9 best protein bars for workout fuel, recommended by a nutritionist I’ve taste-tested a selection of expert-recommended protein bars The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
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 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 The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025
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 The Independent UK · Mar 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
The Independent UK · Jan 3, 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 2, 2025 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
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 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
The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024 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’
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024 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
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024 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
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024 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
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024 I asked a trainer for a five-move foam rolling routine to soothe sore muscles – here’s what he prescribed Body feeling a bit beaten up? Try this routine
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024 I walked 10,000 steps a day with a weighted backpack for a week – here are five reasons I’m not stopping Use rucking to upgrade your walks, build strength and boost your fitness
TechRadar · Aug 25, 2024 This $2,350 weight bench is prettier than anything in my living room Technogym's stylish and space-saving exercise solution gives a new meaning to the term 'home gym'.
The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024 I swapped the gym for resistance bands for a week – here are three reasons why I loved it As a regular gym-goer, I challenged myself to train for a week using just a single resistance band, and the results surprised me