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To be healthy, the NHS recommends that adults should do 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity every week. You should also do strength exercises twice a week.
To be healthy, the NHS recommends that adults should do 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity every week. You should also do strength exercises twice a week.

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10 of the best stretches for running in 2023

Why are running stretches so important? Find out everything you need to know in this article, including 10 of the best stretches for runners in 2023.

The best exercises for sustainable bulking

Which workout should you be doing if you want to bulk up and gain muscle? Find out 5 of the best exercises for sustainable bulking.

8 alternatives to going to the gym

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Your guide to basal metabolic rate (BMR)

We all have a BMR. Calculating yours is straightforward – and once you know it, you’ll know how many calories your body needs simply to survive.

Your recommended daily steps by age

If you've not already, it’s worth considering how many steps medical professionals recommend we take each day to help support our bodies’ physical health.

Meditation guide: An introduction to meditation for beginners

There’s a common misconception that meditation is about turning off your thoughts. In this meditation guide, we introduce what’s really involved.

6 of the best exercises for kids

Discover 6 different exercises you could introduce to your kids, as well as how you could encourage them to exercise and how long they should exercise for.

The bedroom workout

No money or time for gym? Here's a short home workout! Keeping at a healthy weight is great for both your physical and mental health.

9 ways to lose arm fat

Got some arm fat that won't budge? Need some inspiration on how to remove it? We can help with that. Learn 9 ways to remove arm fat and more in our guide.

12 of the best arm exercises for women

Ready to start training your arms? Learn 12 of the best arm exercises for women, with and without weights in our guide. With extra top tips, learn more today.

Why is strength training important?

Strength training doesn’t need to be at the gym. You can do these workouts at home! For tips on how to get the best results from your strength training, read on.

15 of the best ab workouts for women at home

Discover 15 of the best ab workouts for women you can do from home - with clear instructions & other useful tips for getting strong, healthy abs.

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