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Stop running 5km to get fit for football – do this top coach’s running drill instead

FITNESS IN FOCUS: A football match is not a consistent 90-minute effort, but a series of stops, starts and sprints. Your training should reflect that, as our senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore found out when he trained with Cambridge United FC for the day.

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

I wore the Garmin vivoactive 6 for two months – it’s great, but not ideal for everyone

It’s a fantastic smartwatch for the everyday exerciser

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

I tried the walking method that offers ‘10 times the benefits’ of walking 10,000 steps per day

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Movement in any form can benefit your health, says senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore. But can this latest walking trend help time-poor people step up their exercise plans?

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

I’m a trainer specialising in longevity – these are my three favourite exercises for helping you live better for longer

A personal trainer tells Harry Bullmore how you can easily build a fit and functional body, improve your posture and enhance metabolic function

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

I tried the 12-minute daily workout Helen Mirren’s used for her ‘whole life’ – here’s why it’s stood the test of time

HOW I TRAIN: Harry Bullmore discovers why the actor has enjoyed such long-lasting success with the XBX workout

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025

I tried an Arnold Schwarzenegger-approved kettlebell workout, and it strengthened my whole body in just five minutes

‘It’s reasonable, doable, makes you flexible, tests your grip strength, and it only takes a few minutes’

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2025

Five stretches you should be doing every day, according to a flexibility expert

Soothe sore muscles and ease tight hips with this seven-minute stretching routine

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

I was among the first in the world to try the R.A.D One V2 training shoe – here are my first impressions

I loved R.A.D’s first gym shoe, but the R.A.D One V2 manages to top its impressive predecessor

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

I tested the viral Fittle Box for two years, and now all my friends want one

Prettier than a Peloton and more practical than a rusty set of dumbbells – this might be the best thing I’ve ever tested as a fitness writer

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

New to the gym? Try this trainer’s five-move full-body workout for beginners

If you’ve never stepped foot in a gym, we’ve got you covered with these five moves

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025