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If running a 5K is on your 2026 to-do list, this entry-level alternative to the popular Couch-to-5K training plan is where you should start
Learn to run for 25 minutes without stopping with this beginner's plan
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Five fitness professionals reveal their New Year’s resolutions
What do you do when you’re already very fit?
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The New Year’s fitness resolutions we’re making at Fit&Well
Looking for New Year’s resolution ideas? Browse the goals Fit&Well staff and regular contributors have set themselves
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Slot this 10-minute abs workout into your day to build real-world core strength and stability
All you need is four exercises and one set of dumbbells
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I asked a Pilates instructor how to protect my back as I age and she recommended these three core moves to support the spine
Engage your core, protect your spine
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New to running? Start with these three habits that make every run feel easier
Simple advice to help you enjoy your runs
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Only got 30 minutes to exercise before the family wakes up? Try this quick and quiet medicine ball full-body workout
One piece of kit for a full-body blast
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Improve balance, core strength and stability with this one underrated piece of home fitness equipment
All you need is a wobble board
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An expert trainer says this dumbbell move should be a staple in everyone's workout routine—here's why
Build upper-body strength and challenge your stability
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A personal trainer recommends these three standing exercises for strengthening the hips
If joint pain prevents you from traditional lower-body exercises, try these alternatives
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I lost 100 pounds and became a runner—here’s the advice I wish I had on day one
If you’re a new runner, a bigger runner, or someone who has always felt “not athletic,” this advice might help
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Here’s how strong your grip should be in each decade of your life
Find out how to test your grip strength and compare your score against norms by age and sex
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Forget abs—these are the core muscles we should all be training to reduce back pain and improve posture
Try this 10-minute deep core resistance band workout
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This is how an expert coach builds the type of strength that makes you “feel like you can handle anything”
If you’re planning on getting fit in January, get the most out of it your training time by following these four phases
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Strengthen your entire upper-body in just 20 minutes—all you need is a single pair of dumbbells
Complete as many reps as possible in 20 minutes to strengthen your chest, back, shoulders and arms
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A Pilates instructor says this 10-minute resistance band circuit will boost mobility, stability and strength
“Resistance bands are great for building strength and tone without leaving home,” says BetterMe trainer Brittni Johnson
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A physical therapist recommends this 10-minute walking workout to help ease back pain
Walking is one of the best ways to reduce stiffness in the spine, according to an expert
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I asked two fitness coaches about the most common mistake they see beginners make and they said it’s always the same thing
Set yourself up for success with these three tips from expert trainers
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Want to reduce stiffness and gently engage your core? Try this six-move Pilates routine that you can do in front of the TV
Craving some movement without going far? Try this
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Stiff shoulders and back? This is my favorite stretch to reverse the damage from sitting at your desk
Try this simple stretch to sooth stiff shoulders from sitting
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I test walking shoes for a living and you can get more than $50 off my favorite shoe of 2025
Get the comfiest shoe I tested in 2025 for even less
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Worried about not being able to get up if you fall down? These four mobility moves from Olympian Sally Gunnell can help
Mobility training is the key to independent living
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Frazzled parents—this 20-minute kettlebell arms workout will give you the energy and strength you need to carry your kids
Build real-world arm strength to make parenting easier
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A barre instructor says training this one muscle group is just as important as the core for improving posture—this is the three-part sequence she recommends
Worried about your posture? Then don’t neglect strengthening your upper back
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A 71-year-old trainer says these five moves are all you need for full-body strength after 50
These powerhouse moves will help you stay strong, mobile, and injury-free
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I started my day doing this one stretch from bed for 30 days and it made a big difference to my hip mobility
It also helped with my lower-back pain
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Body awareness is fundamental to longevity, according to an expert trainer—here’s how to improve yours
Get started with these three moves
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I work with seniors who struggle to get down on the floor, so I use this standing routine to help them strengthen their upper-body muscles safely
Strengthen your arms with these resistance band exercises
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I’ve been doing this standing exercise for six months and it’s transformed my core strength
Swap sit-ups for this functional move
