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Want a leg workout without squats? Try this five-move Pilates sequence at homeExpect stronger quads, hamstrings and glutes
By Lucy Gornall Published
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Energizing chair exercises for seniors recommended by a yoga therapistChair yoga can be gentle and accessible, but it can also be invigorating—here’s a sequence I use in my seated classes
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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These are the two exercises that helped me tackle a 5,889ft peak—every walker can use them to tackle uphills more easilyThese unilateral moves will help build leg strength
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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Do this leg workout with dumbbells once a week to build strong glutesThis simple routine uses one move done three ways to strengthen all three glute muscles
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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Can’t keep your heels down when you squat? Here's what it means and three exercises that’ll help fix this common issueAddress lower body tightness and weakness to improve your squat depth
By Sam Rider Published
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This type of walking is better for healthy aging, according to a new studyThe authors found that high-intensity walking can reverse frailty more effectively than casual walking—here’s how you can add high-intensity walking to your week
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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A personal trainer does this quick warm-up before she lifts weights and thinks you should tooDo these six movements before your next strength workout to improve your performance and reduce your risk of injury
By Lou Mudge Published
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Build deep core strength at home in 10 minutes with this kettlebell workoutThree moves for an effective core workout
By Ciara McGinley Published
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Five ways an AI workout companion makes working out alone more effectiveSponsored by BodyPark
If you exercise solo, an all-seeing AI companion can keep an eye out for you
By Fit&Well Published
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I tried supermodel Karlie Kloss’s upper-body workout with light weights and I was surprised by how effective it wasLight weights don’t mean it’s easy!
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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These are the three best mobility moves to protect your shoulder joints as you age, according to a physical therapistGetting older doesn’t have to mean increased shoulder pain and instability
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Meet the 82-year-old record-breaking runner proving that getting older can’t stop you getting fitterAltra athlete Peter Giles shares three rules that have underpinned his impressive longevity
By Sam Rider Published
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An instructor says these are her favorite standing Pilates moves for anyone who struggles to exercise on the floorBoost your core strength and mobility with these equipment-free moves
By Lucy Gornall Published
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The five best exercises for building strength at home as a complete beginnerAdvice from a trainer with over 20 years of experience creating bespoke home workouts
By Alice Porter Published
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I’m a personal trainer for seniors and this is the 10-minute at-home workout I give all my clients over 60 for full-body strengthBuild strength and endurance at home with this senior-friendly routine
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Build a stronger lower body at home with this 15-minute equipment-free leg workoutIt’s quick, it’s effective, and it only requires four moves
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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You don’t need an hour to get fit—this beginner walking workout improves heart health in 15 minutesStarting can be the hardest part, but this beginner walking workout makes it easy to get going and want to do it again
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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The two stretches I do after my daily walk to relieve tight hips and tired legsJust two minutes of stretching a day has improved my lower-body mobility
By Alice Porter Published
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A trainer who works with people living with diabetes says this workout will safely introduce your body to exercise and help manage blood sugar fluctuationsBetterMe’s Garett Reid takes a considered approach to starting to exercise with diabetes, but in a year he says you could be training in the same way as someone without diabetes
By Sam Rider Published
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I train older adults and to help them age well, I never skip these coordination exercisesPractice coordination exercises weekly to stay agile
By Yanar Alkayat Published
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A personal trainer shares the squat tip that helped him perfect the overhead squatThis cue helps to engage your glutes, no matter which squat you’re performing
By Lou Mudge Published
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A podiatrist says these are the three most common injuries walkers and runners encounter—here’s how to spot the symptoms and reduce the riskProtect your feet as the miles clocks up
By Sam Rider Published
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The two simple tricks a trainer uses to ensure her home dumbbell workouts stay effectivePlus, a full-body routine to try them out for yourself
By Alice Porter Published
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Can you get up from the floor without using your hands? Here’s why it’s bad news if you can’t and what to do about itThe combination of strength and flexibility is associated with a longer life
By Jonathan Shannon Published
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“You don’t have to be fast to be a runner”—an ASICS running coach and new mum shares the seven days of workouts she relies on to stay race-readyAnia Gabb has amassed a lifetime of lessons on how to be a better runner
By Sam Rider Published
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Build core strength with this no-equipment 10-minute beginner-friendly Pilates workoutThe mindful breathing may help relieve stress, too
By Maddy Biddulph Published
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The three stretches a physical therapist wishes everyone would do to improve their hip mobilityFix your stiff hips after a day at the desk
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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I use this exercise to help my clients over 50 improve their balance, posture and core strength—and it only takes 60 secondsThe suitcase carry will train your core to keep you stable
By Jennifer Rizzuto Published
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Two simple drills to improve your balanceHere’s how to improve your balance if you’re unsteady on your feet
By Jonathan Shannon Published
