Health and Fitness
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From Clubs to Marathon Sign-Ups, I’m Witnessing More and More Women Engaging in Sport—Here’s Why It’s HappeningThe sport’s latest boom is about much more than fitness—it creates community, confidence and a sense of belonging
By Ally Head
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50 Influential Female Athletes To Know, Watch, and Follow—in 2026 and BeyondFrom Ilona Maher and Ellie Kildunne to Serena Williams and Simone Biles, the world’s best female athletes are rewriting playbooks on and off the field
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I'm a Seasoned Pro—6 Strength Training Mistakes I See Women Make In Their 30s, 40s, and 50sAka one of the easiest ways to boost longevity and lifespan.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Bella Hadid Swears By Alo Yoga—We Sweat-Tested 10 Pieces to See If It's Worth the HypeMeet the LA brand that celebrities are obsessed with.
By Chloe Gray
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How the New Ozempic Add-On Pill Has Sparked a Fascinating Conversation About Muscle Loss, Menopause, and LongevityLongevity science is becoming increasingly interested in what women can’t afford to lose.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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Eager To Beat Your Personal Best or Achieve a New Distance Goal? I Run Most Days—12 Best Races To Book NowRunning is *the* workout of the year - and these are the bucket list races to have on your radar.
By Ally Head
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I Tried a Renowned Trainer's Go-To Arm Workout—After 6 Weeks, I Have Better Posture, More Energy, and Newfound ConfidenceTurns out, the biggest benefits of stronger arms have nothing to do with how they look.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I Tried "Blue Zone" Habits for a Month to Boost Healthspan and Longevity—Here's What Habits Were Actually SustainableAs research questions the existence of the Blue Zones, are these nine habits still rules to live by?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Track My Cycle Religiously—But a Chinese Medicine Practitioner Taught Me More Than Years of DataTurns out, listening to your body can be one of your greatest tools.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I Feel Mentally and Physically My Best When I Run in Nature: 10 Tips I’d Give Any Woman Keen to Try Trail RunningTips from the top.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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How the British Grand Prix Has Become the UK’s Most Glamorous Sporting WeekendInside the rise of Silverstone as Britain's chicest sporting event.
By Fern Buckley
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We’re Fussy Editors Who’ve Tried Countless Brands—6 Best Sweat-Proof Jewellery Brands That Last the Long RunWorkout in style.
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 BuyFor running, weight training, walking, and more.
By Ally Head
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I Only Ever Have 15 Minutes to Workout—These Quick Strength Tri-Sets Turbocharged My Strength, Mood, and MetabolismSuper quick, super effective workouts for the strength win.
By Anna Bartter
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As a Parenting Expert, Here’s How I Encourage Children to Build a Healthy Relationship With MovementThis isn't just about sport—it's about helping girls develop the belief that they are allowed to take up space.
By Abbi Henderson
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I'm a Personal Trainer: Forget Your Actual Age—Your "Push-Up Age" Might Be Telling a Different StoryExperts say it’s more than you think.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Elite Sportswomen Are Breaking the Silence on Endometriosis—and It’s Long Overdue"It's time we stopped treating debilitating pain as just part of the game."
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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I Didn't Need a New Training Plan—I Needed More Nature. How Trail Running Made Me Fall In Love With Exercise AgainDon't underestimate the power of nature.
By Anna Bartter
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I've Been Stacking My Week With Low-Stimulation Moments—and It's Made Me Happier, Calmer, and More ProductiveTiny reboots for frazzled brains.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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We're World-Renowned Coaches: 10 Home Workout Essentials Every Woman in Her 30s, 40s, 50s and Beyond Actually NeedsStarting at under £5.
By Amelia Yeomans
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New Research Confirms Women's Biggest Barrier to Exercise Isn't Motivation—It's SafetyIn this exclusive first look at new Sport England research, MC UK reveals women's real pre-workout ritual isn't a warm-up or electrolyte drink—it's assessing whether we feel safe.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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We’re Fitness Editors Who’ve Spent Nine Years Testing for the Perfect Sports Bra—These 12 Get Our VoteTrust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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As Extremely Fussy Health Editors, Trust Us—These 11 Workout Tops for Women Are the Best Money Can BuyChic, comfy and high-performance buys.
By Ally Head
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I'm a Pilates Instructor—This Is the One Exercise I Swear By for Building Core Strength, Improving Hip Mobility, and Boosting MusclePilates leg circles for the strength and mobility win.
By Anna Bartter
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As Serial Flip Flops Wearers, It's Official: These Are the 6 Most Stylish and Genuinely Supportive Pairs RNFashion and foot health can go hand in hand.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Battling With Thigh Rub? These Are the 11 Chafing Cream Products Our Editors Swear ByGlide your way through the summer.
By Ally Head
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I'm an Exercise Physiologist—If You’re Feeling Puffy, Tired, and Achy This Summer, These Everyday Habits Could Be Playing a RoleYour summer slump might not be the weather's fault.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond


