Health and Fitness
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These 7 Affordable Reformer Pilates Machines Will Make Your Home Workouts Seriously EffectiveGet the same results at home—for less.
By Valeza Bakolli
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We’re Hard to Impress—but These 10 Cycling Shorts Are the Best for Sweaty Summer WorkoutsTried and tested.
By Ally Head
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Peptides Are The Buzziest Supplement Of 2026—So Why Is No One Addressing The Risks?Top experts weigh in.
By Anna Bartter
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Eating More Fibre but Feeling Bloated? You Could Be Making These Common MistakesThe training plan your gut’s been waiting for.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Pilates Double Toe Taps Promise to Strengthen Your Deep Ab Muscles in 2 Minutes—So I Tried Them For a WeekUp the ante on your ab work.
By Anna Bartter
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Therapists Say These Are the Taboo Topics You Should Be Talking About in Therapy—But Probably Aren’tTrust me: if it feels awkward, it’s probably worth talking about.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Only Got 5 Minutes To Cook? Your Ultimate Busy Woman Nutrition Bible, According to Emily EnglishAs her third cookbook, So Good Express, hits shelves.
By Ally Head
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This Simple Training Upgrade Improves Balance and Reduces Injuries, FastTrain your brain as well as your muscles.
By Anna Bartter
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Hitting Your Protein Target Needn't Be Complicated—and This Expert Advice Makes It Simpler Than EverEnter "protein timing" - far more than just a trending buzzword.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I'm a Renowned Female Health Expert—and I Want You To Know The Truth About Marathon Training and Your CycleFeeling inspired by the London Marathon? You'll want to read this.
By Ally Head
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Gabby Thomas on Drive, Discipline and Doing Things Her Own WayAs the New Balance athlete launches her very own limited edition trainer.
By Ally Head
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Don't Sleep On These Simple 5-Minute Anti-Inflammation Hacks That Experts Swear ByYour cheat sheet for what you should be doing if you only had five minutes to reduce inflammation.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I Did a 2-Minute Pilates Criss-Cross Every Day—It's Now My Favourite Home Workout Move EverFiling the move away as a "core-strengthener" massively undersells its benefits.
By Rebecca Lawton
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I Swapped the Gym for Fast, Feel-Good Outdoor Workouts—and It Transformed How I Felt in 30 DaysFallen into an exercise rut? Most of these are free.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I've Run 11 Marathons—15 Things You Need to Know Before Running Your First 26.2Feeling inspired by the London Marathon?
By Ally Head
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Feeling Inspired by the Marathon but Hate Running? This Quick Daily Workout Won Me OverNot ready to run 26.2 miles? Try these 26.2-minute low lift, max impact workouts instead.
By Anna Bartter
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Move Over, Hot Girl Walks—Tai Chi Walking Is the Latest Workout Promising to Boost Mood and MetabolismIntentional walking never felt so good.
By Anna Bartter
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Runners, You're In Luck: Experts Reckon This Overlooked Health Metric Matters Far More Than BMI or WeightThis is one number you really should care about.
By Anna Bartter
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So Long, Dehydration: 8 Best Electrolyte Products To Boost Muscle Recovery and Heatwave HydrationTrust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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Harry Styles Is Leading the Secondhand Sportswear Trend—19 Picks We're Also LovingVintage athleisure is in.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Spoke To The World's Fastest Marathoner—6 Insider Tips from Kipchoge, If You're Considering Running a MarathonBookmark this for later.
By Ally Head
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Shreddy's Cult-Favourite PCOS Supplement Has Sold Over 100,000 Units—My Honest Review, After Testing for A MonthSpoiler alert, readers: it's a good'un.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Your Hips Aren’t ‘Tight’, They’re Just Sleeping—PT's Reckon This 60-Second Reset Will Banish Sleepiness For GoodRunners and desk workers, listen up.
By Anna Bartter
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A Neuroscientist Told Me to "Let It Be"—and The Mental Reframe Taught Me a Lot About Joy, Anxiety and ControlIf you're someone who over-analyses—let the science explain why, plus how to finally stop it.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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Trust Me, I’m a Therapist—These Are the Mental Health Habits I Swear By (and the Ones I Skip)Move over, AI, these tips come human-therapist approved.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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PT's Have Spoken—These Are the Only 3 Moves You Need to Boost Strength and Longevity From HomeStrength training, simplified.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried the ‘Top 1% Woman’ Night Routine—And It Made Me Question Everything I Thought About ProductivityQuestion: When productivity becomes identity, can we ever truly switch off?
By Ellie-Mae Hammond


