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I'm a Health Editor who's tried 100's of shoes - these are officially the best gym trainers you can buy
For running, weight training, walking, and more.
By Ally Head
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I asked fitness experts for the Pilates tops they can't live without - these 11 were, hands down, their favourites
For expert and editor-approved picks, read on
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried the CurrentBody Infrared PEMF mat that celebrities rave about - and have some thoughts
My honest take.
By Katie Sims
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Butter yellow athleisure is all I want to wear in the heat: 9 picks that prove it’s the it shade of the summer
From team MC's most loved brands.
By Valeza Bakolli
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The viral 75 Medium challenge claims to be a friendlier alternative to the 75 Hard. But experts aren't so sure
Restrictive or effective?
By Katie Sims
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Trust me, I'm a Sustainability Editor - 10 stylish and sustainable launches that I can’t stop thinking about RN
It isn’t all doom and gloom - these chic launches will make lowering your footprint seriously simple.
By Ally Head
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I tried one of the most advanced moves, the Pilates teaser, every day for a week - and wow, it was challenging
This one's not for the faint hearted.
By Anna Bartter
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Low impact workouts are all the rage RN - 7 best sessions for building muscle without risking injury
Effective workouts that don't put pressure on your joints.
By Katie Sims
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I tried TikTok's viral silent walking trend every day for a week to quiet my racing mind - and I'm amazed how calm I feel
Zero distractions, maximum zen.
By Anna Bartter
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Andrea's It List: 6 sportswear pieces I rely on to keep me motivated
Luxury activewear that will make you want to stick to your exercise goals.
By Andrea Thompson
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It's important to celebrate our planet and the people protecting it every month. Enter: the communities leading coral reef restoration
From Hawaii to Indonesia, Reef Builders is the coral reef restoration project proving that hope isn’t lost - and local communities might hold the key to saving our oceans.
By Dionne Brighton
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We love Alo Yoga athleisurewear all year round, but there are some seriously good finds in their summer sale RN
Investments for life.
By Valeza Bakolli
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26 running shorts that don't ride up, chafe, or sag, sweat tested by a Health Editor who runs most days
Looking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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I'd never run a marathon before - six years on, I'm one of the UK's fastest female marathoners. Here's how I train every week
Serious inspo, served.
By Ally Head
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No Reformer? No problem - the 6 best Pilates balls are a ridiculously affordable way to add resistance to your workout
And they hardly take up any space
By Amelia Yeomans
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ABC juice is trending and promising to boost immunity and improve digestion - so I tried it for two weeks
It's time to dust off those juicers.
By Anna Bartter
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These are the only 5 pairs of hiking boots worth your money, according to a Health Editor
Hot girl walks, here you come.
By Ally Head
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Seen TikTok's "feminine urge to do everything" trend? How to figure out if that's you and it's negatively impacting your life
Remember, rest is productive.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I tried Sofia Grainge’s go-to lymphatic drainage massage - and the results were astonishing
The results go way beyond aesthetics.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Protein bars are one of the most effective snacks at keeping you full - 7 best tasting brands
Trust us, you're going to want to try these...
By Grace Lindsay
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I've worked in the running industry for ten years - 15 things you need to know before running your first 26.2
As Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa breaks the women's-only marathon world record at the 2025 London Marathon in a time of 2:15:50.
By Ally Head
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Feeling inspired by the London Marathon? 10 science-backed pieces of running advice for beginners
"Remember, running is for everyone - you included."
By Rebecca Shepherd
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We're hard to impress - but these 11 cycling shorts are, hands down, the best for sweaty summer workouts
Tried and tested.
By Ally Head
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Best sustainable clothing brands: 26 fashion-editor-approved labels to have on your radar
Shop the brands doing their bit to build a better tomorrow
By Penny Goldstone
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Feeling inspired by the London Marathoners? Four experts share the exact formula for improving your running speed
Get faster, fast.
By Ally Head
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Got marathon fever? Trust us: these 12 running accessories will make any distance more manageable
Once you try these, you won't look back.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Keen to know how to run for longer? 12 simple ways to make upping your mileage seem easy, according to the pros
Whether it's 5km, 10km, or a half marathon, our experts have got you covered.
By Ally Head