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I tried leg circles, the raved-about Pilates move, every day for a week - and finally released years of hip stiffness
Leg circles are one of the OG Pilates moves.
By Anna Bartter
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Short on time and eager to make cardio fun? These are, hands down, the best 10-minute walking workouts
Get your step on.
By Katie Sims
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These are officially the best yoga clothes you can buy, according to yogis, coaches and fitness Editors
We've triangle posed our way through many different brands.
By Chloe Gray
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When is Mercury in retrograde this year, and how can we navigate it?
By Jenny Proudfoot
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Pilates shrugs are set to be the next big activewear trend: 6 of the best, chosen by our expert Editors
Chic and comfortable? Sign me up.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Still finding it too cold to exercise outside? 7 best advanced home workouts to boost muscle and endurance
Because home workouts aren't just for beginners.
By Anna Bartter
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Wellness Escapes: I went to Bali in search of winter sun, I came home with a new lease of life
This White Lotus-style sanctuary taught me how to relax
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I tried one of the most popular yoga poses, down dog, every day for two weeks - and it felt like a reboot for my mind, body and posture
File under: a yoga pose I'll keep coming back to.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Eager to work up a sweat this spring? The internet can't get enough of Stairmaster workouts - 5 that top personal trainers swear by
Enter: the perfect Spring sweat session.
By Anna Bartter
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Keen to boost relaxation, mood and strength? Experts on why somatic Pilates is the best home workout you can do
A practice that’s both mindful and demure.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Looking to mix up your strength training? 7 best kettlebell exercises for beginners, according to Peloton coaches
A truly beginner-friendly piece of kit.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried Reform RX, the world's first virtual Reformer class - and have some thoughts
Meet the Pilates answer to a Peloton.
By Anna Bartter
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This app promises to be game-changing for your sleep and energy levels - what I thought after testing for a month
Could it really supercharge my energy levels?
By Ciara McGinley
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I've convinced my entire family to get the SURI toothbrush - here's why you'll want to invest in one, too
Sustainable, chic and effective? Gimme
By Valeza Bakolli
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As Mel Robbins' Let Them theory gains global traction - how the simple tool promises to transform your life
Not to mention, help you take back control.
By Katie Sims
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The Lagree Method is being hailed as the new Reformer Pilates - so do experts reckon it's actually more effective at boosting fitness?
It's a firm A-list favourite.
By Anna Bartter
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As extremely fussy Health Editors, trust us - these 11 workout tops for women are the best money can buy
Chic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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This bodyweight move has been hailed as the most effective core workout of all time - and after trying for two weeks, I'm blown away
Underestimate the bird dog at your peril.
By Anna Bartter
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Inside The UK's Anti-Abortion Movement
By Bel Trew
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I tried Jennifer Aniston's 80/20 approach to wellness - and can't tell you how refreshing I've found it
It's all about balance.
By Katie Sims
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Road To Recovery: I'm a runner who currently can't run - how low impact exercise is helping me feel fitter than ever
Plus, boosting my mental health tenfold, too.
By Ally Head
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15 inspirational women on the action they want to accelerate this International Women's Day
"Never give up, never give up, never ever give up."
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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It's one of the most fun home workouts you can do: 6 best exercise hula hoops to add to your fitness regime
They're very affordable, too.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Mind the wealth gap: why women still have less than men and what you can do about it
How money has changed for women, the wealth gaps we need to close and how to do it.
By Jessica Sheldon
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Women and girls are bearing the brunt of the climate crisis—they’re also leading the fight to solve it
Why the climate crisis is a women’s rights crisis
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Emma Mackey has found her power
“I don't think empowerment is something that can be cultivated individually; it's something that needs to be fed and nourished by other people.”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Short on time and motivation? These are the 20-minute yoga workouts instructors do themselves from home
It turns out, a little bit of yoga goes a long way.
By Rebecca Shepherd