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Arthritis doesn’t have to mean giving up exercise - Jo Whiley reveals how she changed her routine

We spoke to physios who share how you can change your strength training routine to continue exercising with arthritis too

Woman & Home · Aug 22

A physiotherapist promised me that doing wall sits every day helps prevent knee pain - here are 4 other benefits I've also found

Wall sits are a type of stationary squat that can help strengthen the lower body muscles, from the hips to the ankles

Woman & Home · Jul 31

I'm going hiking in Dorset this summer - my PT promised these 3 exercises would keep me feeling bouncy and injury-free on the trails

I was worried about chasing my kids along the trails with a recent ankle fracture and ageing knees, so I went to the experts for help

Woman & Home · Jul 21

If you want to move better day-to-day, try these four unilateral Pilates exercises

Improve your balance and reduce your risk of injury

Fit & Well · Apr 28

Your Hips Aren’t ‘Tight’, They’re Just Sleeping—PT's Reckon This 60-Second Reset Will Banish Sleepiness For Good

Runners and desk workers, listen up.

Marie Claire · Apr 23

These are the five foundational exercises everyone should learn before trying Pilates, according to an instructor

Reduce your risk of injury and maximize the benefits of your practice

Fit & Well · Apr 22

Forget Squats: 6 Pilates Moves Every Runner Should Be Doing for Better Pace, Posture and Injury Prevention

Transform race day with Pilates moves for runners.

Marie Claire · Apr 18

I’m a physiotherapist who's seen 100s of running injuries - I always recommend 3 Pilates exercises for building strength and joint stability

Pilates for runners can help improve muscular strength and stability, which are just as important as endurance or cardiovascular fitness in running

Woman & Home · Mar 14

I didn't realise how tight my hips were until I tried the frog stretch - now I feel so much better

Tight hips can cause lower back pain, poor posture, and even foot and knee pain

Woman & Home · Jan 17

A Pilates instructor says this is the one move she thinks everyone should be doing in 2026, especially if you spend a lot of time sitting down

Do this if you want to improve your hip mobility

Fit & Well · Jan 2