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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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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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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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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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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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Keen To Torch Your Abs? The Core Master Works Your Midline Like Nothing Else – Trust Me, I Tried for a Month
Stronger, 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 Favourite
You'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 In
Tea lovers, listen up.
By Anna Bartter
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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
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Take It From Daily Runners and Marathoners – These Are the 8 Best Running Leggings to Last Any Distance
Starting at just £40.
By Amelia Yeomans
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The Viral Bala Bangles Come Celeb-Approved, So I Tried Them Out to See if They’re Really Worth It
Read on for my brutally honest review.
By Sofia Piza
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I Tried a Simple Breathwork Exercise Every Morning to Reset My Vagus Nerve – and I’ve Never Felt Calmer
And... relax.
By Anna Bartter
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I’m a Wellness Editor Who Hates Treatments and Appointments With a Passion – but These 6 are Total Game-Changers
Honestly? They’ve completely changed my outlook on how soothing self-care can be.
By Ally Head
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Trust Us, We've Tested: 10 Best Greens Powders for Taste and Nutrient Density
Starting at £20
By Amelia Yeomans


