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A Neuroscientist Told Me to "Let It Be"—and The Mental Reframe Taught Me a Lot About Joy, Anxiety and Control
If 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 Home
Strength 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 Productivity
Question: When productivity becomes identity, can we ever truly switch off?
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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Forget Squats: 6 Pilates Moves Every Runner Should Be Doing for Better Pace, Posture and Injury Prevention
Transform race day with Pilates moves for runners.
By Anna Bartter
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Move Over, Squats—This One 60 Second Move Is Key to Building Strength and Mobility
The muscle-building move that’s not in your gym routine - but probably should be.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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London’s Most Exclusive Pilates Studio Has Finally Opened to the Public—and I Was One of the First To Try It
Inside celebrity-loved Pilates In The Clouds’ new home in Harvey Nichols.
By Clementina Jackson
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“I'm a Mum of Three Who Ran Six Marathons in a Year To Celebrate My 40th—and Reaffirmed My Strength"
We really can do hard things.
By Anna Bartter
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Soleus Push-Ups Promise to Be the 5-Minute Workout Addition You Didn't Know You Needed—and They're Seated
Combining credible scientific backing and extreme convenience.
By Rebecca Lawton
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I'm a 10x Marathoner Who Swears By Carbon Plate Trainers For Setting PBs—8 Best To Invest In
Invest in progress.
By Ally Head
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“At 43, I Couldn’t Run for a Bus—Now I Run Marathons, Despite Being Visually Impaired and Managing Diabetes"
Overcoming adversity, one stride at a time.
By Ally Head
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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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I'm a Marathon Runner Who Rates New Balance—These 10 Items Have My Approval
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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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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"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


