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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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Landmark London hotel The Savoy is marking its 135th birthday
Arguably London's most distinguished hotel
By Lauren Hughes
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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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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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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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“I was trapped in a pattern of toxic relationships – it took years to break free”
My capacity for catching red flags had been erased (obliterated, really) before I was even old enough to buy lottery tickets
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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What is 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence?
“Misogyny, sexism, and women’s inequality are rife across the country”
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Violence against women and girls in numbers
25 shocking stats about the impact and scale of gender-based violence
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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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
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I go to the gym five times a week - and these are the 10 items of plus-sized gym wear that I wear on repeat
Meet the inclusive brands making waves in activewear.
By Stephanie Yeboah
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Working out but not seeing results? A PT confirms whether 30-minute workouts are top-tier for boosting fitness
Sometimes, less is really more.
By Anna Bartter
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Hip thrusts are often considered the ultimate move for glute gains – so are they really effective for supercharging strength and muscle?
Your need-to-knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Indoor walking challenges are trending as the simplest way to get fit from home - 6 best to try to up your steps
Walk this way to a fitter, stronger you
By Anna Bartter
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As the Operation 66 fitness challenge goes viral - is it worth trying or just another pressure-focused trend?
The new 75-Hard?
By Chloe Gray
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No time? No problem - 7 best home workouts you can do to boost core strength in under 20 minutes
Prepare to work those abs and obliques.
By Anna Bartter
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As it's revealed gynaecological waitlists have doubled in the UK, we ask - why are female health diagnoses taking so long?
New BBC stats show a staggering three-quarters of a million women's health appointments are still waiting to happen.
By Ally Head
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Stop what you're doing: these are the 6 best Pilates band exercises you can do to build strength from home, fast
Simple yet effective.
By Abbi Henderson
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New to fitness but want to see quick results? Resistance band core workouts for beginners are the place to start - 7 best
Easy, effective and affordable - don't sleep on resistance band benefits
By Anna Bartter