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I Took The Longevity Test Everyone Will Soon Be Talking About - and Discovered the Secret to Wellbeing
Turns out, living longer might require a village..
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried Kettlebell Swings - and The Experts Were Right On It Being The Only Move You Need For A Full-Body Burn
Experts call kettlebell swings the ultimate full-body move - so I put them to the test.
By Georgia Brown
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I Tried Calf Raises, The Workout Move Hailed As The Best For Boosting Strength At Any Age, and Can Confirm: They're Seriously Underrated
Simple, effective, and doable from home? I'm sold.
By Katie Sims
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As Pilates Instructors and Health Editors, Trust Us – These Are the Only Pilates Clothes Worth Your Money
From longline bras to leggings and everything in between.
By Chloe Gray
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Gut Health Isn't Going Anywhere For 2026 - 11 Simple Hacks That Promise to Boost Your Microbiome, Skin, Digestion, and More
Top experts share their failsafe tips.
By Ally Head
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We've Thoroughly Sweat-Tested Over 1000+ Items: Our Definitive Pick Of The Best Workout Clothes for Women
From marathons to Reformer classes, these pieces pass our scrupulous tests.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Keen To Make 2026 Your Best Year Yet? Grace Beverley Shares Her Failsafe Tips For A Happy, Healthy, and Successful Year Ahead
From productivity hacks to nailing your workout routine, the hugely successful entrepreneur imparts wisdom on how to make the year ahead your best yet.
By Grace Beverley
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Get Reformer Results From Home This January With An Instructor's Pick Of The 5 Best Pilates Board Workouts
Pilates Princess era pending...
By Georgia Brown
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If You Take Any Wellness Advice This Year, Let It Be These 13 Lessons From World-Renowned Experts
'Tis the season to take stock and reflect, after all.
By Ally Head
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I’ve Worked in the Wellness Industry For Over 10 Years - and My Predictions For The Trends That’ll Dominate 2026 Might Surprise You
It’s been an unforgettable year for all things wellness - read on for what’s in store in the months ahead.
By Ally Head
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I Fell Hook, Line and Sinker For The Hormone Imbalance Trend - But It Taught Me That Women Are Still Being Served A "One-Size-Fits-All"
How health TikTok capitalised on my confusion - and what I learned instead.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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Jennifer Garner and Amanda Seyfried Swear By It - So I Tried Walking At Different Times Of The Day For 2 Weeks
If it's good enough for the celebs...
By Rebecca Lawton
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7 Home Workouts Without Weights That Boost Mood, Mental Health, and Metabolism - In As Little As 15 Minutes
No gym? No problem.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried Fibermaxxing For Two Weeks To Improve My Digestion and Boost My Energy - And Nutritionists Confirm, It’s Worth Your Time
Feeling the urge to eat the rainbow RN?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried Pilates Favourite Flutter Kicks Every Day For 7 Days - And I've Never Felt A Core Burn Like It
This simple, ab-firing move will leave you feeling anything *but* fluttery.
By Georgia Brown
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5 Best YouTube Walking Pad Workouts For Boosting Fitness In Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and Beyond
Trust us on this one.
By Ally Head
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Heard of The Viral 6-6-6 Walking Trend, Which Promises To Make Cardio Easier Than Ever? A PT Explains
Seen it doing the rounds on your social feeds?
By Ally Head
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Listen Up, Doomscrollers: I Tried the ‘Phone Detox’ Device Going Viral - and Wow, It Works
This tiny device did what my willpower couldn’t.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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NEAT Exercise Is Arguably the Simplest, Most Effective Way to Stay in Shape – Which Is Why Celebs Swear By It
The low-effort, high-impact secret is a firm favourite among A Listers.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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These Are Officially the Best Yoga Clothes You Can Buy, According to Yogis, Coaches and Fitness Editors
We've triangle posed our way through many different brands.
By Chloe Gray
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Can't Get To The Gym RN? I'm Opting For Plank Shoulder Taps After A PT Confirmed They're The Most Effective Home Move
The full-body festive move you can squeeze in between mince pies.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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8 Christmas Workouts Personal Trainers Swear Are Quick, Effective, and Most Importantly, Fun
Bookmark these for when it gets busy.
By Ally Head
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I've Been Trying Mel Robbins’ Viral Morning Nutrition Hack For A Week - And Honestly? I Only Wish I'd Tried It Sooner
Spoiler alert: it's worth the hype.
By Rebecca Lawton
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I Switched My Weekly Outdoor Runs For My Walking Pad to Swerve Icy Winter Workouts - and I'm a Fan
I'm sure I'm not the only one who doesn't have the time - or energy - for outdoor workouts right now.
By Rebecca Lawton
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At 53, I'm The Fittest I've Ever Been - And Have Strength Training To Thank. Here's How I Built A Body For Life
Globally-loved Caroline Idiens shares why it’s never too late to begin.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Still Not Finalised Your Christmas Presents? 14 Best Pilates Gifts for the Low-Impact Workout Lover in Your Life
From supplements to grippy socks, recommended by experts.
By Amelia Yeomans
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It’s a Super Busy Time of Year – Em the Nutritionist Shares Her 7 Go-To Health Hacks for Balancing Christmas Fun With Nutrient-Dense Foods
'Tis the season, after all.
By Ally Head


