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I saved "70 a month by swapping the gym for resistance band workouts - here are 3 I rely on every week
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (928+ words) Many of us are reassessing our outgoings, and cancelling a pricey gym membership is an obvious saving, but it doesn't have to mean giving up your fitness goals There are plenty of low-cost ways to stay active, from walking and…...
I'm a Pilates instructor in my 50s - these are the 5 bodyweight holds I prioritise to build strength and stability with age
1+ week, 4+ day ago (618+ words) Embrace the shakes with these static exercises that could help you live a longer, healthier life Regular movement is key to staying fit and strong as we age, with guidelines recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week. Swimming,…...
Soul-sapping classes and mean machines - here's why I had to end things with the gym, and I feel better already
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1126+ words) Working up a sweat among other people just wasn't for our features writer, Sharon Wright Oh Gym, we tried, didn't we? I thought you were The One. But I was wrong. You were just Another One. All those crazy dreams…...
Forget squats and clamshells - the hip airplane was the exercise that boosted my mobility, strength, and balance
4+ week, 1+ day ago (668+ words) Popular in the States, the hip airplane is a single-leg exercise that works wonders for runners, Pilates lovers, and gym-goers alike Our hips make up the foundation of the lower body, supporting the glutes, legs, and core in all they…...
'Even if it's 20 minutes a day, you're golden' - Kate Hudson's favourite workout is an easy way to stay fit over 45
4+ week, 2+ day ago (550+ words) The star says she does all kinds of exercise - but there's one that she prefers above all these days As Kate Hudson, 46, is nominated for her role in Song Sung Blue, we're reminded of her easy 20-minute workout hack. For…...
I'm a physiotherapist who's seen 100s of running injuries - I always recommend 3 Pilates exercises for building strength and joint stability
1+ mon, 18+ hour ago (797+ words) Pilates for runners can help improve muscular strength and stability, which are just as important as endurance or cardiovascular fitness in running Some of the most common running injuries are caused by "increasing mileage too quickly, skipping rest days, neglecting…...
Brenda Blethyn on running a half-marathon at 80 - and the hilarious way her husband helped her fitness journey
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (578+ words) "I don't feel 80. When you're young and you think of 80, you're in a bath chair. But that's not the case, thank goodness." Brenda Blethyn is not ready to let hitting the milestone age define her - or limit her. In fact,…...
'I was 63 when I started powerlifting - now I'm in the best shape of my life"
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (533+ words) Kitty Duffy is proof that it's never too late to become a powerlifting champ - or simply to start lifting weights It was quarantine that made Kitty Duffy assess her health and fitness. It started with long walks by the sea…...
'I have a great bottom' - Andie Mac Dowell reveals her favourite workout for healthy ageing
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (612+ words) The results speak for themselves, the star says, as she reveals her favourite workout for improving bone density At 67, Andie Mac Dowell is strong, healthy and has embraced her beautiful, natural silver and grey hair. The American actress and L'Oreal…...
Exercise scientist says 'eating more' is key to losing weight in perimenopause - here's why
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (555+ words) Dr Stacy Sims is a exercise physiologist, nutrition scientist, and health specialist who works with women in menopause If you've ever wanted to lose weight, you've probably heard the phrase 'calories in versus calories out'. While it's true to a…...