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These Are *Officially* the 15 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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Palestinians Are Dying of Starvation in Gaza — Here’s What You Can Do to Help
Feeling helpless about Gaza? Turn that into action today
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Move Over, Walking Workouts - I Tried Side-Stepping Workouts for a Week and My Glutes Were on Fire
*Slide to the left, slide to the right*
By Georgia Brown
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Forget The Reps - These Static Core Exercises Are Some Of The Best For Firing Up Your Deep Abdominals
Just hold still and feel the burn.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Looking to Level Up Your Home Workouts? I’m Currently Sold on the Benefits of Pilates Rings – 6 I Have My Eye On
It’s time to get familiar with the "Magic O"
By Valeza Bakolli
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The Lionesses Just Won Their Second Euros Final - an Unprecedented and Unrivalled Achievement. So Why Do Some Men Have Such An Issue With It?
They achieved the unimaginable - but as ever with women's sport, there's hatred among the euphoria.
By Ally Head
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As England Make History With Second Consecutive Euros Win - 12 Other Game-Changing Moments That Changed the Sport Forever
From a 50-year ban to sold-out stadiums, writer Dionne Brighton looks back on the history-making moments of adversity in the women's game.
By Dionne Brighton
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I Tried the Pilates Roll Like a Ball Every Day for 7 Days To Ease Lower Back Pain and Open My Spine – My Thoughts
It's like a little back massage every day.
By Anna Bartter
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Fine Dining, Olive Groves and Reformer Pilates – This Luxe 5* Corfu Resort Is Rebranding the All-Inclusive
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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I’ve Been Swimming Every Other Day for a Month - and Can’t Believe How Quickly I Noticed Changes to My Health
I won't go back to another form of cardio.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Easy Escapes: Canopy by Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower review
Canopy by Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower is a stylish modern hotel in the upmarket 16th arrondissement with rooftop views of the Eiffel Tower
By Lauren Hughes
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It’s Officially Hot Out: 5 Expert-Approved Low-Sweat Workouts to Do When Temperatures Are Soaring
Yes, you can work out without melting into a puddle.
By Georgia Brown
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Dopamine Decor Is Giving Greige Minimalism a Run for Its Money
Add joyful interiors to your dopamine menu
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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I Wasn’t Sure If I Could Do Reformer Pilates While Pregnant - but After Getting the All Clear, I'm Loving It
Heads up: it's not just a "gentler" take on the OG reformer Pilates we know and love.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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We’re Notoriously Fussy Editors Who Love Running, Pilates and Weight Training – Enter: Our Pick of the 19 Best Gym Leggings You Can Buy
I've tested thousands and these are, hands down, the best.
By Ally Head
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I Tried TikTok’s “Easy” Planking Trend for Two Weeks – and Wow, It's Improved My Arm Strength and Stability
Who knew a plank could be so much fun?
By Anna Bartter
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I Walked 20,000 Steps a Day Every Day for Two Weeks – and Can't Believe How Different I Feel
I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 500 more *for science*
By Georgia Brown
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The Racial Abuse Aimed At Jess Carter Is Undoubtedly Appalling - and Highlights A Worrying Trend In Women's Sport
As the sport has grown, so have the eyes on female footballers - and not all of them are looking on with kindness and excitement.
By Michaela Makusha
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Stop What You're Doing - This Is the Optimal Amount of Time To Hold a Plank for Maximum Results, According to PTs
The lowdown on the OG full-body exercise.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I’ve Always Been Nervous Of Headstands In Yoga - But After Practising For A Week, I’m Blown Away By My Progress
Just hanging around, upside down.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Standing Ab Workouts For Beginners Are Being Hailed As the Way To Turbocharge Your Core Strength – 6 To Try
Neck-friendly ab workouts for the win.
By Anna Bartter
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Cobalt Blue Is The Activewear Trend Of Summer - 6 Kit Picks Our Wellness Editors Are Wearing Non-Stop
Tried, tested, and instantly mood-boosting.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Bye-bye, Arbitrary Workout Counts - This Is Exactly How Many Sets To Do to Build Muscle Effectively, According to a PT
Set yourself up for workout success.
By Anna Bartter
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I’ve Been Testing This At-Home Reformer Pilates Machine for Three Months – I’m, in a Word, Obsessed
Yes, you can do Reformer Pilates at home.
By Anna Bartter
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11 Simple, Science-Backed Ways to Spark Joy and Boost Mood
Celebrate the wins and prioritise what makes *you* happy.
By Alice Barraclough
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Barre Workouts Are Raved About For Being Low Impact Yet Seriously Effective – 5 Best Sessions for Beginners to Try
Pirouette your way to a full body burn.
By Georgia Brown
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I Swapped My HIIT Workouts For Walking, Low-Impact Strength Training And Pilates - and Can't Believe How Different I Feel
HIIT training gets a bad rap on social media - but is it really as harmful as it's made out to be? Experts weigh in.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou