I tried Nordic walking and it delivered some unexpected benefits
How do you feel?” my Nordic walking instructor asks me. I’m standing on a grassy knoll, breathing hard,…
How to get visible abs: 7 trainer-backed rules that actually work
Ah, the elusive six-pack. You’ll spot one on celebrity Instagram feeds, athletes’ YouTube channels and probably more than…
Running 10 miles, having a six-pack and still developing heart disease? Why exercise alone cannot tell the full health story
A daily workout can feel like a health insurance policy. Forty minutes in the gym, a long run…
Why ‘slow jogging’ is the perfect fitness trend for people who want to get into exercise
Avid runners are often chasing speed. Whether that’s improving their 5K or shaving seconds off their marathon time…
Week 2 — Why core stability is such an important part of your Pilates workout
This week’s session sees Lennon reinforcing the movements we’ve already learned and shows us why core stability is…
Jodie Turner-Smith, 39, rebuilt her strength after becoming a mum – here’s what worked
When she’s not adding to her ever-growing list of film and TV roles, Jodie Turner-Smith makes time for…
At 54, Claudia Winkleman has found the one workout she’ll stick to (and there’s a class near you)
When we hit our 50s, exercise becomes a non-negotiable… even if, like Claudia Winkleman, you’re majorly averse to…
Can Holding A Plank For 60 Seconds Lower Your Blood Pressure?
There is growing interest in how short, equipment‑free movements may support heart health. Among these exercises, the plank…
Strengthen your entire lower body to handle the demands of running and hiking with this six-move workout from a trainer and serial ultramarathon runner
Increasing the distance of your run or hike every time you work out is rarely the smartest way…
Exercise vs. Nap: What is Better When You Get Less Than Four Hours of Sleep?
4 min read YOU MIGHT BELIEVE that there’s nothing you can do after a trash night of sleep…
Ferne McCann reveals how she builds her strong core – these 5 simple exercises get her ‘abs firing’
A strong core is essential for relieving pressure on the lower back, enhancing balance and stability and making…
‘You need to do it every day’: Helen Mirren shares the tough but transformational secret to staying in shape at 80
Helen Mirren’s love of the Canadian Air Force’s workout is no secret. The progressive XBX routine, which lasts…