Latest articles by Jessica Downey
I signed up for my first trail race and let a running app guide my training, from base building to the finish line. Here’s how it all played out.
This is a full-body strength-building workout that takes just 20 minutes. Grab your weights and get ready for some gains.
A tough 30-minute workout for a stronger, more defined set of arms and back.
Wellness retreats aren’t the only way to recharge. New research suggests short bursts of movement can boost your wellbeing more sustainably than a luxury vacation.
Ever wondered how football players train in the gym? I spoke to coach and NASM-certified trainer Kendal Fitzgerald, who shared this 8-move workout you can try yourself.
Is zone zero training just a fad, or can it really boost your health? We break down what it is and hear from a physical therapist and strength coach.
Kill two birds with one stone (dumbbell) in as little as 15 minutes using this trainer's abs and arms strength building workout.
If you could only add one strength move to support your running, what should it be? I asked a trainer to pick their number-one recommendation, and here’s the exercise they swear by.
I spoke to a physical therapist to find the best moves for looser shoulders, less tension and improved posture. Here's her 3-move answer.
Build up your strength, give your balance a boost, and protect your joints with this workout created for over-60s.
Cold runs come with hidden upsides, from better endurance to improved recovery. Here’s what the experts say about making the most of them.
If you don't like lying on the floor for core workouts then you'll love this all standing ab routine. All you need is a pair of dumbells and these five moves.
Give your back some relief and wake up your posture with these 7 targeted moves.
This trainer shows us how to build strength and sculpt the arms with one pair of dumbbells and just 10 minutes.
If you've got 10 minutes then you've got time to build a stronger core with trainer Britany Williams no equipment routine. Here are the exercises you'll need.
Before the drop in temperature and shorter days derail your goals, I spoke to a fitness trainer and nutritionist for their best advice on staying motivated through the colder months.
It turns out the key to protecting your back isn’t speed or step count but minutes spent walking. A new study reveals the daily target to aim for.
I'd love to be a regular at my local Reformer Pilates studio, but my wallet disagrees. Here's a mat based routine deisgned ot get you similar results.
I’ve never really had a proper running shoe rotation, but this year three pairs stood out. From marathon training to racing to hitting the trails, these are the shoes that defined my 2025 running.
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 looks slick and has some tempting new features, but here’s a list of the things that made me stick with my Garmin.
If you’re over the same old sit-ups and crunches, why not invite a kettlebell into your core training? Here’s a simple workout to help you ramp up those gains.
I’m addicted to how good the figure-four stretch makes my hips and glutes feel. Here’s how to do it.
This short Pilates workout, created by a certified instructor, is built to keep your muscles strong and boost mobility after 40.
