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I'm a physical therapist — these are the 3 exercises I'd do every day to improve balance and knee strength after 50

By Sam Hopes Published

Three exercises recommended by a physio that build balance and knee strength as you age.

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Over 60? Start doing these 3 seated exercises to protect your hips and spine

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published

Our resident personal trainer recommends these three exercises

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I've been training with the Galaxy Watch 9 for a month — 3 things I like (and 3 I don't)

By Sam Hopes Published

We've been training with the Galaxy Watch 9, and there are some features we like and dislike so far.

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Sam performing squat at home on yoga mat
I'm a personal trainer, and this is the 3-minute mobility flow I give most people as an alternative for stretching

By Sam Hopes Last updated

This three-minute mobility flow is a great alternative to stretching for looser hamstrings.

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Puma Fuse 2.0 cross training shoes next to a pair of dumbbells in the gym
Best cross training shoes 2026: tried, tested and reviewed by personal trainers

By Sam Hopes Last updated

The best cross training shoes for weightlifting, CrossFit, and Hyrox, including models from Nike, Reebok, R.A.D, and NOBULL.

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'Lymphatic walking' workouts are trending — this is what happened when I tried it

By Sam Hopes Published

Lymphatic walking workouts are trending; here's what you need to know and what happened when I tried it.

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I’ve been running through a heatwave wearing a core temperature sensor — here’s 5 things I learned

By Nick Harris-Fry Published

I’ve been marathon training through the UK heatwave, regularly running in 80-90℉ heat with a sensor that tracks core and skin temperature, and it’s taught me a lot about heat training.

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I asked a longevity expert what exercises people over 50 should be doing. He shared these 5 bodyweight moves

By Jane McGuire Last updated

Here are the five high-yield bodyweight exercises you should be prioritizing.

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I ditched my office chair for a week to test 3 'active' chairs — here's the one I'd recommend

By Anthony Spadafora Published

After testing a wobble, saddle, and kneeling seat for a week, there’s only one active chair I’d actually recommend using at your desk.

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I asked an expert who works with seniors for 5 bodyweight exercises to build functional strength and mobility: Here’s what he said

By Jane McGuire Published

Here are the exercises to focus on once you turn 60.

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