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Sam at home performing upward dog stretch during workout
This is exactly what ditching stretching for this 5-move mobility routine can do for your body

By Sam Hopes Published

A mobility routine featuring these five exercises can help you build a strong, mobile body without stretching.

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a woman with abs
I’m a personal trainer for seniors — this exercise should be a non-negotiable for anyone in their 40s

By Jennifer Rizzuto Published

Here's the exercise everyone in their 40s should be doing, according to our resident personal trainer

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Brooks Ghost Amp
I ran 40 miles in the Brooks Ghost Amp, and I’d actually buy it over the Ghost 18

By Nick Harris-Fry Published

The Brooks Ghost Amp is a more energetic daily trainer than the Ghost 18 and a welcome addition to Brooks’ line-up, but it faces stiff competition from other brands.

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Woman performing a Cossack squat with right knee bent and left knee extended with backdrop of a river
I did 50 Cossack squats a day for a week — here’s what happened to my hip mobility and lower back

By Jane McGuire Published

The Cossack squat is the powerhouse move you’re probably not doing, and it will help unlock your hips and ankles.

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Scarpa Cyrus 2 Mid GTX brown hiking boots
I’ve been testing these hiking boots, and they’re the answer for staying comfortable on casual walks

By Ashley Thieme Published

The Scarpa Cyrus 2 Mid GTX will have you feeling comfortable and supported on every walk; they’ve become my new go-to pair of boots.

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a person walking in hiking boots through woodlands
When I’m lacking motivation, this is the walking workout I use to build cardiovascular fitness, stronger legs, and look after my heart health

By Jane McGuire Published

It only takes 30 minutes, and it strengthens your legs and heart.

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Woman against a grey backdrop in workout clothes holding two dumbbells in front of her during dumbbell workout
I'm a personal trainer — this is why you should slow down every single rep

By Sam Hopes Published

Time under tension (TUT) refers to the time muscles spend active during an exercise. We cover how it works and the benefits of slowing your reps.

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Man and woman holding a dumbbell in hand performing a bicep curl
Can Pilates actually build as much muscle as weight training? A strength coach and a Pilates instructor both weigh in

By Sam Hopes Published

I asked a Pilates trainer and a strength coach if Pilates builds muscle like lifting weights — here’s the truth.

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Man drinking Maurten drink
I’ve been running 80 miles a week in marathon training — these are the energy, recovery and hydration products keeping me going

By Nick Harris-Fry Published

I’m training for the Frankfurt Marathon, and during my highest mileage weeks, I’ve been using these three supplements to get extra carbs and speed up recovery.

Running
Woman performing a push-up bodyweight workout outdoors on a deck by the ocean
My 40-year-old friend asked for a 20-minute bodyweight program she can do at home, and this is the exact routine I gave her

By Sam Hopes Published

Try this bodyweight workout you can do anywhere; it takes only 20 minutes and works your whole body.

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