<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Workouts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/workouts Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en <![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[ I’m swapping weights for a yoga block: 5 full-body moves that build strength all over ]]> 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 <![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 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[ 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 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 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[ 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 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[ 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’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[ 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'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[ 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 <![CDATA[ This is the only mobility routine you need in your 50s — and it only takes 10 minutes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/this-is-the-only-mobility-routine-you-need-in-your-50s-and-it-only-takes-10-minutes 5fNGZbV8jxwZSAYf5CXkvT Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a 68-year-old powerlifter: These 3 exercises are the secret to my "age-proof" strength ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-competitive-powerlifter-at-68-here-are-the-3-functional-exercises-i-use-to-build-full-body-strength vk26PfcKPwakBTPpNe5kvV Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:18:36 +0000 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:56:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ No sit-ups or planks — I used this simple standing ab exercise to boost my core strength and work on my hip stability ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-sit-ups-or-planks-i-used-this-simple-standing-ab-exercise-to-boost-my-core-strength-and-work-on-my-hip-stability gDRsxrQRDw7QZGptp5rMVW Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a personal trainer in my 60s: This is the exact walking workout I give my senior clients ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-in-my-60s-who-works-with-seniors-heres-the-walking-workout-i-give-my-clients-to-boost-their-cardiovascular-fitness-and-improve-balance w3QoZJzpqhsJySEaMLKFfd Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:44:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't need sit-ups to sculpt strong abs, just these 4 moves and a kettlebell ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/you-dont-need-sit-ups-to-sculpt-strong-abs-just-these-4-moves-and-a-kettlebell 89unhD2VC52gHZZt9oQLKd Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:14:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ According to a Pilates teacher, this is the one move every beginner should learn for a strong, stable core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/according-to-a-pilates-teacher-this-is-the-one-move-every-beginner-should-learn-for-a-strong-stable-core u56TGnFUqnFvA3tDYCHyzL Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:51:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not squats or lunges — this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to build functional strength in my quads, hip flexors and deep core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/not-squats-or-lunges-this-is-the-simple-pilates-exercise-i-use-to-build-functional-strength-in-my-quads-hip-flexors-and-deep-core MDmdT2DGq2wWZWtJzKn5eF Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:16:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a personal trainer: These 5 'slow' moves are better than 100 lunges for building strong glutes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/im-a-personal-trainer-these-5-slow-moves-are-better-than-100-lunges-for-building-strong-glutes rjfEbEH3mDK3n3BLcJRSFh Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget crunches, planks, and sit-ups — I use this simple Pilates exercise to strengthen my core, lower back, glutes and shoulders, all while working on my stability and posture ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/forget-crunches-planks-and-sit-ups-i-use-this-simple-pilates-exercise-to-strengthen-my-core-lower-back-glutes-and-shoulders-all-while-working-on-my-stability-and-posture sWWsw9Wvp7KR6JSjr44DnX Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:57:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ It only takes 10 minutes to sculpt your glutes and core with this standing Pilates workout ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/it-only-takes-10-minutes-to-sculpt-your-glutes-and-core-with-this-standing-pilates-workout tSPa8pYBxxuJ2CAcUethb3 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:57:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I teach mobility for a living: Unstick your hips and strengthen your abs using 5 moves that are better than sit-ups and Russian twists ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/5-trainer-approved-moves-to-unstick-your-hips-and-strengthen-your-abs-that-are-better-than-sit-ups-and-russian-twists mSdhnLtYuXYzPCbbqRpRxV Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:26:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ No sit-ups or crunches, this is the simple Pilates exercise I use to sculpt all of the muscles in my core ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/workouts/no-sit-ups-or-crunches-this-is-the-simple-pilates-exercise-i-use-to-sculpt-all-of-the-muscles-in-my-core dHbyug4ySZnd5FYsuo7PwM Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:30:00 +0000