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I Tried The Trending New LA-Style Workout Taking London By Storm - and Have Never Felt A Burn Like It
Sweat for days
By Amelia Yeomans
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Home Pilates Kits Are My Answer to Affordable, Versatile, and Effective Workout Sessions - 6 Best
Much easier to store than a Reformer
By Amelia Yeomans
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I’m a Health Editor Who’s Tried 100’s of Shoes – These Are Officially the Best Gym Trainers You Can Buy
For running, weight training, walking, and more.
By Ally Head
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The Road To Immortality – Inside the Elite World of Life Extension
From high-tech biohacking to holistic wellness: in the race to live forever, who’s benefitting from the science of longevity – and what does health optimisation really look like?
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Ditch The Overwhelm: The Ultimate Smart Girls' Guide To Tracking Your Health Without Obsessing
New year, less pressure - the ultimate guide to mindful health tracking.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I'm a Beginner Who Challenged Myself To Hit My 30g a Day Fibre Intake For A Month - Now, I'm a Convert
Fibre is set to be big news in 2026.
By Anna Bartter
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US Anti-Abortion Groups Are Quietly Targeting UK Women’s Healthcare
American anti-abortion money, messaging and legal tactics are crossing the Atlantic — putting UK women’s healthcare and bodily autonomy at risk.
By Mischa Anouk Smith
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Resistance Bands Are One of the Most Versatile Pieces of Kit Out There – 9 That Experts Use Day In, Day Out
You'll be surprised by how these bands can improve your workout.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Move Over, Hour-Long Gym Sessions - Movement Snacks Are Trending as *The* Way To Get In Your Best Shape Ever
Too busy for the gym? Listen up: movement snacks are your workout BFF.
By Anna Bartter
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We’re Notoriously Fussy Editors – Enter: Our Pick of the 21 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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The Experts Have Spoken: These Are the 8 Best Cross Training Shoes for Lifting, Running, Jumping and More
Trainers that can do it all
By Chloe Gray
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Wellness Journals Promise to Boost Productivity, Gratitude and Calm – These Are Our 15 Favourites
Tried and tested by team MC.
By Grace Lindsay
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The Experts Have Spoken: 10 Simple Ways To Boost Cognitive Fitness and Brain-Tailor Your Nutrition
Neuroscience + nutrition = cognitive fitness.
By Anna Bartter
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5-Minute Wall Angels are Thought to be Unrivalled For Arm Strength and Posture - So I Tried Them For a Week
Spoiler: they're not as easy as they look.
By Rebecca Lawton
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From Secret Jabs to Cultural Norm: Tracing the GLP-1 Weight Loss Revolution
As GLP-1 weight loss injections move from medical intervention to everyday use, we explore what their rise means for health, bodies and beauty standards.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Not Crunches Or Planks - Surprisingly, Experts Recommend This Underrated Exercise For Ultimate Lower Body Strength
Move over, bear crawls, the crab is coming for your crown.
By Anna Bartter
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Yes, Different Classes Require Different Kit – These Are the 5 Best Pilates Outfit Sets for Every Session Type
Tried and tested
By Amelia Yeomans
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Working on Your Strength This Year? These Are the 6 Best Pilates Weights That Will Help You Feel the Burn
Approved by experts
By Amelia Yeomans
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Trust Us, We Workout Every Day: 14 Best Running Shorts With Pockets for Stress-Free Workouts
Recommended by our expert Editors.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I’m a Shopping Editor Who Worked Out During Pregnancy – 13 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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FYI, This Is The One Workout Move Every Woman Should Master For Both Muscle and Metabolism
According to top trainers.
By Anna Bartter
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Running Became Globally Popular in 2025 - But As A Runner, I Have To Ask: At What Cost?
How do we keep the sport focused on community, camaraderie, and the power of accessible movement?
By Ally Head
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New To Exercise? A Renowned Instructor Swears These 3 Moves Are All You Need To Build Muscle, Strength, and Tone
Simple as one, two, three.
By Anna Bartter
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These Are Officially the Best Fitness Rings, According to Workout Experts Who Wear Them Every Day
Reliable *and* stylish.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Fan of Low-Impact Sessions? These Are Officially the 7 Best Pilates Apps for Boosting Strength, Tone and Mood
You can thank us later.
By Katie Sims
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I Tried Pilates Pelvic Curls Every Day For A Week - And They Changed How My Body Felt After Sitting All Day
I've eased years of stiffness, tightness, and tension.
By Rebecca Lawton
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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


