The two-second movement than can improve longevity and help with weight loss
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My husband became obsessed with CrossFit. I laughingly referred to myself as a ‘gym-widow’ as he suddenly started spending hours working out. Then he left me for a woman he met there…: ALICE DARTNELL
My husband James and I had been married for four years when he took up an all-or-nothing new…
Footballer Oliver Norburn’s Bolton Pilates studio growing
Oliver Norburn, who currently plays for Oldham Athletic, launched Pilates YU on Bradshaw Brow after experiencing the benefits…
‘How I Keep My Workout Routine Smart and Sustainable at 54’
6 min read Being active wasn’t just something I loved growing up—it was all I had. I grew…
Study Finds Exercise May Be a Surprisingly Powerful Treatment for Pain
A major review suggests exercise can reduce pain across a remarkably broad range of conditions. Credit: Shutterstock Exercise…
The 1 Exercise Everyone Over 50 Should Do Daily, Per a Physical Therapist
Most people will experience back pain. In fact, two-thirds of us will deal with it if we don’t…
‘Do shorter workouts more often’: Celebrity PT Megan Roup shares her simple rules for lasting fitness
Working out is something you’ll ideally do for the rest of your life, so finding a routine you…
‘I’m 54 and still getting stronger – here’s how I balance strength, running and recovery’
Being active wasn’t just something I loved growing up – it was my escape. I grew up poor…
Sara Davies, 42, builds strength with weighted walking – from pace to vest weight, copy her exact 7km plan
Fresh from trekking across the Great Wall of China for breast cancer charity CoppaFeel!, entrepreneur and Dragons’ Denalumnus…
Your Body When You Stop Working Out: 1 Week, 3 to 6 Months
Published October 6, 2026 10:40AM How we reported this: The writer, Erica Sloan, is a health journalist. She…
Vicky McClure, 43, shares her full-body strength and fitness routine – built around 3 back-to-basics exercises
Vicky McClure recently shared a quick gym session that combined cardio, strength training and a little dancing. ‘Built…
The Dumbbell Floor Fly Is the Shoulder-Friendly Way to Build Chest Muscle After 40 – Here’s Why it Works
Looking to build your chest after 40, but finding regular chest flys leave your shoulders aching? The dumbbell…