<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Fitness ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/wellness/fitness Fri, 22 May 2026 11:21:32 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I’ve been testing these hybrid shoes, and they’re the beach day addition I never realized I needed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/columbia-drainmaker-review RnD95rHTJumNFHk2CeuhLR Fri, 22 May 2026 11:21:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my trusty Keen boots for these Columbia hiking shoes for a week — here are my first impressions of the Tellurix Titanium ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/columbia-tellurix-titanium-hiking-boots-first-impressions yizMnSiV3RSikxirz6Cir8 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:07:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I'm a personal trainer who works with seniors — these are the 3 at-home exercises that could reduce brain aging by two years' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-who-works-with-seniors-these-are-the-3-at-home-exercises-that-could-reduce-brain-aging-by-two-years 6EwQ5Fh48eLpDfojPcgqJc Fri, 22 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ We know that core workouts build strong ab muscles, but what move should you start with for strength and stability after 50? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/stop-doing-100s-of-sit-ups-im-a-personal-trainer-and-i-use-bear-plank-openers-to-build-strong-abs-and-hips-instead wqo2BVVg7W7g7wi2NSGCwD Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 13:44:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a personal trainer: Here's why I use the 'floating pigeon' pose to relieve tight hips and sculpt a strong core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-swapped-the-90-90-stretch-for-the-floating-pigeon-pose-and-my-hips-core-and-glutes-feel-better-than-ever cscSjUZ8sNiK3cJt55oyjA Thu, 21 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 17:13:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I put Columbia’s $130 hiking boots through their paces in Norway — here’s what happened to my feet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/columbia-newton-alpine-review tqD8B39rz54o5keZT3Raak Thu, 21 May 2026 08:17:44 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 08:28:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not sit-ups or crunches: I saw real results in my core when I swapped them for this simple Pilates ab exercise ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-saw-real-results-in-my-core-when-i-swapped-sit-ups-and-crunches-for-this-simple-pilates-ab-exercise qUFqzdPiabEQbgCJ5JT4yM Thu, 21 May 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:27:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just attended the PGA Championship and ironically this app made the live experience way better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-just-attended-the-pga-championship-and-ironically-this-app-made-the-live-experience-way-better psBrpitpKVp8MhVgbYdLgF Tue, 19 May 2026 13:44:28 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:10:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a 35-year-old personal trainer trying to build (and maintain) muscle and strength as I age: 3 essential moves I swear by ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-35-year-old-personal-trainer-i-swear-by-these-3-moves-to-build-and-maintain-muscle-and-strength-as-you-age VeSnFpWh3xKrtL6i99MZkg Tue, 19 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:29:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer who works with seniors: this simple test can assess your fall risk as you get older. Here’s how long you should be able to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-who-works-with-seniors-this-simple-test-can-assess-your-fall-risk-as-you-get-older-heres-how-long-you-should-be-able-to-do-it 2NNqgvyv2CbFeQTRprrMaV Mon, 18 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I trained like JLo using this 3-move dumbbell workout from a celebrity personal trainer — here's what happened to my core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/you-dont-need-heavy-weights-to-sculpt-a-strong-core-i-trained-like-jlo-using-this-3-move-dumbbell-workout-from-her-personal-trainer yoL4XB7oyHXcNYafQ5iS57 Mon, 18 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 09:35:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve walked 100,000 steps in the Salomon XT-6 sneakers — and this is my verdict on the most stylish streetwear shoe you can buy right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/salomon-xt-6-review ZETZbRrQo3JaUj59KVpuNR Sun, 17 May 2026 11:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I walked 11,000 steps with the Apple Watch 11 and Garmin Forerunner 170 — and the results surprised me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smartwatches/i-walked-11-000-steps-with-the-apple-watch-11-and-garmin-forerunner-170-and-the-result-surprised-me