiatrist how to meditate for a better night’s sleep and got two easy techniques to try ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/sleep/i-asked-a-psychologist-how-to-meditate-for-a-better-nights-sleep-and-got-two-easy-techniques-to-try/ kghoVstQxCL3Ldt68aC4mS Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:47:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ A clinical neuropsychologist wishes everyone would do these three things to improve their brain health ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/a-clinical-neuropsychologist-wishes-everyone-would-do-these-three-things-to-improve-their-brain-health/ FRJ5Pq29X6j8xLrxFfDswP Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you struggle with child’s pose, here’s how to make it work for you ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/if-you-struggle-with-childs-pose-heres-how-to-make-it-work-for-you/ 5HiXcuXD8bWRE8qwcUa3mR Fri, 06 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The morning yoga pose I do for strength, stability and energy—and it’s one your yoga class is probably missing ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/the-morning-yoga-pose-i-do-for-strength-stability-and-energy-and-its-one-your-yoga-class-is-probably-missing/ 7obpn4pygTwZbK2TiTurDL Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These six exercise habits could be increasing your risk of injury, according to a sports medicine expert ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/these-six-exercise-habits-could-be-increasing-your-risk-of-injury-according-to-a-sports-medicine-expert/ t7H7WpzcyFnpDfdfXKgF49 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:40:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a yoga teacher and this is my favorite pose to unlock tension in your neck ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/as-a-yoga-teacher-heres-my-favorite-yoga-pose-to-unlock-tension-in-your-neck/ SX5w4Vsf8kuV5G6AMbLCgV Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:48:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A geriatric physical therapist explains when exercise can become too much of a good thing for seniors ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/a-geriatric-physical-therapist-explains-when-exercise-can-become-too-much-of-a-good-thing-for-seniors/ qhSjQbXh4hYM6D2CXmeZRo Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a yoga teacher and I recommend these five poses to counteract the nine-to-five slouch ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/im-a-yoga-teacher-and-i-recommend-these-five-poses-to-counteract-the-nine-to-five-slouch/ fyQbUxK3MYZRKtK2LG9be7 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The breathwork trick that helps me sleep when I’m stressed—and my yoga clients love it too ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/the-breathwork-trick-that-helps-me-sleep-when-im-stressed-and-my-yoga-clients-love-it-too/ AZ3CoocUUyrjisVnFbnKYG Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:14:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ A geriatric physical therapist says this is how to stave off frailty and stay active in your senior years ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/a-geriatric-physical-therapist-says-this-is-how-to-stave-off-frailty-and-stay-active-in-your-senior-years/ ok525i7Po9houBXQrquF4M Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a yoga therapist and I love doing these three poses in bed before getting up ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/im-a-yoga-therapist-and-i-love-doing-these-three-poses-in-bed-before-getting-up/ tbADi2o6K3WCYVS9fJJ7Ln Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:19:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a meditation teacher and I know meditating in the morning makes some people sleepy—here’s a three-minute practice that will help you feel energised instead ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/im-a-meditation-teacher-and-i-know-meditating-in-the-morning-makes-some-people-sleepy-heres-a-three-minute-practice-that-will-help-you-feel-energised-instead/ TPBur2T4twnkkAF46CV38R Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked a longevity-focused physical therapist how to improve my health span and he said these five changes will help you thrive ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/i-asked-a-longevity-focused-physical-therapist-how-to-improve-my-health-span-and-he-said-these-five-changes-will-help-you-thrive/ gGZiDbAJWfx5rHU9FFiznm Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:03:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are you bracing your core or just holding your breath? A yoga teacher reveals how to correctly engage your deep core muscles when you exercise ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/bodyweight-exercises/are-you-bracing-your-core-or-just-holding-your-breath-a-yoga-teacher-reveals-how-to-correctly-engage-your-deep-core-muscles-when-you-exercise/ iU2S9dPJVazTgqxPoBKrkh Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A physical therapist says yoga is highly effective for stress management and shares her top three poses for high-stress days ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/a-physical-therapist-says-yoga-is-highly-effective-for-stress-management-and-shares-her-top-three-poses-for-high-stress-days/ sHu8HRuWuAGDA5en6gDhyK Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are you feeling stiff after starting to exercise in January? A dietitian and personal trainer shares her top tips to reduce muscle soreness and recover faster ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/are-you-feeling-stiff-after-starting-to-exercise-in-january-a-dietitian-and-personal-trainer-shares-her-top-tips-to-reduce-muscle-soreness-and-recover-faster/ h4BQC5wcJsFzkn3HMXbuVA Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want to sleep better? Improve your gut health with these five easy lifestyle changes as recommended by an expert ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/sleep/want-to-sleep-better-improve-your-gut-health-with-these-five-easy-lifestyle-changes-as-recommended-by-an-expert/ 4iNbA9mpegH8HAi3PBoSMR Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A yoga teacher noticed her mature students often struggle with balance issues—here are her three recommended standing poses to improve stability ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/a-yoga-teacher-noticed-her-mature-students-often-struggle-with-balance-issues-here-are-her-three-recommended-standing-poses-to-improve-stability/ BYgZzMMrUkEx3whtgjRVzY Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:04:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve started waking up at 3am every night and this is the 10-minute meditation video that helps me get back to sleep ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/ive-started-waking-up-at-3am-every-night-and-this-is-the-10-minute-meditation-video-that-helps-me-get-back-to-sleep/ TSoQ6TBqvYKyWdBnLmRMHg Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a yoga teacher and this is the stretch I rely on to loosen up stiff muscles in the shoulders and upper back ]]> https://www.fitandwell.com/wellness/yoga/im-a-yoga-teacher-and-this-is-the-stretch-i-rely-on-to-loosen-up-stiff-muscles-in-the-shoulders-and-upper-back/ m8qwNdZppvSsKqMMSZYL5U Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000