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I Tried the Notoriously Advanced Pilates Swan Dive Every Day for a Week – and These Tips Transformed My Form
I think this duckling just became a swan...
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Pilates Principles Promise to Upgrade Any Workout in No Time - How to Apply Them to Your Next Session
Introducing workout hacks that stand the test of time.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Standing Pilates Is the Latest Trending Lazy Girl Workout - I Tried a Week of It, and It's Anything But Easy
Two words: it burns!
By Katie Sims
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Forget Gym Memberships - These Are Officially The Best Walking Pads For Transforming Your WFH Fitness
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Garmin Fitness Trackers are the Best Of The Best - and Trust Us, We're Fussy Fitness Editors. 5 Best to Buy
Functional, fashion-forward, and seriously handy for tracking everything from steps to VO2 max.
By Amelia Yeomans
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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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So Long, Dehydration: 8 Best Electrolyte Products To Boost Muscle Recovery and Heatwave Hydration
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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The Easiest Way To More Than Double Your Annual Leave in 2026 (and Get Over 65 Days Off)
Get in there before your colleagues do
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Move Over, Gym Sessions: 5 10-Minute Arm Workouts That'll Actually Boost Muscle and Tone Your Arms from Home
Bodyweight, dumbbells and wrist weights at the ready.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Couldn’t Get Your Hands on the Viral Aldi Reformer Machine? 8 Other Affordable Alternatives That’ll Make Your Home Workouts Seriously Effective
Get the same results at home - for less
By Valeza Bakolli
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I’ve Always Struggled with Inspiration for High-Protein Lunches. But After Trying These Nutritionist-Approved Recipes for a Week, my Energy Levels have Never Been Higher
Trust me, your 3 pm self will thank you.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Mountain Dining, Muy Thai Classes and Private Infinity Pools—The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui Is Your White Lotus Fantasy Made Real
Experience culture, relaxation, and luxury in equal measure
By Amelia Yeomans
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As Venus Williams, FKA Twigs and Lupita Nyong'o Open Up – How To Spot the Warning Signs of Uterine Fibroids
As many as 80% of women will develop them in their lifetimes.
By Anna Bartter
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I Just Rented My 12th Flat in London—Here's the Interior Tweaks I Made to Elevate the Space, and Make It Feel Like Home
On-trend, conscious purchases
By Nessa Humayun
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"Lazy Girl" Pilates Flows Promise to Work Your Abs and Arms in Just 10 Minutes - 5 Workouts Trainers Rave About
High-impact workouts for the low-effort gals? We've got you covered.
By Georgia Brown
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Fast Fashion Brand Princess Polly Just Certified As B Corp - As a Sustainability Expert with Two Decades of Experience, I Have Some Questions
Introducing The Green Gap, our monthly sustainability column from the green queen herself, Lucy Siegle.
By Lucy Siegle
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Always Hungry? Try These 10 Foods That Contain More Protein Than Eggs, According to a Nutritionist
Stock your fridge with satiating goodness.
By Katie Sims
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Tatyana Heard on Her Standout Career Successes, Setbacks, and Hopes for the Upcoming Rugby World Cup
Meet one of England’s most recognised and celebrated female rugby players.
By Ally Head
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As Serena Williams Opens Up About Her Ozempic Fat Loss Journey – We Spoke to Top Experts About the Repercussions
The tennis champion shared her decision to take this step was multi-faceted and motivated by a desire to "be at a healthy place."
By Ally Head
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UK Pharmacists May Be Able to Prescribe Ozempic Very Soon - We Asked Over-Stretched Clinicians for Their Honest Thoughts
A good move or a damaging one?
By Ally Head
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Earplugs Are the Hottest New Accessory – and Loop Design the Best. Our Honest Reviews of Each Pair
From camping festivals to excessively loud gigs, here's how they really perform.
By Amelia Yeomans
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How Women’s Safety is Being Hijacked by Far-Right Vigilantism
Political figures and far-right extremists are exploiting women's safety concerns to fuel dangerous agendas
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Want to Get Toned From Home? 8 Best Exercises to Target Your Lower Abs That Actually Work
Prepare to feel the burn.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Workout Leggings With Pockets Are Game-Changing – I Test Kit for a Living and These Are, Hands Down, the 15 Best Pairs
Starting from £14.99.
By Ally Head
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Chair Yoga is Trending - 7 Simple Workout Moves That Boost Core Strength, Mobility and Longevity
Take a seat.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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On the Hunt for the Best Protein Powder for Women? 12 a Health Editor Uses to Boost Satiety and Build Muscle
Let the gains, begin.
By Ally Head
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Keen to Live a Longer, Healthier Life? 8 Exercises Top Experts Do Every Day to Boost Longevity
Because living longer never goes out of style.
By Anna Bartter