Z5Mee9bN9g2Zp7BghUKgXW Sun, 17 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, not planks or sit-ups — here's the one abs exercise you need for elite core strength and stability without weights ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-not-planks-or-sit-ups-heres-the-one-abs-exercise-you-need-for-elite-core-strength-and-stability-without-weights UMGiepvdGxN732E6AKkge3 Sun, 17 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:02:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a personal trainer — all you need are these 3 moves and 15 minutes to build strength and stability ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/this-beginner-friendly-routine-is-proof-that-you-dont-need-heavy-weights-to-build-functional-strength-and-stability-just-3-moves-and-15-minutes MtrwM3YG4m3fE3gyEqZhoH Sat, 16 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent one week with a wallet-friendly Garmin Forerunner 970 dupe — 5 things that stand out about the $300 cheaper Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-spent-one-week-with-a-wallet-friendly-garmin-forerunner-970-dupe-5-things-that-stand-out-about-the-usd300-cheaper-amazfit-cheetah-2-pro mtT5TCprqinkeGvbmmJ8QH Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget pigeon pose — I use this powerful, corrective yoga stretch to help relieve hip stiffness and my sciatica ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-pigeon-pose-i-use-this-powerful-corrective-yoga-stretch-to-relieve-hip-stiffness-and-help-relieve-my-sciatica vsGDvD5Nbq4YebSweGVXBZ Sat, 16 May 2026 04:15:00 +0000 Sat, 16 May 2026 12:37:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer: I added these 3 balance moves to my daily routine, and they've changed how I move ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-i-added-these-3-balance-moves-to-my-daily-routine-and-theyve-changed-how-i-move 3zPMttwtgDUSToAh34QEkM Fri, 15 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 ways to save on buying running shoes — I test sneakers for a living, and you don’t need to spend big money to get great shoes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/6-ways-to-save-on-buying-running-shoes-i-test-sneakers-for-a-living-and-you-dont-need-to-spend-big-money-to-get-great-shoes VY6H8nXdUsxaDFLBNXk4nN Fri, 15 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't need kettlebell swings to build strength, endurance and power, just these 3 moves and 1 weight ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/you-dont-need-kettlebell-swings-to-build-strength-endurance-and-power-just-these-3-moves SZGr6ur3bRUGUzgHPsMomK Thu, 14 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:50:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ No squats or lunges — these 5 simple exercises build strength and stability in your knees and are perfect for seniors, according to a 65-year-old personal trainer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-squats-or-lunges-these-5-simple-exercises-build-strength-and-stability-in-your-knees-and-are-perfect-for-seniors-according-to-a-65-year-old-personal-trainer 45Zgv7hGHTbTvK63N4wysC Thu, 14 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 08:23:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Brooks Ghost 18 has launched — here’s everything you need to know about the latest model of popular running shoe ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/the-brooks-ghost-18-has-launched-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-model-of-popular-running-shoe gaqQQGwnocFJ4GTYzUARNb Wed, 13 May 2026 09:30:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ "It's never too late to sculpt a strong core without weights, but the earlier you start, the better" — here are 3 moves to try ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/its-never-too-late-to-sculpt-a-strong-core-without-weights-here-are-3-moves-to-try KBFvWvNXPE6ctLvimvkAnV Wed, 13 May 2026 07:02:00 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 09:58:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget pricey new running shoes —I would get these last-gen Hoka, Saucony and New Balance at a steep discount instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/i-test-running-shoes-for-a-living-and-you-dont-need-to-buy-the-latest-models-these-5-last-gen-shoes-are-just-as-good-and-often-on-sale VD7xSnee5WEFTQqVPiTw5L Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 09:18:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget crunches, planks and sit-ups — I use this slow, controlled Pilates exercise to sculpt my internal and external obliques, as well as build deep core strength ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-crunches-and-sit-ups-i-use-this-slow-controlled-pilates-exercise-to-sculpt-my-internal-and-external-obliques-as-well-as-build-deep-core-strength rrKbsdXxqMdudTDf7RXwqQ Tue, 12 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 