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We’re Fitness Editors Who’ve Spent Nine Years Testing for the Perfect Sports Bra – These 14 Get Our Vote
Trust me on this one.
By Ally Head
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I Tried Doing Pilates Spine Twists Every Day for a Week - And It Loosened Years of Back Stiffness and Tension
To quote Joseph Pilates, you're only as young as your spinal column.
By Anna Bartter
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I Tried a Pilates Open Leg Rocker Every Day For a Week – and Honestly? I Can’t Believe the Results
Core strength and flexibility, unlocked.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Easy Escapes: This Sri Lankan Resort Is the Epitome of Laid-Back Luxury
Galle is an incredibly special coastal city - and it's calling
By Jadie Troy-Pryde
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I’ve Switched Simple Carbs for Protein, Healthy Fats and Wholegrains – and Can’t Believe How Much Better I Feel
Simple changes really can add up to a huge difference.
By Anna Bartter
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Keen To Up Your Step Count Now the Sun's Out? This Simple Formula Makes It Easier Than Ever
Expert-backed ways to help you take a step in the right direction.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Easy Escapes: Why Everyone’s Talking About this Quietly Luxe Cretean Retreat
Phaea Blue is a true insider’s gem—discover a stay filled with local flavour, thoughtful design, and serious food credentials.
By Billie Bhatia
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5 Outdoor Walking Workouts Experts Swear By for Supercharging Muscle, Cardio Fitness and Mood
Walk your way to better wellbeing while the sun shines.
By Anna Bartter
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Want To Build Muscle but Only Have 10 Minutes? These 6 Core Workouts Are Game-Changers (and Instructors Rave About Them)
Grab a mat and get to work.
By Anna Bartter
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Forget Waterproof Trousers and a Rain Mac – 9 Best Hiking Outfits That Look Good and Perform Even Better
Tried and tested by our expert team.
By Amelia Yeomans
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What’s Your Money Personality?
Changing your mindset might be the answer to managing your finances
By Lauren Hughes
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Indoor Walking Workouts Are Trending – After Trying Them for 7 Days, My Step Count Has Never Been Higher
Just in time for the colder months.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I’ve Struggled With Back Pain for *Years* - but Experts Say These 6 Gentle Exercises Could Seriously Help
You asked, we answered.
By Nishaa Sharma
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I’m a Total Pilates Newbie, but Even I’ve Found These Pilates Ball Moves Beginner-Friendly and Effective
The best workouts for *every* experience level.
By Nishaa Sharma
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We're Super Fussy Editors Who've Tested 100’s of Activewear Brands – Trust Us, Oner Active Needs To Be on Your Radar
If you're not already familiar, it's time to get acquainted.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Seen PCOS Workouts Trending on TikTok? 5 To Try To Boost Body and Mind, According to Top Pros
Ease into movement.
By Anna Bartter
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I’ve been practising Pilates religiously for over a year and a half - these are the at-home exercises I swear by for boosting flexibility and strength
The fail-safe moves to master.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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As a Health Editor, I've worked out with ankle weights for years - why they’re a staple in my workout routine
Small but mighty, consider this your full-service ankle weights review.
By Morgan Fargo
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Short on time but keen to get strong? These are the best 15-minute full-body workouts coaches do themselves
Because getting strong shouldn't have to take all day.
By Anna Bartter
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It's the most in-demand piece of fit kit RN - 6 best walking pad workouts for boosting muscle and cardio fitness
Bookmark these for later.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Bored of drab exercise gear? Behold, our Editors' 6 favourite Reformer Pilates sets for a chic sweat session
Working out has never looked so good.
By Amelia Yeomans
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As her second book, Live To Eat, hits shelves: Em The Nutritionist shares the 7 life lessons she swears by
Bookmark these for later.
By Ally Head
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I asked fitness experts for the Pilates tops they can't live without - these 11 were, hands down, their favourites
For expert and editor-approved picks, read on
By Valeza Bakolli
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I tried the CurrentBody Infrared PEMF mat that celebrities rave about - and have some thoughts
My honest take.
By Katie Sims
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Butter yellow athleisure is all I want to wear in the heat: 9 picks that prove it’s the it shade of the summer
From team MC's most loved brands.
By Valeza Bakolli
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The viral 75 Medium challenge claims to be a friendlier alternative to the 75 Hard. But experts aren't so sure
Restrictive or effective?
By Katie Sims
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I tried one of the most advanced moves, the Pilates teaser, every day for a week - and wow, it was challenging
This one's not for the faint hearted.
By Anna Bartter