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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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They Can Make or Break a Workout—These 11 Running Socks Have Seen Our Team Through Marathons
With options at every price point
By Amelia Yeomans
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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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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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"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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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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I Surveyed 5000 Women on Their Menstrual Cycles - Even as an Expert, I Was Shocked at the Findings
Addressing the real-life lived experience of the menstrual cycle and how our perception of the cycle affects day-to-day life, one research paper at a time.
By Dr Hazel Wallace
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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


