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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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These Are *Officially* the 15 Best Pilates Socks on the Market, According to Our Fitness Editors
Oh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
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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 Testing This At-Home Reformer Pilates Machine for Three Months – I’m, in a Word, Obsessed
Yes, you can do Reformer Pilates at home.
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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Fitness trackers can look good, too - 15 that our MC UK Editors genuinely wear day in, day out
Tried and tested by Team MC UK.
By Ally Head
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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’m a Health Editor Who’s Tried 100’s of Shoes – These Are Officially the Best Gym Trainers You Can Buy
For running, weight training, walking, and more.
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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Trust me, I'm a Sustainability Editor - 14 stylish and sustainable launches that I can’t stop thinking about RN
It isn’t all doom and gloom - these chic launches will make lowering your footprint seriously simple.
By Ally Head
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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
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Low impact workouts are all the rage RN - 7 best sessions for building muscle without risking injury
Effective workouts that don't put pressure on your joints.
By Katie Sims
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I tried TikTok's viral silent walking trend every day for a week to quiet my racing mind - and I'm amazed how calm I feel
Zero distractions, maximum zen.
By Anna Bartter
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Easy Escapes: Keen to soak up the wellness-focused side of Ibiza? You can’t go wrong at Ocean Drive Talamanca
Tranquil, vibey and immaculately designed, here’s why the five-star hotel should be on your bucket list.
By Ally Head
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Andrea's It List: 6 sportswear pieces I rely on to keep me motivated
Luxury activewear that will make you want to stick to your exercise goals.
By Andrea Thompson
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It's important to celebrate our planet and the people protecting it every month. Enter: the communities leading coral reef restoration
From Hawaii to Indonesia, Reef Builders is the coral reef restoration project proving that hope isn’t lost - and local communities might hold the key to saving our oceans.
By Dionne Brighton
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We love Alo Yoga athleisurewear all year round, but there are some seriously good finds in their summer sale RN
Investments for life.
By Valeza Bakolli
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I'd never run a marathon before - six years on, I'm one of the UK's fastest female marathoners. Here's how I train every week
Serious inspo, served.
By Ally Head