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Wellness Journals Promise to Boost Productivity, Gratitude and Calm – These Are Our 15 Favourites
Tried and tested by team MC.
By Grace Lindsay
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The Experts Have Spoken: 10 Simple Ways To Boost Cognitive Fitness and Brain-Tailor Your Nutrition
Neuroscience + nutrition = cognitive fitness.
By Anna Bartter
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5-Minute Wall Angels are Thought to be Unrivalled For Arm Strength and Posture - So I Tried Them For a Week
Spoiler: they're not as easy as they look.
By Rebecca Lawton
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From Secret Jabs to Cultural Norm: Tracing the GLP-1 Weight Loss Revolution
As GLP-1 weight loss injections move from medical intervention to everyday use, we explore what their rise means for health, bodies and beauty standards.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Walked the Camino After Losing My Parents — and It Changed the Way I Live and Write
Who was I now, without a mother or father? Where did I go from here?
By Lisa Walker
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Yes, Different Classes Require Different Kit – These Are the 5 Best Pilates Outfit Sets for Every Session Type
Tried and tested
By Amelia Yeomans
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Not Crunches Or Planks - Surprisingly, Experts Recommend This Underrated Exercise For Ultimate Lower Body Strength
Move over, bear crawls, the crab is coming for your crown.
By Anna Bartter
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Working on Your Strength This Year? These Are the 6 Best Pilates Weights That Will Help You Feel the Burn
Approved by experts
By Amelia Yeomans
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We’ve Been Testing: These Are the 5 Best Fitbits to Help Keep Track of Your Fitness Goals
Keen to invest in the smart watch?
By Grace Lindsay
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I’m a Shopping Editor Who Worked Out During Pregnancy – 13 Pieces of Maternity Workout Gear That I Swore By
Looking for some bump-friendly athleisure? Look no further
By Valeza Bakolli
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I Got a Puppy With My Boyfriend. He Left. The Dog Stayed.
I didn’t think he could mean he was so jealous of a puppy that he would leave. Turns out, he did.
By Sophia Money-Coutts
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FYI, This Is The One Workout Move Every Woman Should Master For Both Muscle and Metabolism
According to top trainers.
By Anna Bartter
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Running Became Globally Popular in 2025 - But As A Runner, I Have To Ask: At What Cost?
How do we keep the sport focused on community, camaraderie, and the power of accessible movement?
By Ally Head
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New To Exercise? A Renowned Instructor Swears These 3 Moves Are All You Need To Build Muscle, Strength, and Tone
Simple as one, two, three.
By Anna Bartter
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These Are Officially the Best Fitness Rings, According to Workout Experts Who Wear Them Every Day
Reliable *and* stylish.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Fan of Low-Impact Sessions? These Are Officially the 7 Best Pilates Apps for Boosting Strength, Tone and Mood
You can thank us later.
By Katie Sims
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I Tried Pilates Pelvic Curls Every Day For A Week - And They Changed How My Body Felt After Sitting All Day
I've eased years of stiffness, tightness, and tension.
By Rebecca Lawton
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I Was Fully Prepared To Call the Trending TikTok Walking Pad a Fad – but It’s Seriously Improved My Fitness
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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I Quietly Quit Drinking Almost a Year Ago – Here’s What I’ve Learnt About Sober Socialising
Plus, the best non-alcoholic alternatives to make your Dry January a breeze.
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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Trust Me, I Travel For a Living - 6 Simple Scandinavian Wellness Principles To Follow That'll Boost Mind and Mood
Raincoats at the ready.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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The Dorchester Spa Enters A New Era Of Wellness With A New Programme Focused On Holistic Health
Meet the new wellness experts in residence at The Dorchester
By Lauren Hughes
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Experts Swear By These 8 Styles of Nike Trainers for HIIT, Racing, Cross Training, Hiking and More
With options at all price points
By Chloe Gray
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Search For Slow Weighted Workouts Is Exploding RN - Why They're One Of The Most Effective Workouts
For every stage of life.
By Ellie-Mae Hammond
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Move Over, Sit Ups: 7 Best Core Workouts For Ab Strength In Your 20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, and Beyond
So long, crunches - core workouts got a makeover.
By Anna Bartter
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It's Seriously Underrated - Why Top Instructors Reckon This Surprising Workout Is *The* Must-Try of 2026
Ready to get in your best shape ever?
By Anna Bartter
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This Might Be the First Supplement I’ve Ever Looked Forward to Taking – and It’s Made a Noticeable Difference to My Gut Health
NEWROAD 30 is the new brand to know.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Iranian Women in Exile Watch, Wait, and Worry for Their Homeland.
Thousands of miles from home, Iranian women in exile live tethered to Iran through notifications, blackouts, and unanswered calls.
By Mischa Anouk Smith


