<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Wellness ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I teach mobility for a living: This 5-move 'flow' builds strength, stability and control all over ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-teach-mobility-for-a-living-this-5-move-flow-builds-strength-stability-and-control-all-over XmuUzEjp388aJrzkanUGyC Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:33:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 key Apple Watch settings I’m using to get more sleep and hit the longevity boosting 7:1 Sleep Rule ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/apple-watch-7-1-sleep-rule-longevity ZCm2i8DP6cu3xEYM6mwHv Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:58:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wore the Polar Street X for two weeks — here’s my verdict on the affordable sports watch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-wore-the-polar-street-x-for-two-weeks-heres-my-verdict-on-the-affordable-sports-watch gyRGmSW382BVsRZoM4um2H Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:27:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Apple Watch SE 3: Which entry-level smartwatch wins? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-watch-se-3-vs-garmin-forerunner-165-which-budget-smartwatch-wins tf3UfUmLhDVUCwxRBQxJyT Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:26:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget squats and lunges: This one pilates move is my secret to sculpting your glutes and abs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-squats-or-lunges-this-is-the-exact-pilates-exercise-i-use-to-sculpt-strong-glutes-and-work-my-deep-abdominal-muscles 9ohu3rNaPF9k2E3mRHWLiY Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:58:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget crunches: This Pilates instructor’s 8-move routine is the 'gold standard' for fitness over 40 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/over-40-these-are-the-ab-exercises-you-shouldnt-skip-according-to-a-pilates-instructor oXKYF58jaqgnTgXVZA4Es9 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:27:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I finally found the perfect Apple Watch strap — 5 reasons the Solace Adapt deserves to be on your wrist ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-finally-found-the-perfect-apple-watch-strap-5-reasons-the-solace-adapt-deserves-to-be-on-your-wrist UCi8YRCzQtt6b5o39jUqKJ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Slept for 7 or 8 hours but still exhausted? Work these 3 ‘sleep muscles’ for more energy, experts say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/still-exhausted-after-sleeping-for-seven-or-eight-hours-these-are-the-3-key-areas-of-sleep-quality-to-focus-on-for-better-energy-experts-say LiP5mSXQbJwjQSCc3gXDcg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:32:12 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:38:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oxiline Scale MD Pro review ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/oxiline-scale-md-pro-review BL2rDRZSXWsM8w6ZdFs93e Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:57:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Russian twists: The 'German twist' Pilates exercise sculpts strong abs and obliques ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-russian-twists-the-german-twist-pilates-exercise-sculpts-strong-and-stable-obliques 6rF3vmprsFTe7FcvEjvgc4 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:38:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ 15 marathons later: the exact running gear and nutrition I swear by ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/im-running-my-9th-london-marathon-this-april-heres-the-kit-and-nutrition-products-ill-be-using xzYwZyqnhCjHsi5aZrMXxb Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:44:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazfit Active Max review: A high-end Garmin dupe for the price of an entry-level smartwatch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/amazfit-active-max-review-a-high-end-garmin-dupe-for-the-price-of-an-entry-level-smartwatch ncVro4gHKJ4mq7vE7aSvtQ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fixed my morning exhaustion by ditching my snooze button habit — here’s the expert 3-step reset that helped me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/ive-gone-from-early-bird-to-snooze-button-queen-this-spring-a-sleep-expert-explains-why-and-how-to-reclaim-my-energy a84pfoeosKhVR6yYn8GjMH Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:43:20 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:49:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the exact Pilates move I use to activate my deep core, improve my posture, and strengthen my hip flexors ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/this-is-the-exact-pilates-move-i-use-to-activate-my-deep-core-improve-my-posture-and-strengthen-my-hip-flexors HZYZmjGqUi5CxF8oLtb7J Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Of all the parts of my $9,500 golf simulator, this $280 hitting mat was the key to improving my game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/of-all-the-parts-of-my-usd9-500-golf-simulator-this-usd280-hitting-mat-was-the-key-to-improving-my-game vryZag2incQMNJfgAZavNL Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget static stretching: I use these 4 dynamic moves to 'unlock' joints in minutes as a mobility coach ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/tension-in-your-lower-back-the-solution-could-be-in-your-hips-says-a-mobility-coach-and-here-are-5-moves-to-fix-it LABvHVpPUYxBLSe98vCWxR Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:30:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran 50 miles in the Kiprun