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We’re Notoriously Fussy Editors – Enter: Our Pick of the 19 Best Gym Leggings You Can Buy
We've tested thousands between us and these are, hands down, the best.
By Ally Head
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I Tried This Calming 7-Minute Beginners Tai Chi Flow – and It Reduced My Stress Levels Better Than Anything Else I’ve Tried
Boost balance and calm in under ten minutes.
By Anna Bartter
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Struggling to Get Up First Thing? MC Editors Agree: 16 Sunrise Alarm Clocks That Make Waking Up a Joy
Rise and shine...
By Ally Head
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These 8 Affordable Reformer Pilates Machines Will Make Your Home Workouts Seriously Effective
Get the same results at home - for less
By Valeza Bakolli
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I Tried Pvolve’s Brand New Longevity Bundle, Which Experts Are Calling “The Ultimate Anti-Ageing Secret” - And I'm Officially a Convert
In a word: obsessed.
By Katie Sims
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These Are *Officially* the 16 Best Pilates Socks on the Market, According to Our Fitness Editors
Oh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
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I've Been Treadmill Reading – And Reckon It's The Best Hack For Building Ultimate Muscle and Brainpower
Looking for a way to curb treadmill boredom? Look no further.
By Georgia Brown
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Hidden Cameras, Deepfakes, Stalkerware: Why Digital Violence Against Women is Rising
This year’s 16 Days of Activism campaign is confronting the worrying rise of online abuse against women
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I’m a Wellness Enthusiast—81 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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I Tried a Five-Minute Morning Meditation Every Day - And I Can’t Believe The Difference In My Stress Levels
As a meditation sceptic, I'm surprised at how even the smallest changes sometimes reap the biggest rewards.
By Georgia Brown
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I Tried a Weekly “Brain Dump” After Seeing Mel Robbins Rave About Them – and Wow, They're a Productivity Gamechanger
Overthinkers, rejoice.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I've Been Wearing This Sell Out Adanola Jumper On Repeat - and Reckon It's The Cool Girl Activewear Staple You Need For Winter
Scroll our other top picks from the brand, here.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I’m Convinced That Ankle Weights Are the Key to an Effective Workout— 6 Best Pairs To Buy, at All Price Points
Don't wait—add a bit of spice to your home sweat sessions.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Zero Energy RN? A World-Renowned Pro Swears By These Five-Minute Meditations For Transforming Energy
And... breathe.
By Anna Bartter
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Overwhelmed By The Influx Of Sales Messaging? 5 Ways To Shop Mindfully This Black Friday
Your guide.
By Ally Head
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Wellness Wins: I Use BetterMe Ankle Weights Every Day – and Can’t Believe How Much They’ve Levelled Up My Home Workouts
A simple, affordable and effective home workout tool that you'll really use? I'm sold.
By Ally Head
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As Editors Who Love Home Workouts, Trust Us - These Are the 10 Exercise Mats Worth Your Money
For Pilates, weights, and everything in between
By Ally Head
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I’m a Shopping Editor Who Worked Out for Most of Their Pregnancy – 9 Pieces of Maternity Workout Gear That I Swore By
Looking for some bump-friendly athleisure? Look no further
By Valeza Bakolli
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Balance Is a Key Longevity Metric – Which Is Why Experts Reckon You Should Try Warrior 1 Yoga Pose
Heads, shoulders, knees and *pose*
By Georgia Brown
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8 Gen Z Climate Activists to Follow Now That Aren’t Greta Thunberg
Refresh your social media feeds with noteworthy climate activists.
By Ally Head
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Heard About Microplastics but Not Sure What They Actually Are? Your Guide to the Dangers They Pose, Plus How to Avoid Them
The tiny plastics are more harmful than you'd imagine.
By Dionne Brighton
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We’re Fitness Editors Who’ve Spent Nine Years Testing for the Perfect Sports Bra – These 14 Get Our Vote
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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35 B Corp Brands to Have on Your Radar to Help You Shop More Sustainably
Shop smart this Secondhand September and help save our planet.
By Ally Head
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Sustainable Living Needn’t Feel Overwhelming – 43 Ways to Incorporate Eco Practices Into Your Everyday
Let these tips from the top sustainability pros help.
By Ally Head
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Sudden Urge to Refresh Your Routine, Now the Seasons Have Changed? Enter: Your Ultimate Winter Reset Checklist
Pocket-sized tips to adjust to the new season.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Listen Up, Lazy Girls: Wellness Stacking Is All The Rage RN – But Is It The Ultimate Self-Care Hack?
Wellness that works smarter, not harder.
By Georgia Brown
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As COP30 Kicks Off in Brazil — Why the Annual Climate Conferences Are Confusing, Chaotic, Exhausting, and 100% Necessary
Our sustainability columnist, Lucy Siegle, is back this month, discussing the confusing yet crucial yearly event that is COP.
By Lucy Siegle