14:13:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Neither pigeon nor 90/90 — the 'hip aeroplane' exercise is taking off for building stability, mobility and strength ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/neither-pigeon-nor-90-90-heres-why-the-hip-aeroplane-exercise-is-taking-off-for-building-stability-mobility-and-strength 3a8MmEt63AXnENmNqQ8cT Mon, 11 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:15:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried a plyometrics workout for runners, and it’s the most enjoyable strength training I’ve done in years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-tried-a-plyometrics-workout-for-runners-and-its-the-most-enjoyable-strength-training-ive-done-in-years YctY7M8UeTBt5CiqLdGxwh Mon, 11 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This senior workout builds strength, mobility, and balance faster than walking workouts, using 6 bodyweight exercises ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/this-senior-workout-builds-strength-mobility-and-balance-faster-than-walking-workouts-using-6-bodyweight-exercises ssAmdfge9RfRTKriaKi6SC Sun, 10 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Summer glutes' are trending — yoga teacher says bigger glutes could be 'the key to better health,' and these 4 moves are essential ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/summer-glutes-are-trending-yoga-teacher-says-bigger-glutes-could-be-the-key-to-better-health-and-these-4-moves-are-essential dAzoirj6WCPpynDVmyuXmA Sun, 10 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:14:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ No burpees or sit-ups — this 10-minute standing Pilates workout strengthens your deep core muscles and is great for your balance ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-burpees-or-sit-ups-this-10-minute-standing-pilates-workout-strengthens-your-deep-core-muscles-and-is-great-for-your-balance QcvV6kaZ6raSeADtppsBUB Sun, 10 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Sun, 10 May 2026 12:27:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to pace your runs — the pros and cons of using pace, heart rate, power or just running by feel ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/how-to-pace-your-runs-the-pros-and-cons-of-using-pace-heart-rate-power-or-just-running-by-feel cvqqiYfKvdmFwDRYoWNJun Sat, 09 May 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget sit-ups and crunches: I use this dynamic Pilates exercise to build deep core strength, target my lower abs, and strengthen my hip flexors using just my bodyweight ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-sit-ups-and-crunches-i-use-this-dynamic-pilates-exercise-to-build-deep-core-strength-target-my-lower-abs-and-strengthen-my-hip-flexors-using-just-my-bodyweight AASstedXxDZzBm3akghjmB Sat, 09 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Sat, 09 May 2026 12:30:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you have tight ankles or stiff joints, a personal trainer recommends these 3 underrated mobility exercises ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/if-you-have-tight-ankles-or-stiff-joints-a-personal-trainer-recommends-these-3-underrated-mobility-exercises rZYhfZDui3rQQh8q4xiE58 Sat, 09 May 2026 05:03:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Hoka, Asics and Adidas running shoes are up to 50% off: 15 best deals to improve your PBs ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/hoka-asics-and-adidas-running-shoes-are-up-to-50-percent-off-15-best-deals-to-improve-your-pbs KGHjHZtKEkD75SVkiKp3ta Fri, 08 May 2026 14:06:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer — trust me, this one move opens your chest and improves your posture better than stretching ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-trust-me-this-one-move-opens-your-chest-and-improves-your-posture-better-than-stretching PUypPFfwqqp8piMANEzodT Fri, 08 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How long should runners typically take off after a marathon? We ask Peloton instructor and six-star finisher, Matt Wilpers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/how-long-should-runners-typically-take-off-after-a-marathon-we-ask-peloton-instructor-and-six-star-finisher-matt-wilpers pGPPXByeDM4KMZVokwWHVi Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ LAB Golf Co-Founder talks 'watered down' copycats, zero-torque putters and how his company made its mark on golf ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/lab-golf-co-founder-says-copycats-water-down-zero-torque-concept-and-they-dont-care-about-people-putting-any-better Pf4m6wkRNJPzsQz2xPXV2Y Fri, 08 May 2026 05:19:36 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 15:55:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'At 65, this is how I train my whole body in 100 reps' — it only takes 6 exercises to build full-body strength faster than walking workouts, according to this personal