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23 ways to get in shape without working out
Fitness

23 ways to get in shape without working out

Our health experts weigh in on the ways you can get in shape without actually working out through a concept known as ‘incidental exercise.’
6 stretches for lower back pain
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6 stretches for lower back pain

When back pain or tightness is kicking your butt, get lower back pain relief with these six stretches for lower back pain.
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9 things that happen when you stop exercising

Are you considering quitting exercise? This is how it could impact your brain and your body.
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2 surprising things to do on an empty stomach (and 3 you definitely shouldn’t)

A grumbly tummy can help you make better decisions or improve your sex life, but an empty stomach is not so helpful for shopping or exercise.
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How to walk properly: 6 tips to fix your walking form

If you recently started a walking programme, and a few weeks in you’re starting to feel aches and pains, the issue might be related to your form. These tips can help prevent aches, pains and [...]
10 beginner-friendly exercises you can do at home right now
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10 beginner-friendly exercises you can do at home right now

You don't have to buy a lot of equipment to start a home exercise routine. Try this beginner-friendly workout with some of the best exercises for beginners.
The 10 best thigh exercises to tone your legs fast
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The 10 best thigh exercises to tone your legs fast

This super-charged thigh circuit created by Danielle Natoni, founder of Fit and Funky, will have you checking yourself out in the mirror in just a few weeks.
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Need exercise motivation? 11 tricks you haven’t tried

Want to keep your arteries clear and your heart beating strong? Integrative cardiologist Dr Joel K. Kahn coaches his patients to adopt easy exercise routines with these motivating tricks.
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6 simple squat exercises that will help tone your body
Fitness

6 simple squat exercises that will help tone your body

What's the secret to strong hips and thighs? One word: squats! Try these six power moves to get in better shape in no time.
10 signs you’re out of shape
Fitness

10 signs you’re out of shape

How can you tell if you're out of shape? Some of the signs include back pain, fatigue and feeling breathless going up a flight of stairs.
How walking meditation can improve your mental health
Fitness, Mental Health

How walking meditation can improve your mental health

Walking meditation is ideal for people who find it difficult to stay still, meditation beginners, and even highly decorated athletes. Here's why it's worth trying.
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Fitness

6 Pilates moves for a stronger core

Work your way to a stronger core with these top Pilates moves curated by a Pilates trainer. The best part: no gym membership required.
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10 best foods to maximise your workout results

While everybody has different needs and every exercise differs in intensity, experts agree that there is a simple formula to fuelling your body before and after exercise.
16 easy ways you can lose weight walking
Fitness, HealthSmart

16 easy ways you can lose weight walking

Walking may be the most popular form of exercise, but that doesn’t stop it from getting a little boring. Challenge your workout with these new ideas to walk off the weight.
11 everyday habits that secretly slow your metabolism
Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness

11 everyday habits that secretly slow your metabolism

Health experts identify the everyday habits that can lead to a slow metabolism and offer tips on how to give it a boost to stay healthy.
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