Health and Fitness
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I tried Pilates sliders for two weeks and honestly? My core has never felt stronger
Are they really the best at home reformer alternative?
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Lauren Steadman: "I use sport as a vehicle - I might have an arm missing, but I'm just as strong as you are."
The Paralympic champion and MBE owner discusses her most important life lessons.
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Micro workouts are trending – and the perfect way to maintain your wellbeing this summer no matter your location or availability
You'll like this one.
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I tried this simple 5-minute workout addition after a personal trainer recommended it - and honestly? My calves have never looked better
And my balance has improved, too...
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So, is creatine really worth supplementing? This gym-goer tested it for three months - and swears it's a game-changer
Muscle building or not worth your money?
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Active recovery workouts might be key to supercharging your fitness this year - your guide
It's a game-changer.
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I'm a Health Editor who’s been weightlifting for 9 years – here's why I think cable machine exercises are underrated for effective muscle building
Your need to knows.
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I tried FS8 Pilates (London's trending workout class) for a month — and I’m shocked at how much the hybrid sweat sesh challenged my body
The answer to what happens when you mix, Pilates, yoga and strength workouts
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Seen the hype around Pilates and wondering which type is best? Your guide to choosing the right session for you
Mat, classical, Tower or Reformer?
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Trust me, I'm a fitness trainer - gym breaks might actually be the key to boosting your physical and mental wellbeing
Time off can be a great thing.
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Nearly 80% of the Team GB mums won medals at the Olympics - so why are mothers still being underestimated in sport?
Seven out of nine of the mothers competing earned a place on the podium.
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Google Search for Lion's Mane gummies is at breakout RN - so, do they actually work to boost brain function, memory and focus?
Game-changing medicinal mushroom or just another food fad?
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I asked health experts and Editors for the best weights for home gyms - these 9 will get you results *and* save you money over time
For when a set of water bottles will no longer cut it
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As cost-conscious, fussy Editors, these high street activewear picks tick all the right boxes - and are under £50
Because high quality activewear doesn’t have to cost the earth.
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Ankle weights are the hottest piece of workout kit this year – how they build strength from home
So, is it worth investing?
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What is functional strength training? Your guide to the trending workout that builds muscle for life
Is it really *the* most effective way of training?
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Yes, there's such thing as too much - so, how often should you do Pilates to see the best results?
Top experts impart their wisdom.
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Experts confirm: these are the 7 most advanced Pilates exercises you can do to build strength, balance and tone
Ready to take your Pilates practice up a notch (or three)?
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Jess Ennis Hill chats motherhood, menstrual cycles and investing in workout kit that makes you feel great
Life lessons from the three-time world champion.
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I can’t believe I slept on Free People activewear for so long - here’s why I’m obsessed (and you should be too)
Team MC UK can’t get enough of this kit.
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Trust me, I'm a Health Editor - WUKA’s period swimwear is the best investment you'll make all summer
Functional, fashionable swimwear from a genuinely sustainable brand? It’s a yes from us.
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How the trending 5-4-3-2-1 technique promises to boost calm and ease tension in just minutes
An expert gives their verdict on the viral method.
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I'm a top personal trainer - trust me when I say, these are the only 5 holiday workouts worth your time
You're welcome.
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Looking to level up your home workouts? I'm currently sold on the benefits of Pilates rings - 6 I have my eye on
It’s time to get familiar with the "Magic O"
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Emma Raducanu talks self care, bouncing back from injury and why there's more to life than tennis
As part of our Women in Sport special this summer, the British tennis pro shares life lessons from her already triumphant career.
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Celebrities are obsessed with this handy bit of strength training kit - so, is it really unrivalled at boosting muscle strength and tone?
Your need to knows.
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As a Health Editor with nearly a decade of experience - why I've recently adopted TikTok's viral low dopamine mornings
A social media trend we really rate.
