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Exercise Tips

If you need the motivation to move, we've got you covered with expert exercise tips

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How to maintain your fitness routine while travelling

Whether it’s for work or play, travel doesn't have to mean letting your health goals slide.

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Common fitness myths debunked

We sort fact from fiction, with help from the expert

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10 facts about physical fitness you didn't know

We get the inside story on exercise myths

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Muscle building diet

Expert spills the top tips for building muscle through food

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What’s better for you – Pilates or weights?

We speak to the expert to compare these two exercises

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What’s better for you – yoga or Pilates?

We get the pros and cons of both so you can decide

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Safe exercises for pregnancy

Keep fit safely during pregnancy

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How to prepare for a 5km run

Here's a week-by-week program from the experts

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5 ways to motivate yourself to exercise

5 strategies to improve your motivation to exercise


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Common workout injuries and how to avoid them

Feeling the burn after starting a new workout routine?

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Easy ways for over 60s to get active and lose weight

Exercising as we get older plays a huge role in our health

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Aerobic exercises to improve your health

Boost your health and wellbeing with aerobic training

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Half marathon training program for beginners

Looking to run a half marathon, but not sure where to start?

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9 unexpected benefits of running

Let's explore the benefits of the world’s oldest sport

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Exercise tips for new mums: Your guide to postnatal exercise

These tips will guide you on your way back to exercise

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Strength training vs cardio: What’s better for weight loss?

It’s the age-old question fitness professionals face

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5 running tips for beginners

Not everyone is gifted with a natural ability for running

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What is the optimal heart rate target when exercising?

Learn how you can improve your health in a heartbeat

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