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I’m a personal trainer in my mid-40s and I use this no-jumping workout to stay fit
No equipment needed
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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If the gym’s too busy, I’d do this functional upper-body workout—here’s why
Improve core strength, joint stability and flexibility in one session
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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A Pilates instructor says this ballet-inspired workout will help you develop the balance, strength and flexibility of a dancer—I put it to the test
A Pilates instructor and former ballerina has launched a new workout series that will help you improve your strength, mobility and posture
By Alice Porter Published
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I’m a certified trainer who tests gym sneakers for a living—my all-time favorite pair for cross-training is currently under $60
These shoes are the most versatile I’ve tried
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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A physical therapist says this is the one move you should be doing if you want to minimize the effects of aging on your body
“This is the number one most important thing for life longevity”
By Alice Porter Published
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If you’re over 40 you should be doing this one underrated type of exercise, according to a physical therapist
Plyometrics will improve your muscle and bone health
By Alice Porter Published
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Taking two-minute stretching breaks throughout the day is more effective than doing one long flexibility session, according to a strength coach
Stretching You've heard of exercise snacking—stretch snacking is just as effective
By Alice Porter Published
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A physical therapist shares five simple things you can do to reduce knee pain when you walk
Plus, a 10-minute strength routine to support your knee joints
By Alice Porter Published
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I followed this flexibility routine for 30 days after a physical therapist recommended it—here's why it's the perfect antidote to my desk job
I’m waving goodbye to stiffness!
By Megan Milstead Published
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You don’t need expensive studio classes to strengthen your core—just this one affordable piece of equipment, according to a Pilates instructor
Forget reformer Pilates and try this instead
By Alice Porter Published
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New to Pilates? An expert instructor says you should start with this four-move workout to build core strength
It will help injury-proof your body and improve your posture
By Alice Porter Published
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“Mobility and flexibility aren’t fixed traits—they’re skills that we can improve”—try this yoga instructor's 10-move, 10-minute mobility routine to improve yours
Flow through these stretches and feel the difference in your mobility
By Lou Mudge Published
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This might be your last chance to get the Hoka Clifton 9—now under $100 at Zappos
Deal Get $50 off this bouncy shoe, which is perfect for walking on hard surfaces
By Lou Mudge Published
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An expert trainer recommends this three-move kettlebell workout for anyone new to exercise
Master the kettlebell by practicing these three simple moves
By Ruth Gaukrodger Published
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This is the most important thing to track when you run, according to an expert running coach
Use this simple metric to avoid overtraining, keep your pace in check and boost cardio fitness
By Sam Rider Published
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Build your glutes and boost muscle endurance with this trainer’s five-move squat challenge
These variations on the regular squat will keep things interesting while working out
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I’m approaching 50 and this is how I’ve tweaked my fitness plan to stay flexible and keep my joints healthy
This training style could help with longevity
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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What is classical Pilates and is it better than contemporary Pilates?
Try this seven-move classical Pilates routine for beginners to decide
By Alice Porter Published
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A physical therapist says this is the most important muscle to strengthen, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting
Try this simple exercise and start building strength
By Alice Porter Published
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A Pilates instructor says you should do this five-move routine before bed for deep sleep
Sleep A good night's sleep is one of the most underrated benefits of exercise
By Alice Porter Published
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Three things every home has that can improve your stretching routine, according to a flexibility expert
“You don't need a load of fancy equipment to work a little bit of stretching into your day.”
By Alice Porter Published
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I’m a personal trainer and these are the four best no-equipment exercises for building upper-body strength and stability
You don’t need weights to sculpt your arms, shoulders and back—try these exercises for a strong and stable upper body
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Get it before it’s gone! The best Skechers shoe I’ve ever tested is 29% off at Zappos
Deal It’s selling fast, so cash in on this deal while you still can
By Lou Mudge Published
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I had hip and knee pain when I ran until I did these two trainer-approved things
Peloton instructor Jermaine Johnson swears by these two things to improve running performance
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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Improve your heart health with this joint-friendly, no-jumping cardio workout
Build cardiovascular strength without stressing your joints
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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I asked a walking coach how she felt about the 12-3-30 walking workout—here’s why she never recommends it to her clients and what you should be doing instead
Trending workouts can be tricky to navigate, especially when they’re not beginner-friendly
By Lou Mudge Published
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“It was so strenuous”—how a celebrity PT went from almost quitting the gym to the new star trainer on Chris Hemsworth’s Centr app
A heavy setback on his first day in the gym almost turned Korey Rowe off exercise for good—but one small step got him back on track
By Sam Rider Published
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A personal trainer says these are the exercises to do if you’ve got no equipment and only 20 minutes to spare—here’s my verdict
This quick workout targets the legs, glutes and core
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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This standing abs workout builds functional core strength in a way that crunches never could
Try this beginner-friendly kettlebell workout to build core strength
By Maddy Biddulph Published