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I’m a fitness writer, and the gym shoes I swear by have never been cheaper thanks to Black Friday

Deals on the ever-popular R.A.D one v2 are hard to come by, so this £39 saving could be worth snapping up

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I’ve found the best Garmin Black Friday deals to snap up after Cyber Monday

The smartwatch can help you improve your health and running performance

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The Calo meal delivery service saved me 75 hours per month – and we’ve got an exclusive discount code

Fresh Fitness Food has rebranded as Calo – could this meal delivery service deliver nutritious dinners to free up hours in my day?

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I’ve used creatine for five years to build strength and muscle - here’s why I recommend it

IN FOCUS: Fitness writer Harry Bullmore has taken creatine daily for five years, with impressive results. He speaks with experts to uncover the science behind the supplement

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10 best protein bars for building muscle and fuelling your workouts, tested by a fitness writer

I asked nutritionists what makes a good protein bar and tested a selection to find the best on the market

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Footballers, stop running 5K in pre-season – do these expert-approved drills instead for match-ready 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.

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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

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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?

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I tried Alex Yee’s running workout and it humbled me in just 40 minutes

The Olympic gold medal-winning triathlete describes it as ‘attainable’ – Personally, I’m unconvinced

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I tried Harry Styles’ intense 20-minute workout, and I severely underestimated how difficult it would be

I went full beast mode and tried one of the singer’s MMA-inspired workouts for myself

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I tried Harry Styles’ workout – I’m not surprised by his impressive Berlin Marathon time

HOW I TRAIN: Harry Styles’ impressive Berlin Marathon time left fans slack-jawed, writes Harry Bullmore

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I tried an Olympian’s one-move workout and it hit my whole body in just 20 minutes

This is what happens when a recreational exerciser tries to train like an Olympian

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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I tested the viral Fittle Box for two months, and now all my friends and family 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

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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

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Why going sober was one of the best things I’ve ever done (cloned)

IN FOCUS: For Harry Bullmore, alcohol played a part in many fond memories – but when he experimented with giving it up, several surprising benefits persuaded him to reassess his relationship with drinking

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These are the 11 best foam rollers for soothing sore muscles, tried and tested

Whether you’re warming up or recovering from a hard workout, these foam rollers can help

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I tried ‘the best kettlebell workout’, and it was surprisingly simple yet effective in just 10 minutes

‘You get sweaty, you get stronger, and you’re going to become a little bit more mobile too’

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I swapped the gym for a TRX suspension trainer, and I was impressed by the results

This time-efficient training tool can transform your exercise routine with fun, efficient workouts

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I made a lot of mistakes during my first Hyrox race – here are six things I wish I knew beforehand

My first Hyrox race didn’t go to plan, and now I can’t wait to do another one

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I’ve walked 10,000 steps a day for three years – these five surprising benefits are why I started

FITNESS IN FOCUS: The common 10,000 steps per day fitness goal has ‘no scientific basis’, a 2023 study concluded – but senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore found it works for him

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