Kipstorm Tempo and it’s a fantastic daily trainer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/i-ran-50-miles-in-the-kiprun-kipstorm-tempo-and-its-a-fantastic-daily-trainer s2wbHpVdTWrvd922eRzvm Sun, 12 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not sit-ups or crunches – this is my must-do move for deep core strength, spinal stability, and pelvic support ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/not-sit-ups-or-crunches-this-is-my-must-do-move-for-deep-core-strength-spinal-stability-and-pelvic-support WkgWSNnrqQXcEV3c8pBsjB Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ditch the burpees — this standing Pilates workout is easier on your joints and just as effective ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/ditch-the-burpees-this-standing-pilates-workout-is-easier-on-your-joints-and-just-as-effective hkiuXy6UcZ6JEbvsZQmPD Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:13:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget push-ups — this dumbbell shoulder workout sculpts a strong upper body and core in 3 moves ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-push-ups-this-dumbbell-shoulder-workout-sculpts-a-strong-upper-body-and-core-in-3-moves UXwkdcXje6RojZSmWNWkwg Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:13:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a longtime Apple Watch user, but I wish it had this one Pixel Watch feature ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/im-a-longtime-apple-watch-user-but-i-wish-it-had-this-one-pixel-watch-feature gw6x8NkPRtVrQZzUBpuwKY Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer: These 3 essential 'supportive' squats for beginners build strength, stability and mobility ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-try-these-3-essential-squats-for-beginners-to-build-lower-body-strength-and-mobility 87NXdqjZ9UPoJ8Nuov6Bib Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:14:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I climbed Seattle's 'Twin Peaks' to test the world’s most compact full-size binoculars — and I was amazed by what I saw ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-climbed-seattles-twin-peaks-to-test-the-worlds-most-compact-full-size-binoculars-and-i-was-amazed-by-what-i-saw tF8NLAnZHPY5veGRttrB5h Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop scrolling: I've found 24 of the best hair and skincare deals for mum this Mother's Day 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/stop-scrolling-ive-found-24-of-the-best-hair-and-skincare-deals-for-mum-this-mothers-day-2026 mg2DDTFokjcFDxhY7tYfnf Fri, 10 Apr 2026 04:00:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget sit-ups — this 'halfway sit' builds a strong and stable core without hurting your lower back ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-sit-ups-this-halfway-sit-builds-a-strong-and-stable-core-without-hurting-your-lower-back 5s7vhaF6ewKe2p9xHGEKDA Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No crunches required: I tried this viral standing ab workout and the results are legit ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-crunches-required-i-tried-this-viral-standing-ab-workout-and-the-results-are-legit N9qux7imqGgN5MAuayE35T Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:11:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a marathon runner and these are the 3 daily stretches that help keep me injury-free ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/im-a-marathon-runner-and-these-are-the-3-daily-stretches-that-help-keep-me-injury-free 6JtJzgaYr5kjteggpAEuZP Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Skoda developed a bicycle bell that's meant to get past your ANC headphones: here's how it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/bikes/skoda-developed-a-bicycle-bell-thats-meant-to-get-past-your-anc-headphones-heres-how-it-works zbcp3NLQmeCqjQBUosWcgR Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:37:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stretch yourself — how many of these killer pilates moves can you name? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/stretch-yourself-how-many-of-these-killer-pilates-moves-can-you-name H6oHXbGT5GSuuCuK9AdgzP Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this 10-minute mobility routine and it’s a game changer for my stiff shoulders ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/this-10-minute-routine-boosts-upper-body-mobility-and-strengthens-your-shoulders-no-its-not-cat-cow-or-childs-pose 6MXEDVA3yXCbAEZD8fYRxe Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:51:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 rumors — everything we've heard so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/samsung-galaxy-watch-9-and-ultra-2-rumors-everything-weve-heard-so-far notwHikh6Hio3SxGcx2v3h Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I did Kate Hudson’s pre-Oscars Pilates routine and it only took 10 minutes to crush my core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-tried-the-exact-pilates-ab-workout-kate-hudson-used-before-the-oscars-and-my-core-is-still-shaking Vw2k9sxRf6REzDgw2kEpFk Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:02:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:57:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google Pixel Watch 5 rumors — everything we know so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/google-pixel-watch-5-rumors-everything-we-know-so-far gbCMpoCsQS5es6TZQn9VE9 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:27:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I noticed how much farther and straighter it was flying': PGA Tour pro Ben Griffin on playing a cheaper golf ball at The Masters ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/this-pga-tour-pro-ditched-the-big-brands-for-a-usd39-golf-ball-and-now-ben-griffin-is-going-to-the-masters 