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Free weight exercises promise to boost both muscle and tone - 6 to add to your next sweat session
Effective from both home and the gym.
By Abbi Henderson
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Celebrities and PTs alike love strength training - 7 seriously effective 20-minute dumbbell workouts you can do from home
Short, simple workouts FTW.
By Chloe Gray
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Cardio workouts at home are arguably the simplest way to get fit - 7 PT-approved workouts to try
Forget the gym.
By Anna Bartter
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11 best gym shorts to buy for hot, sweaty workouts now the weather is finally warming up
Tried and tested by our board of experts
By Chloe Gray
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The Power Issue
From the latest looks to ramp-up your wardrobe to resilience tips from female trailblazers, we’re channelling this month’s cover star, Shakira, and reclaiming our power
By Marie Claire
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I’m a Health Editor who regularly runs marathons - 7 mental endurance tips that have changed my life
Plus, how building mental resilience can boost all aspects of your life.
By Ally Head
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We're fitness experts who've spent 100's of hours testing fit kit - these are the lululemon products we rave about to family and friend
Keen to invest in kit that'll last the long run?
By Chloe Gray
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Ever wondered, what kind of workout is Pilates? Your guide to the viral workout loved by celebs and PTs
Your need-to-knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Here's what you need to see at Venice Biennale 2024
By Francesca Gavin
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Keen to celebrate Earth Day? 5 simple ways you can inspire change and build a better tomorrow
Living sustainably doesn't need to feel unattainable or overwhelming.
By Ally Head
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Our motivational guide to fitting a passion project around your day job
By Jenny Proudfoot
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New to running and keen to know how to run a mile without stopping? Try these 7 simple tricks
Get ready to enter your running era.
By Anna Bartter
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"I started running in lockdown for my mental health - four years on, I'm one of the fastest female marathon runners in the UK"
Here's how Anya did it.
By Ally Head
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These are the 10 best core activations you can do to fire up your abs, according to top PTs
Not a crunch in sight.
By Anna Bartter
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I've run nine marathons - 15 things you need to know before running your first 26.2
Let the running experts impart their wisdom.
By Ally Head
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It's official: these are the 7 Pilates workouts that coaches actually do at home for effective sessions
Roll out those mats and get ready to work.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried goblet squats every day for 7 days and wow - my core strength and balance has never been better
Prepare for your lower body to be humbled.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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It's loved by celebrities and trainers alike - so, is there any truth in the claim Pilates can transform your body?
A deep dive into the current research.
By Anna Bartter
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It's the trending workout of the moment - 6 best Pilates exercises for beginners, if you're keen to try it
Calling all newbies - these are the top moves to learn
By Rebecca Shepherd
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As Fitness Editors who've spent eight years testing for the perfect sports bra - these 12 get our vote
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Can you build muscle with bodyweight exercises? Here's what top PTs had to say
Spoiler alert: you can, but there are a few caveats.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Easy escapes: M Social Hotel Paris offers a sophisticated stay in the City of Lights
With Art Deco interiors and traditional French brasserie dining, it's quintessential Paris
By Marie Claire
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These 8 affordable Stanley Cup alternatives are *almost* as good as the real thing
Trust me - I’m obsessed with my Stanley Cup
By Valeza Bakolli
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This is exactly how to get fit - and stay fit - in your 50s, according to a top expert who trains clients every day
Your ultimate guide.
By Ally Head
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As a seasoned runner, I can’t even begin to tell you everything that’s wrong with the Nike US Olympic kit
Once again, women are being set up for failure in sport. Here’s where it all went wrong
By Ally Head
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It's taken over the Internet, but is Pilates really as good as it claims to be for core strength? Experts explain
Engage those abs.
By Anna Bartter
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The experts have spoken - these are the 12 best sex toys for couples
Tried and tested.
By Ally Head