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Skipping Rope: 10 Minutes a Day for Better Fitness

Ellen Kay • August 17, 2026

Fitting intense physical activity into a daily schedule has become a real modern challenge for many people. Limited time and...

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Your lunch plate: how to avoid the afternoon slump and stay focused

Ellen Kay • August 17, 2026

No sooner has lunch finished than it happens: in the office or while working from home, eyelids start to droop,...

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How Many Push-Ups Should You Be Able to Do at Each Age?

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

Push-ups are often used as a straightforward strength benchmark because they work the chest, arms, shoulders and abdominal muscles at...

Older woman performing squats using a wooden chair for support in a bright living room.

Supported Squat: the at-home exercise to keep mobility after 70

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

The supported squat has been highlighted by specialists as one of the most well-rounded exercises for people over 70 who...

Woman wearing blue activewear doing squats with dumbbells on a mat in a sunlit living room.

Simple strength training: what the ACSM review of 30,000 people and 137 studies shows

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

When people think of strength training, they often picture heavy dumbbells, tightly scheduled training plans and hours spent in the...

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Swimming vs weight-bearing exercise for osteoporosis prevention

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

Swimming improves fitness, protects the joints and works several muscle groups, but it is not the most effective activity when...

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What a Harvard study suggests about push-ups and heart health

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

Many of us rely on gut feeling when it comes to fitness. We describe ourselves as “fairly active” because we...

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Microdosing exercise: do short bursts of activity improve health?

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

"Microdosing" first referred to taking very small amounts of psychedelics (such as mushrooms) to boost mood or performance, while minimising...

Woman in sportswear doing squats with dumbbells in a sunlit living room beside a sofa and table.

Simple Strength Training: New Data Show Regular Practice Is Enough

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

For years, the internet has been packed with countless “perfect” fitness programmes: strict rules, technical jargon and complicated split routines....

Woman sitting on the floor applying a green facial mask in a bright living room with a wooden table and mirror.

Facial yoga: a simple daily technique to ease facial tension

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

A facial yoga is a straightforward technique that strengthens the muscles of the face, eases built-up tension and can help...

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Press-ups by Age: How Many Should You Be Able to Do?

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

Press-ups are often used as a straightforward strength check because they call on the chest, shoulders, arms, core, back and...

A man sits on the edge of a bathtub in a steamy bathroom with running shoes and a fitness tracker nearby.

Hot baths could mimic altitude training for marathon runners

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

Elite runners have been travelling to high-altitude locations for decades as part of their preparation. When the air contains less...

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6-minute cardio workout: full power without the gym

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

A cardio session that lasts only six minutes promises serious intensity - no gym required. The momentum behind short, hard-hitting...

Young man in sportswear doing lunges on a rooftop with exercise mat, water bottle, and ankle weights nearby.

30-Day Living Room Workout: 10 Full-Body Exercises, No Equipment

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

No trip to the gym, no pricey membership, no mirror getting on your nerves: with clear, simple movements at home,...

Woman in activewear performing a side stretch yoga pose on a mat in a sunlit room with plants.

Morning Stiffness: Flexibility and Stretching to Protect Your Joints and Improve Ankle Mobility

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

Waking up with a stiff body, or feeling locked up after spending hours sitting down, can seriously undermine day-to-day quality...

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New study challenges tirzepatide eye disease warnings for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound users

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

People using a weight-loss drug such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Zepbound are often advised to keep a close eye...

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Decathlon DBP03 HMS Push-up Plate: Effective Home Core and Upper-Body Training

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

When work, family and everyday life leave you with barely a spare moment, the same pattern is familiar: the midsection...

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Why Emotional Eating Beats Nutrition Knowledge - and What Helps with Weight Loss

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

Most people can explain healthy eating off the top of their head. More vegetables, less sugar, smaller portions, some exercise...

Woman walking with poles on a sunny park path, followed by a group of people exercising outdoors.

Nordic Walking: the surprisingly effective full-body workout

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

A lot of people picture Nordic Walking as a gentle pensioners’ stroll around the park. In reality, it’s a surprisingly...

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Dark chocolate scent at the gym helped fasted men do more repetitions

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

Simply catching the smell of chocolate between sets in the gym led men to complete many more repetitions than they...

Person in grey loungewear sitting on a bed, stretching one leg while touching their calf in a sunlit room.

One Morning Stretch for Back Pain Relief in 10 Days: Simple Knee Extension

Ellen Kay • August 16, 2026

You swing your legs out of bed, stand up - and there it is again: that familiar stab, as if...