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Boosting lower body strength doesn't need to be complicated - 7 glute-focused Pilates workouts to do from home that *really* work
Get ready to feel the burn.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried working out with a Pilates ring for two weeks - and how I got on might surprise you
It's not dubbed the ring of fire for nothing
By Anna Bartter
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Power Summit: why education and allyship is key to ending violence against women and girls
By Andrea Thompson
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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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Being outside is one of the most effective ways to boost calm - 4 invaluable lessons I learnt from an off-grid weekend
It's a busy time of year - but sometimes, all it takes to boost calm is to step outside.
By Ally Head
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Keen to get strong? These are the best YouTube workouts for beginners to boost fitness and tone from home
A stronger you starts here.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Call off your search - we've asked world-renowned experts and confirm these are the 9 best Pilates workouts of all time
Pilates, wrapped.
By Anna Bartter
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“I walked into the hospital with my daughter and admitted my partner had split my C-section open”
Victims don’t have a choice when it comes to abuse, but some things happen in our childhood that make us more likely to accept it
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Keen to take your Pilates practice to the next level? Trust me, you need to have Power Pilates on your radar - here's why
Pilates, but make it power.
By Anna Bartter
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You don't need hours or a gym to build core strength - 7 PT-approved ab home workouts under 30 minutes
Abs of steel, coming your way.
By Anna Bartter
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8 Christmas workouts personal trainers swear are quick, effective, and most importantly, fun
Bookmark these for when it gets busy.
By Ally Head
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I'm a wellness enthusiast—62 gifts guaranteed to boost self care and make your loved ones smile this festive season
So good you'll want them for yourself, too.
By Ally Head
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Keen to shop with a conscience this Christmas? 41 ethical gifts our Editors recommend
Take a considered approach this holiday season.
By Ally Head
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As someone who works out five times a week, Sweaty Betty kit has long been a go-to - and now is a great time to shop the brand
Kit that lasts the long run.
By Ally Head
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I commute and train travel is painfully expensive - so these Black Friday railcard deals are all I’m interested in right now
The railcard Black Friday sale was a huge hit last year - here's what you can expect this year
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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I've tested thousands of items of fit kit in my time - lululemon always comes out tops and you won't get it at a better price than RN
Kit that feels like a second skin.
By Ally Head
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We've tried every item from the lululemon Align range - and thanks to a rare discount, I've never seen it as affordable
Tried and tested.
By Ally Head
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I was fully prepared to call the trending TikTok walking pad a fad, but it's seriously improved my fitness
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Fasted workouts have long been hailed as *the* way to boost metabolism - but new research suggests women have been misled. Here, top experts explain
Worth trying or one to skip?
By Ally Head
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We're ruthlessly picky Editors - meet the wellness products we *actually* recommend to family and friends
These ones come Editor-approved.
By Ally Head
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Wondering if Adanola is having a Black Friday sale? We've asked the brand - plus, my must-buy items, as a Health Editor
Easily one of my go-to's for athleisurewear.
By Ally Head
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Feeling run down? 6 exercise moves that a trainer swears by to relieve tension and boost calm during busy periods
And... breathe.
By Ally Head
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Too busy? Experts confirm: 7 best YouTube workouts you can do in under 10 minutes for a speedy yet effective session
Super speedy sweat sessions for a festive win.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried Pilates Hundreds every day - and might just keep it up, they were so effective
A classic Pilates move for the win.
By Anna Bartter
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There's a really simple way to double your annual leave in 2025
Fancy 64 days off instead of 29? Thought so
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Planks are one of the best full-body workout moves you can do – 4 different types, plus which is most effective
This one's worth reading.
By Abbi Henderson
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Women are up to three times more likely to be sexually harassed at work—The Worker Protection Act aims to end that
Know your rights—here’s everything you need to know about calling out sexual harassment
By Mischa Anouk Smith