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These Are, Hands Down, the 14 Best Hydration Vests According to Runners Who Workout Most DaysWhether you're a casual runner or training for your next marathon.
By Sofia Piza
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As a Runner Who Swore By Lunges—6 Strength Moves Better for Making You Run Faster and Hurt LessDon't sleep on strength training for runners.
By Anna Bartter
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Every Runner Should Own a Pair of Running Sunglasses—13 Our Marathon-Obsessed Editor RatesStarting at just £35.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Tried TikTok's Viral Scandinavian Sleep Method for a Week—and I'll Never Look BackTikTok was right about this one.
By Mia Barnes
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Inside the Sauna Boom—And the Mistakes That Could Be Undermining Your ResultsYour guide to making the most of the trending ritual.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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"I Never Thought I'd Be This Strong and Mobile—At 45, I'm Not Done Yet"Poorna Bell is challenging everything women are told about ageing, fitness and hitting their "physical peak."
By Georgia Brown
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I Tried Pilates Heel Taps Every Day—and The Simple 5-Minute Move Strengthened My Abs and HipsA simple exercise that packs a punch
By Rebecca Lawton
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Only Got 2 Minutes? These Simple Hacks Promise to Make Spring Wellness Effortless—In No TimeRead the expert's take here.
By Mia Barnes
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I'm a Shopping Editor Who Prizes Affordability and Performance—8 BAM Activewear Picks for Every WorkoutAffordable activewear that actually performs? Yes, please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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Medical Trauma Is on the Rise, and Women With Endometriosis Are Being FailedFrom being told their pain is normal to waiting nearly a decade for diagnosis, women with endometriosis often face dismissal in the very system meant to help them.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Work Out 5 Times a Week - and These Sustainable Activewear Brands Really Hold Their WorthDo your bit and sweat in planet-friendly kit.
By Ally Head
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I’ve Journaled All My Life - So Can It Really Positively Rewire Your Brain? What Neuroscientists ReckonCould writing by hand really be saving your sanity and cognitive health?
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I Surveyed 5000 Women on Their Menstrual Cycles - Even as an Expert, I Was Shocked at the FindingsAddressing the real-life lived experience of the menstrual cycle and how our perception of the cycle affects day-to-day life, one research paper at a time.
By Dr Hazel Wallace
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Tai Chi Workouts Promise To Boost Calm and Clarity Tenfold – and After Trying for a Week, I’m a ConvertTap into ancient wisdom for your calmest workout yet.
By Anna Bartter
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Metta Meditation Promises to Boost Self-Kindness and Compassion for Others – so I Tried It for a WeekEnter your loving kindness era.
By Anna Bartter
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Endometriosis Is Quietly Derailing Women’s Careers - and It’s Time for That to ChangeThis Endometriosis Awareness Month, we explore how millions of women are still managing a chronic illness in silence at work.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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On the Hunt for the Best Running Shoes? I’m a Marathon Runner Who’s Tested 1000+ Pairs. My Definitive PickFor every distance, budget and gait.
By Ally Head
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As Extremely Fussy Health Editors, Trust Us – These 12 Workout Tops for Women Are the Best Money Can BuyChic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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Move Over, 75 Hard: The Japanese Treadmill Workout Swears It's the New Way To Hit Your Fitness GoalsEnter the antidote to punishing workouts with all of the endurance gains.
By Anna Bartter
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I Did 5 Minutes Of Jumping Jacks Everyday For 7 Days - And the Simple Move Boosted Both Body and MindSimple, affordable and effective - win, win, win.
By Rebecca Lawton
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8 Celebrity-Approved Activewear Brands A-Listers Wear for Workouts, Errands, and Everything In BetweenThey come highly rated by team MC experts as well.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Pilates Bridge Marches Work Your Glutes, Core and Hips - I Tried Them Every Day for a Week, and WowLooking for that slow burn? We've found her.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Keen To Torch Your Abs? The Core Master Works Your Midline Like Nothing Else – Trust Me, I Tried for a MonthStronger, more stable core, loading.
By Anna Bartter
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As Health Editors Who Test Products Every Day – The Viral Whoop Fitness Tracker Has Become a Steadfast FavouriteYou'll have seen the stats on your social feeds - but is it worth the investment?
By Ally Head
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Anti-Inflammatory Drinks are the Must-Try of 2026 - So, Do They Boost Metabolism and Mood? Nutritionists Weigh InTea lovers, listen up.
By Anna Bartter
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Take It From Daily Runners and Marathoners – These Are the 8 Best Running Leggings to Last Any DistanceStarting at just £40.
By Amelia Yeomans
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"I'm 49 and Stronger Than Ever - and Proving to the World That Women Don’t Have to Get Weaker With Age"According to Kate Rowe-Ham, strength training is one of the most powerful things women can do during midlife.
By Georgia Brown


