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I haven’t had access to a gym for three months—this is the 30-minute Pilates practice I’ve been relying on to keep me strong and injury-free

In December, I embarked on a three month trip around New Zealand and Sri Lanka. I was excited but was worried about letting ...
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A personal trainer says this is the equipment-free full-body home workout she depends on when she can’t make it to the gym

It will come as no surprise that, as a certified personal trainer, I love to work out. But between a full client schedule and ...
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A registered dietitian says you should forget about “maxxing” your fiber or protein and focus on these four actionable tips to eat better instead

Social media has been awash with influencers encouraging their audiences to eat as much of each essential nutrient as ...
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Too busy to work out? A trainer wants you to try this five-minute full-body routine

Stand with feet hip-width apart. Step one foot behind you and bend both knees to lower. Keep your chest upright and front ...
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I walk 100km a month and my go-to Skechers shoes for walking are now up to 61% off

As well as being more affordable, Skechers shoes are some of the most comfortable around, too. The Aero Spark is a road ...
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A kinesiologist who specializes in working with seniors says this simple walking workout is the best way to improve cardiovascular fitness and overall health

“A treadmill allows you to control speed, incline and heart rate very precisely, which makes it easier to stay in the right ...
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I swapped dumbbell chest presses for resistance band chest presses for two weeks and my shoulder pain instantly improved

Strength Workouts I’m a personal trainer and these are the three exercises that you should be doing to improve your posture Strength Workouts I’m a personal trainer who is over 40—these are the six ...
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The 30-second sit-to-stand test is a scientific standard for assessing longevity—here are the benchmarks to aim for in your 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s

In 2013, Rikli and Jones published benchmarks for the 30-second sit-to-stand test for older adults to predict the capacity ...
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Do you get stiff calf muscles after a long walk? A physical therapist recommends trying this stretch as a cool-down

If you walk a lot, particularly up and down hills, you may find your calf muscles feel stiff and sore the day after. This is ...
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If you struggle with your posture and upper-back pain like me, try this routine from the internet’s favourite yoga instructor

All you’ll need for this practice is a yoga mat and a bolster. Mishler recommends using a rolled-up blanket if you don't have ...