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Female runner drinking coffee

4 reasons why drinking coffee before exercise can improve your workout

By Alice Barraclough

1 year ago

Top 5 Stories

Should you drink 8 glasses of cold or warm water a day?

1

"I tried drinking 8 glasses of water a day – here's why it was so bloody hard"

Black woman doing pilates

2

5 running benefits of pilates that you probably didn't know about

Bottom half of a bride with flowers

3

“I’ve finally given up on having the ‘perfect’ wedding body – here’s why”

Two women walking in the countryside

4

7 of the most common walking mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Online gossip forums are bigger than ever

5

“They know so much about me”: online gossip forums are bigger and more dangerous than ever

Pillow yoga

’Pillow yoga’ is the flow designed to soothe period cramps (without leaving your bed)

By Alice Barraclough

3 years ago

woman doing push ups

Looking to get fit fast? This workout might be the simplest way to do it

3 years ago

mug of tea with heart shape drawing: best advice I've

“The very best piece of advice I’ve ever been given about finding love”

3 years ago

Pattern of weights

6 tried-and-tested tips for making strength training a habit that sticks

3 years ago

Young male football player on pitch, low section

Male football players will have mandatory consent lessons, says Premier League

3 years ago

Woman celebrating her workout against blue sky

Too nice outside for the gym? Try one of these 8 outdoor workouts instead

By Alice Barraclough

4 years ago

ailsa paterson marathon runner

“I’ve trained my whole life for the Boston Marathon and now I’m pregnant I’m losing my place”

4 years ago

Alice Barraclough cycling

9 things I wish I’d known before I started cycling to avoid bike intimidation

4 years ago

Overhead view of woman's hand getting a slice of freshly made pizza

Should you avoid gluten even if you’re not intolerant?

4 years ago

adidas sports bra TRX

Yes, you really do need a different sports bra for running and strength training – here’s why

4 years ago

Green smoothie running woman

How to eat a plant-based diet that supports your running

By Alice Barraclough

4 years ago

Stretching: best yoga stretches to do for just 5 minutes every day

Try this easy 5-minute stretching routine if you don’t feel like being active

4 years ago

Strength training

The 9 most effective strength training exercises, according to fitness trainers

4 years ago

A woman lifting a barbell overhead in the gym.

Why is it easier for some people to build muscle?

4 years ago

Water

7 simple ways to drink more water if you struggle to keep hydrated

4 years ago

The best upper body arm exercises

These are the 3 best arm day exercises according to fitness trainers

By Alice Barraclough

4 years ago