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Recovery Tools are a Non-Negotiable Part of Anyone's Wellness Toolkit—8 Essentials Experts Swear By
Starting at just £6.
By Amelia Yeomans
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New Balance Are Industry Leaders When It Comes To Fashionable Yet Functional Kit—10 Must Buys
Tried and tested over the marathon distance and more.
By Ally Head
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23 Running Shorts That Don’t Ride Up, Chafe, or Sag, Sweat Tested by a Health Editor Who Runs Most Days
Looking for new fit kit? You're in the right place.
By Ally Head
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Trail Running Shoes Are Officially Cool—6 Styles Loved By Athletes and Experts Alike
Gorpcore is going nowhere.
By Amelia Yeomans
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These Are, Hands Down, the 14 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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As a Runner Who Swore By Lunges—6 Strength Moves Better for Making You Run Faster and Hurt Less
Don'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 Rates
Starting 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 Back
TikTok was right about this one.
By Mia Barnes
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Inside the Sauna Boom—And the Mistakes That Could Be Undermining Your Results
Your guide to making the most of the trending ritual.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Harry Styles Is Leading the Secondhand Sportswear Trend—19 Picks We're Also Loving
Vintage athleisure is in.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I Tried Pilates Heel Taps Every Day—and The Simple 5-Minute Move Strengthened My Abs and Hips
A 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 Time
Read 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 Workout
Affordable activewear that actually performs? Yes, please.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I Used Daylight Saving As A Gentle Wellness Reset—And My Energy Noticeably Shifted
Small, realistic shifts for better sleep, steadier energy, and a calmer mood.
By Rebecca Lawton
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Medical Trauma Is on the Rise, and Women With Endometriosis Are Being Failed
From 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 Worth
Do 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 Reckon
Could writing by hand really be saving your sanity and cognitive health?
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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Tai Chi Workouts Promise To Boost Calm and Clarity Tenfold – and After Trying for a Week, I’m a Convert
Tap into ancient wisdom for your calmest workout yet.
By Anna Bartter
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Endometriosis Is Quietly Derailing Women’s Careers - and It’s Time for That to Change
This 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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Metta Meditation Promises to Boost Self-Kindness and Compassion for Others – so I Tried It for a Week
Enter your loving kindness era.
By Anna Bartter
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On the Hunt for the Best Running Shoes? I’m a Marathon Runner Who’s Tested 1000+ Pairs. My Definitive Pick
For 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 Buy
Chic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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Experts Have Spoken: These Are the 7 Best Running Belts on the Market for Zero Bounce and Ample Storage
Starting at just £14.99.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Move Over, 75 Hard: The Japanese Treadmill Workout Swears It's the New Way To Hit Your Fitness Goals
Enter 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 Mind
Simple, 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 Between
They 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 Wow
Looking for that slow burn? We've found her.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou


