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The trial of Dominique Pélicot and his daughter’s fight for justice
Caroline Darian is leading the fight against the use of drugs to perpetrate sexual assaults
By Laure Marchand
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Look no further – experts confirm that these are the 5 most effective types of cardio workouts you can do
Eager to boost cardiovascular fitness this year?
By Abbi Henderson
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I went on my first road trip in an electric vehicle - and was amazed at how easy the whole experience was
Read on for my honest review.
By Ally Head
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It's the workout of the moment - 6 indoor walking workouts for beginners that promise to boost fitness in no time
Name an easier workout for beginners. We'll wait.
By Anna Bartter
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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.
By Chloe Gray
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These are *officially* the 14 best Pilates socks money can buy, according to our Fitness Editors
Oh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
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I’m a Millennial, but I’m seriously considering joining the Gen Z sober movement
health 7 easy ways to cut down your alcohol-intake this Dry January (and beyond) from the Sober Girl Society
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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It's renowned for being *the* most effective full body workout move in existence - so, how effective are burpees really?
Love them or hate them, burpees are an elite full-body move.
By Anna Bartter
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Wrist weights will help you improve your strength from the comfort of your own home - 6 pairs that fitness experts swear by
It might surprise you just how versatile these little pieces of kit can be.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I kicked off 2025 with Yoga with Adriene’s 7-day prana challenge - and it’s been invaluable in helping me find balance and calm
Slow and steady wins the race...
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I test leggings for a living - these are the 19 best pairs of high waisted gym leggings you can currently buy
That won't roll down, sag, or cut you in half.
By Ally Head
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We're notoriously fussy Editors who love running, Pilates and weight training - enter: our pick of the 19 best gym leggings you can buy
I've tested thousands and these are, hands down, the best.
By Ally Head
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Want to get strong from your living room? 5 most effective home kettlebell workouts PTs do themselves
Moves that come expert-approved.
By Abbi Henderson
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I was sceptical of the viral 3-2-1 method - but after extensive research, have decided to use it to plan my workouts. Here's why
Read what the experts think, here.
By Katie Sims
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A woman called the police pretending to order a pizza—she was actually being threatened by her abusive partner
The quick-thinking phone operator is proof that domestic abuse training for police is not only important, it’s life-saving.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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She's globally famous for her blood sugar balancing tips - but is facing seriously mixed reviews. Top nutritionists share their take on the Glucose Goddess hacks
As her Channel 4 series, Eat Smart: Secrets of the Glucose Goddess, airs, we ask nutritionists to share their take on biochemist Jessie Inchauspé's wildly popular method.
By Ally Head
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Prioritising home workouts this year? Pros agree: 5 best resistance band exercises for beginners to do any time, any place
Now *these* are good.
By Abbi Henderson
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The viral Bala bangles come celeb-approved, so I tried them out to see if they're really worth the price tag
Read on for my brutally honest review
By Sofia Piza
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Sore back or poor posture from sitting at a desk all day? Kettlebell swing workouts are the answer - 5 a PT recommends to clients
The perfect antidote to a desk-bound day.
By Anna Bartter
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This top-rated Sparkling English Wine is refreshingly affordable — and also has an enticing low-ABV option in the range
Blur bassist founds Britpop Alex James
By Lauren Hughes
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Easy Escapes: The Whittling House is a cosy, quaint Northern nook ideal for hikers or those who love spending time in nature
Soul-warming coastal lodging in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK? Consider us sold
By Ally Head
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No Reformer? No problem — these are the best wall Pilates exercises for beginners to try at home, according to pros
Grab a wall and prepare to begin.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I started 2025 by facing my ultimate fear—here’s why you should, too
“If we don’t face our fears and change that mindset, we’ll never know if actually it’s something we will enjoy."
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I finally had my varicose veins removed after years of deliberation - and only wish I'd done it sooner
Read my story here - including how varicose veins impacted my life, how I found the procedure, and the results that changed everything.
By Dionne Brighton
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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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Struggling to get up in the morning? MC Editors agree: 13 sunrise alarm clocks that make waking up a joy
Rise and shine...
By Grace Lindsay
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As walking yoga becomes the latest wildly viral workout - top yogis debunk whether it's worth trying or another fad
The result of combining two forms of low-impact exercise.
By Rebecca Shepherd