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Jessica Biel Just Shared a Refreshingly Honest Take on Her Pre-Filming Workout Plan – and We’re Very Here for It
Her strong, sculpted arms in The Better Sister have been the talk of TikTok - but she's here to remind you of the reality.
By Chloe Gray
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Hip Flexor Strengthening Exercises Are Key to Mobile, Supple and Strong Hips - 6 Expert-Approved Moves
Ease tightness and tension with these bodyweight moves.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I’m a Wellness Editor who hates treatments and appointments with a passion - but these 5 were total game-changers, as a bride-to-be
Honestly? They’ve completely changed my outlook on how soothing self-care can be.
By Ally Head
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The Euros Are Back – Meet the Powerhouse Lionesses Battling It Out To Win The Trophy This Year
Despite a nail-bitingly close 2-1 loss to France, we've got a corker of a team ready and raring to go. But can they scoop Euros victory two tournaments in a row?
By Ally Head
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Easy Escapes: Great Scotland Yard Hotel Is an Unmissable, Luxurious Landmark in the Very Heart of London
Well worth a visit.
By Ally Head
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Ever Wondered? This Is How Many Sit Ups To Aim for a Day for Optimal Fitness, According to a World-Renowned Coach
Spoiler: it's less than you'd think.
By Anna Bartter
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Aspiring Runner? It’s Official: 9 Best Running Apps to Download to Boost Cardio Fitness, Stat
Looking to get started with running or improve your pace? A running app could be just what you need.
By Amy Sedghi
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Keen To Build Muscle With Only Your Bodyweight? 6 Callisthenics Workouts for Beginners Experts Swear By
Don't sleep on the benefits of bodyweight moves.
By Anna Bartter
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Hear Me Out: Pilates Bars Are an Even More Affordable Alternative to At-Home Reformer Machines—Here Are the Only Ones We’d Recommend
Upgrade your Pilates workouts for (way) less
By Valeza Bakolli
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Deep Core Exercises Are Everywhere RN, Promising To Be the Most Effective Way To Train Your Abs – 9 for a Defined Midsection
New core level, unlocked.
By Anna Bartter
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Fitness Trackers Can Look Good, Too – 15 That Our MC UK Editors Genuinely Wear Day In, Day Out
Tried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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I Was Fully Prepared To Call the Trending TikTok Walking Pad a Fad – but It’s Seriously Improved My Fitness
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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We’re Health Editors Who Test Products Day In, Day Out – and Were Blown Away by the Viral Whoop Fitness Tracker
Currently on sale for the lowest price ever available for any WHOOP device.
By Ally Head
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Keen To Step Out Of My Comfort Zone, I Took Up Boxing For a Month. And Honestly? I’ve Never Felt Stronger
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Pvolve Is the Trending Low-Impact Functional Fitness Method Jen Aniston Swears by – I Tried It and Have Some Thoughts
Two words: it burns!
By Rebecca Shepherd
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These Are, Hands Down, the 11 Best Hydration Vests According to Runners Who Workout Most Days
Whether you're a casual runner or training for your next marathon.
By Sofia Piza
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I’ve Convinced My Entire Family to Get the SURI Toothbrush – Here’s Why You’ll Want to Invest in One, Too
Sustainable, chic, effective - and 25% off today.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I’ve Been Wearing an ŌURA Ring for a Year – and It's Been a Total Gamechanger for My Health and Fitness
Wearable tech has never looked (or felt) so good.
By Anna Bartter
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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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I Tried Pvolve's New Sculpt Anywhere Bundle for a Month - and Honestly? I Underestimated How Challenging It Would Be
If it's good enough for Jennifer Aniston... maybe it was time *I* tried sweating like the A-list.
By Anna Bartter
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Move Over, Sit Ups – the Reverse Plank Variation Is the Easiest Way To Challenge Your Core, Legs and Arms
Try this for a full-body burn.
By Anna Bartter
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Tenniscore Has Never Been So Popular: Enter, the 7 Tennis Skirts That Look Chic and Perform Better
Get Wimbledon ready in style.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Into the Wild: The South African Safari That Rewrote My Idea of Thrill
From unexpected moments to all-out jaw-dropping experiences, andBeyond Ngala is a sight to behold
By Billie Bhatia
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As the Women’s Euros Kick Off: 12 Moments That Changed the Face of the Sport
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 a Week of Shy Girl Workouts - And Can't Recommend Them Enough If You Feel Intimidated by the Gym
With over 180 million views on TikTok, I was all in for the low-pressure, low-equipment, and high-reward sweat sessions.
By Georgia Brown
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Are You Caught in the Summer Spending Trap? Here’s Why You Feel Broke (Even If You’re Not)
Constant comparison, curated lifestyles, and TikTok-fuelled FOMO are distorting how we see our finances.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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L’Oréal has launched its first-ever Sustainability Innovation Accelerator - and it's promising to shake up the beauty industry
By Ally Head