trainer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/at-65-this-is-how-i-train-my-whole-body-in-100-reps-it-only-takes-6-exercises-to-build-full-body-strength-faster-than-walking-workouts-according-to-this-personal-trainer DZzeBmfGrbuDEiu7VrugY3 Thu, 07 May 2026 15:16:29 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 22:03:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been doing this 1-minute mobility exercise for over 5 years, and it quickly reduces tension in my spine and shoulders ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/ive-been-doing-this-1-minute-mobility-exercise-for-over-5-years-and-it-quickly-reduces-tension-in-my-spine-and-shoulders tqc8eQFzZY8GusNyKq8taD Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 09:16:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the the ‘gold-standard’ pose for reducing lower back pain — here's my verdict after one week ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/the-sphinx-yoga-pose-is-considered-the-gold-standard-for-reducing-lower-back-pain-heres-what-happened-when-i-added-it-to-my-routine-for-a-week stKzNxeqAw6FKngJFFrDGA Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:59:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Ring 2 could boast longer battery life but you won't get one until 2027 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/smart-rings/samsung-galaxy-ring-2-could-boast-longer-battery-life-but-you-wont-get-one-until-2027 rCVdYzGRxdAdbdCSdhQfu6 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:32:41 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:29:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I struggle with dead bugs so I swapped them for knee tucks — and my deep core strength has never been better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-struggle-with-dead-bugs-so-i-swapped-them-for-knee-tucks-and-my-deep-core-strength-has-never-been-better QymMoAjwSKUYF4zdPXmiuV Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 23:21:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran a 5K with the Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Apple Watch Ultra 3 and although the pace data matched up perfectly across both devices, the Garmin’s exercise load metric and detailed vertical ratio analysis made it the clear winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-ran-a-5k-with-the-garmin-forerunner-570-vs-apple-watch-ultra-3-5-things-i-learned CcCGe97rwaEQDt2yog8Aqh Wed, 06 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:07:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just ran my first 5K — 5 practical ways I conquered my pre-race nerves for a strong finish ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-just-ran-my-first-5k-heres-how-i-conquered-the-pre-race-jitters t3hror67bfRNvnwFepAgFQ Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 20:01:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ No equipment, no repeat exercises — this 7-minute core workout sculpts the abs and obliques ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-equipment-no-repeat-exercises-this-7-minute-core-workout-sculpts-the-abs-and-obliques myYngday4T3RFDgWeGugdD Tue, 05 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:40:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget running — this 20-minute walking workout fires up your metabolism and builds functional strength ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-this-20-minute-walking-workout-fires-up-your-metabolism-and-builds-functional-strength mT3fBneTHp5JN7xYaegK8V Mon, 04 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:15:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget squats and lunges: this Pilates exercise is the gold standard when it comes to isolating your glutes. Here’s what happened when I tried it for a week ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-squats-and-lunges-this-pilates-exercise-is-the-gold-standard-when-it-comes-to-isolating-your-glutes-heres-what-happened-when-i-tried-it-for-a-week o4VWJr9QTgpFJc3aRX2x8c Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried reverse walking every day for a week. Here’s what happened to my balance ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/i-tried-reverse-walking-every-day-for-a-week-heres-what-happened-to-my-balance h5bwDjEFsGu98aaKBYHjub Sun, 03 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:06:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran 35 miles in the Hoka Skyward X 2 — is it worth $225? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/running/hoka-skyward-x-2-review qdDxsXAXH2s7aCj8aHEgte Sun, 03 May 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Russian twists — hit your abs and obliques with these 3 dumbbell moves that torch your core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-russian-twists-hit-your-abs-smarter-with-these-3-dumbbell-moves-that-torch-your-core 22ZJocuKQ4AHRXyjo7k2Jj Sun, 03 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:17:02 +0000