8iyAJggWx88SX8cyMtbnmi Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:02:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors — everyone under 60 should start doing these 3 full-body exercises now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-who-works-with-seniors-everyone-under-60-should-start-doing-these-3-full-body-exercises-now JZmhcZYgXXt9qCHfGdQuQQ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:24:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I have tried almost every abs exercise, and this is the one I always include in my sessions ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/not-sit-ups-or-planks-i-have-tried-almost-every-abs-exercise-going-and-this-is-the-one-i-always-include-in-my-sessions jjGfCJUxDUwcQeZeUciT24 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:31:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Samsung Galaxy Watch now supports blood pressure tracking — but it’s not the same as Apple’s Hypertension Alerts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/your-samsung-galaxy-watch-now-supports-blood-pressure-tracking-but-its-not-the-same-as-apples-hypertension-alerts 5cVcZhtGY7UD6fwXXCnid8 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:38:29 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:32:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ No sit-ups or planks in sight — this is the Pilates exercise I use to build deep core strength, spinal flexibility and balance ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-sit-ups-or-planks-in-sight-this-is-the-pilates-exercise-i-use-to-build-deep-core-strength-spinal-flexibility-and-balance sCRdHCtgfLq4CxMTWwoxSm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hiking in the summer doesn't have to be a sweaty disaster — here's what I take on treks to stay cool, calm and collected ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/hiking-in-the-summer-doesnt-have-to-be-a-sweaty-disaster-heres-what-i-take-on-treks-to-stay-cool-calm-and-collected uHQFSw445q97Hqq3u9gbFR Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 full-body moves that build strength all over using just a yoga block (and you don't need a gym, either) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-swapping-weights-for-a-yoga-block-5-full-body-moves-that-build-strength-all-over 7zKFXcf5XYTgaEYX7BvLPi Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:56:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 25-year study finds this sport can add 10 years to your life — and no, it’s not walking or swimming ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/this-25-year-study-finds-this-sport-can-add-10-years-to-your-life-and-no-its-not-walking-or-swimming MAsnzggrn5FZDN674u73YK Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I review smartwatches for a living, but these are 5 reasons why I sometimes still wear a 'dumb' watch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/take-off-that-apple-watch-5-reasons-why-its-okay-to-swap-your-smartwatch-for-a-dumb-watch wUmbrYKruWtSy8eRLZGC7F Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:31:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran 40 miles in the Adidas Hyperboost Edge — fun and bouncy but this could be a 'deal breaker' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/adidas-hyperboost-edge-review hzwrCZEcsc8iPq8ChVbSq3 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You just need these 4 Pilates exercises to build a strong and stable core, according to a Pilates teacher ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-tried-this-4-move-pilates-workout-to-build-core-stability-and-strength-and-my-abs-are-still-on-fire B6eEEx5MUA9hknFt8E6kbj Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:03:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:55:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget squats — I use this simple Pilates exercise to isolate your glutes and reduce lower back pain ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-squats-i-use-this-simple-pilates-exercise-to-isolate-your-glutes-and-reduce-lower-back-pain Ne7uy4AgF9qZSyE3KmCVqB Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I use this one Pilates exercise to build my deep core and prevent lower back pain — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-use-this-one-pilates-exercise-to-build-my-deep-core-and-prevent-lower-back-pain-heres-how iMRkW5aC7srdYoHUCf5Ktk Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:15:00 +0000 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:26:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not planks, sit-ups or crunches: I use this simple Pilates exercise daily to target my deep core and improve my hip mobility ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/not-planks-sit-ups-or-crunches-i-use-this-simple-pilates-exercise-daily-to-target-my-deep-core-and-improve-my-hip-mobility oe3F3zbBtemR8qLBiMPEqS Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple Watch Series 12 rumors — everything we know so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/apple-watch-series-12-everything-we-know-so-far JUKSWzsehsDxm4UmjftnTW Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I unlocked elite hip mobility using these 3 moves for 6 months, and here's the routine I use ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-unlocked-elite-hip-mobility-using-these-3-moves-for-6-months-heres-the-routine-i-use tpnZDXEcJN4PbUHsSFyocU Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I swapped crunches and sit-ups for Pilates pikes, and my core strength has never been better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-swapped-crunches-and-sit-ups-for-pilates-pikes-and-my-core-strength-has-never-been-better bLT4kkYbeHXPzieDxH5PAe Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:57:33 +0000