Want to Build Muscle at Home? Train Tough With This Military-Inspired Workout Plan.

You don't need a gym or weights for this intense, effective training program.

Instructors swear by this 2-minute Pilates double toe tap—I tried it for a week and, wow, my abs

Up the ante on your ab work.
Women's Health

Why walking is one of the best exercises for body recomposition in midlife – and a 2-week plan to try

T’is the season of ambitious fitness goals and challenges, which often involve a lot of pressure (and time). One overlooked exercise that doesn’t involve tonnes of time, money and early morning gym ...

I Did Core Exercises Daily for 2 Weeks—What Happened Surprised Me

Fitness experts weigh in on an editor’s core workout experiment.

I Did 50 Squats Every Day for a Week—Here’s What Happened to My Body

A fitness editor and runner reveals what happens to your muscles and energy levels when you do squats every day.

The simple exercise rules that can make you fitter, stronger and healthier

Harry Bullmore, a fitness coach and The Independent’s senior fitness writer, says exercise has been overcomplicated – and ...

4 Beginner Chair Exercises That Build Core Strength Faster Than Planks After 60

A trainer with nearly 40 years of experience shares 4 beginner chair exercises that rebuild core strength after 60, no floor ...
Women's Health

'I did zone 2 cardio every week for an entire year – 8 things I learned'

Slow running has been emerging as an unexpected way to run faster over long distances. Easy, conversational-pace runs can help you build up your aerobic base and improve your endurance without burning ...