<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Fitness ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:45:00 +0000 en <![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 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[ I tried this 4-move Pilates workout to build core stability and strength, and my abs are still on fire ]]> 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 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:04:34 +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[ 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 <![CDATA[ Forget the gym — this 15-minute Pilates flow targets your abs and upper body using zero equipment ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-the-gym-this-15-minute-pilates-flow-targets-your-abs-and-upper-body-using-zero-equipment qqgHkT97TnDhUrQs5Ekh7g Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:44:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Less stretching, more mobility: Try these 3 chair exercises to build a strong spine and reduce lower back pain ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/less-stretching-more-mobility-3-simple-chair-exercises-for-better-spinal-mobility-and-a-healthier-lower-back iZnMY2B9LHS6ZFgDGEAhNJ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:30:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 4 moves unstick your hips better than stretches like pigeon — trust me, I'm a mobility coach ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/these-4-moves-unstick-your-hips-better-than-stretches-like-pigeon-trust-me-im-a-mobility-coach 7YRuEQBfBmU22mQog3qoqC Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:12:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget squats and lunges! This simple Pilates exercise strengthens your entire posterior chain and builds core stability ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-squats-and-lunges-this-simple-pilates-exercise-strengthens-your-entire-posterior-chain-and-builds-core-stability vRXWfQyGtF9woofFBB9iK Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a personal trainer: If you 'butt wink' during squats, try this simple trick ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/im-a-personal-trainer-if-you-butt-wink-during-squats-try-this-simple-trick pzXWbCeWcUxtXTNPEv7xaf Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget burpees — I use this exercise as a low-impact alternative that allows me to focus on hamstring flexibility and shoulder stability ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-burpees-i-use-this-exercise-as-a-low-impact-alternative-that-allows-me-to-focus-on-hamstring-flexibility-and-shoulder-stability qSgn5NkZ2UZSLwjGqGpi3k Mon, 30 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Bridal arms' are trending: This simple 3-move Pilates workout sculpts your shoulders, back and biceps ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/bridal-arms-are-trending-this-simple-3-move-pilates-workout-sculpts-your-shoulders-back-and-biceps B4BLeAGQohVP5jSXsKv5wk Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:31:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ This simple Pilates exercise is worth six regular sit-ups. Here’s why I use it to work on my spinal mobility and deep core strength ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/this-simple-pilates-exercise-is-worth-six-regular-sit-ups-heres-why-i-use-it-to-work-on-my-spinal-mobility-and-deep-core-strength KHANoTuum2tj2RXoqeBqq9 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran 5 miles in these $89 3-inch split shorts — it was a revealing experience ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/i-ran-5-miles-in-these-usd89-3-inch-split-shorts-it-was-a-revealing-experience C677mHs888eoAgnaMSewo6 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried this 10-minute Pilates workout, and it’s a game-changer for your core and glutes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-tried-this-10-minute-pilates-workout-and-its-a-game-changer-for-your-core-and-glutes yXevEJVucasN5JckKKsPn Sat, 28 Mar 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget heavy lunges: Try this 'kickstand' squat for game-changing hip longevity and lower-body strength ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/forget-heavy-lunges-try-this-kickstand-squat-for-game-changing-hip-longevity-and-lower-body-strength PcxLWAdPVYo7v8tSMKgn8V Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:18:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the 'six pack': Build glute stability to protect your lower back with these 3 Pilates moves ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-the-six-pack-build-glute-stability-to-protect-your-lower-back-with-these-3-pilates-moves xjMYoHs3o8pjyJ7Vs8ZcSd Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:54:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran 30 miles in the Mount to Coast C1 — here's my verdict on this 'high-stack super-trainer' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/i-ran-30-miles-in-the-mount-to-coast-c1-heres-my-verdict-on-this-high-stack-super-trainer JVFqjbn2TjcUPn9BwNgNEV Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not sit-ups or planks — this 15-minute standing resistance band workout will help you carve out a stronger core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/not-sit-ups-or-planks-this-15-minute-standing-resistance-band-workout-will-help-you-carve-out-a-stronger-core Qfpw4NnVKcmaTX89b5WhZB Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nope, not planks or crunches: 4 moves a Pilates instructor wants you to try to sculpt a strong, solid core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/nope-not-planks-or-crunches-4-moves-a-pilates-instructor-wants-you-to-try-to-sculpt-a-strong-solid-core UCWN2WkBdWmpVWrqKi32NA Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No sit-ups, crunches, or planks — this is the staple Pilates exercise I use to build endurance in my core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-sit-ups-crunches-or-planks-this-is-the-staple-pilates-exercise-i-use-to-build-endurance-in-my-core Xj5M4n8BYhWcFj4itpc5gj Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I drank warm water every day for 14 days like Jennifer Aniston — here’s what happened ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-drank-warm-water-every-day-for-14-days-like-jennifer-aniston-heres-what-happened wFq2pEUHZcocWkLuSSd84R Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:09:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I did the psoas march every day for 7 days: this is what it did to my hip flexors and core stability ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-did-the-psoas-march-every-day-for-a-week-to-work-on-my-deep-hip-flexors-and-core-heres-what-i-learned aenpVbWUFDe6t6ZMgKojGd Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:21:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out, Oura — the subscription-free Ultrahuman Ring Pro is officially coming to the U.S. ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/bad-news-for-oura-the-subscription-free-ultrahuman-ring-pro-is-officially-coming-to-the-u-s QpFni9uWyG7jSJPJiJQNG9 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:14:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Oura Ring 5 leaked — this could be the new design ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/oura-ring-5-leaked-this-could-be-the-new-design AiUFetVtWQhMpbQoFHHXDa Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:11:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran 35 miles in the Hoka Speedgoat 7 and it’s a great do-it-all shoe for the trails ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/hoka-speedgoat-7-review 2Xg74CyVQ6E4SdpwN64jhM Tue, 24 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ No crunches or planks — I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, while also working on my shoulder and hip mobility ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-crunches-or-planks-i-use-this-dynamic-pilates-exercise-to-build-deep-core-strength-while-also-working-on-my-shoulder-and-hip-mobility LLn7rnNxmYCDwCDk7mbriY Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lower-body strength can decline by 5% a year after 50, says a study: Try these 3 Pilates leg exercises to preserve muscle ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/study-suggests-lower-body-strength-can-decline-by-5-percent-a-year-after-50-3-pilates-leg-exercises-that-maintain-functional-fitness khFrmzTUCKXqugR6HCStqT Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:21:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over 60? Try these 5 at-home strength moves to add years to your life ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/want-to-improve-your-healthspan-these-are-the-5-best-functional-strength-exercises-for-boosting-longevity-at-home Uzqbaunto5DK2cR3EnXs3M Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:07:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ A Pilates instructor recommends this 3-move 'deep core' workout to sculpt strength, control and stability ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/a-pilates-instructor-recommends-this-3-move-deep-core-workout-to-sculpt-strength-control-and-stability qPyrVqjSPya32yKMiNamVk Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:05:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:21:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Pilates double toe tap is my go-to for strengthening my deep abdominal muscles, protecting my spine and building stability in my pelvis — here’s how to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/the-pilates-double-toe-tap-is-my-go-to-for-strengthening-my-deep-abdominal-muscles-protecting-my-spine-and-building-stability-in-my-pelvis-heres-how-to-do-it LiZNxsPMRoGSykHmKYQWjc Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:04:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been testing Kiprun running shoes ahead of their US launch — here are 3 great sneakers to get excited about ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/ive-been-testing-kiprun-running-shoes-ahead-of-their-us-launch-here-are-3-great-sneakers-to-get-excited-about tkPFcVCmJgSEsbX32f68UQ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors, and this is the most important thing you can do to prevent bone loss ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-who-works-with-seniors-and-this-is-the-most-important-thing-you-can-do-to-prevent-bone-loss VtGRwp4XHAKYvdP8KLoMCP Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I did 100 face pulls every day for a week, and here's what happened to my body ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-did-100-face-pulls-every-day-for-a-week-and-heres-what-happened-to-my-body xdnGGwpJ7WzWW3Wu4GfJi Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ We ran 80 miles in the Asics Superblast 3 — here’s our verdict ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/asics-superblast-3-review RbHZW54fM4fUdtRMjAEaG5 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:03:57 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been using the same under-desk treadmill for 9 months — here's my honest take on everything you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/ive-been-using-the-same-under-desk-treadmill-for-9-months-heres-my-honest-take-on-everything-you-need-to-know eL252Rysk7BpBQqEq7ZSrV Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a personal trainer: Stop relying on planks to strengthen your deep core — try this workout instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-stop-relying-on-planks-to-strengthen-your-deep-core-try-this-workout-instead 5YrATVEy4FdWD4BsWBdJP8 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Undesk' your hips and build functional strength with this 3-move Pilates glute workout ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/undesk-your-hips-and-build-functional-strength-with-this-3-move-pilates-glute-workout kLqnbEQqxCnK526NpJ2ss6 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:13:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not crunches or planks — these are the 3 weighted Pilates exercises I use weekly to sculpt and strengthen my core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/not-crunches-or-planks-these-are-the-3-weighted-pilates-exercises-i-use-weekly-to-sculpt-and-strengthen-my-core tMk49Zas2Ma5GhzrC2pxTi Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Over 70? Now is the time to keep your balance in check — here are the top 3 exercises to help you do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/over-70-now-is-the-time-to-keep-your-balance-in-check-here-are-the-top-3-exercises-to-help-you-do-it 7K8kre42sNn5uqYmEESVZP Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I’m a 59-year-old yoga teacher: If I had to choose one stretch to do every day, it would be this one' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-59-year-old-yoga-teacher-if-i-had-to-choose-one-stretch-to-do-every-day-it-would-be-this-one z76hRpEZQKWD4wa6tPX3J8 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a personal trainer: This 5-move dumbbell workout could help you build more muscle ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/want-to-build-more-muscle-this-5-move-full-body-workout-could-be-the-answer-says-a-personal-trainer NeRcnDc6fSrgeBBtfoAPJX Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:10:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just spent two weeks in Spain with this backpack — here's why it's a near-perfect travel companion ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-just-spent-two-weeks-in-spain-with-this-backpack-heres-why-its-a-near-perfect-travel-companion 9ogEMmfRqAYBC3prY29Ncj Thu, 19 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a 72-year-old Pilates instructor in better shape than I was at 40 — these are the strength exercises I swear by ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-72-year-old-pilates-instructor-in-better-shape-than-i-was-at-40-these-are-the-strength-exercises-i-swear-by 7bD5gwwfGFeyRZahgVXp99 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:08:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't need crunches to sculpt a stronger core, just these 3 moves and a dumbbell ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/you-dont-need-crunches-to-sculpt-a-stronger-core-just-these-3-moves-and-a-dumbbell xBhJ38VyiCN4GzvhURnDG4 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out, Oura — 5 ways this new color-changing smart ring beats the competition ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/watch-out-oura-5-ways-this-new-color-changing-smart-ring-beats-the-competition aU6pvMQVAFN5GhcmYEzcR3 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:17:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ No sit ups or crunches — this 10-minute standing Pilates workout sculpts your core and is great for your balance ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-sit-ups-or-crunches-this-10-minute-standing-pilates-workout-sculpts-your-core-and-is-great-for-your-balance XKCwV5NSQSfa3sFtxK5HPm Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:03:49 +0000