Bridie Wilkins
Bridie is Fitness Editor at Women's Health UK. She spends her days sweating over new workouts, fitness launches and the best home gym kit so you have all that you need to get fit done. Her work has been published in Stylist, Glamour, Cosmopolitan and more. She’s also a part-time yoga teacher with a habit of nodding off mid savasana (not when she’s teaching, promise).
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20 best HIIT workouts for all levels, from 5 to 45 minutes long
Get your sweat on
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10 best yoga stretches to relieve tension and improve flexibility
For all levels 🧘♀️
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The advice on how to lose 1kg in a week is a minefield, so use our guide to get clear
No quick fixes, fads or crash diets here
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J Lo's former PT set me a month of butt workouts, these are my results
Think it sounds easy? Think again
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25 bum exercises & 10 bum workouts for a big bum
For all of you who asked 'how to get a bigger bum'
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29 arm exercises with weights to build upper-body strength
Dumbbell arm exercises to hit your biceps, triceps, shoulders and more
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25 best fitness apps to download now, for home & gym workouts, running, yoga & more
Tried and tested by the WH team
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'I tried EMS training, which claims to offer results equal to 4 hours of exercise in just 20 minutes'
WH Editor-in-Chief Claire Sanderson shares her honest review.
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‘I tested the Simba Hybrid Luxe Mattress for six months and I’ll never use another mattress'
WH’s Fitness Director shares her honest review
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Calisthenics guide: Benefits, exercises, workouts + tips for all levels
Everyone should (and can) be doing it
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16 best kettlebell exercises, complete with demos and instructions
From your legs to your arms and your core
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What is padel? 10 best courts in the UK + padel tennis rules
Padel tennis is the fastest growing sport in the world
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The best grip strength exercises to do at home and in the gym, and how to test yours
Good grip will help strengthen your whole body
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'I switched HIIT for weights for 6 weeks, here are my honest results'
I did two workouts per week
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Functional fitness guide: The best functional training exercises, classes and gyms
Mimicking everyday movements, get to know.
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TRX workout: 15 best exercises for a full-body workout
Studies show they're just as effective for muscle growth as weight training
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15 best rowing machines to buy for your home gym, from less than £100
Expert tested for the best home workouts
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Restorative yoga guide: What it is, 10 poses to try, and benefits
So long, stress
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14 benefits of yoga and why you should be doing it more regularly
It's not just about feeling calmer
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26 best resistance band exercises to get strong without weights
One of the cheapest pieces of kit to get fit
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12 major benefits of swimming that'll convince you to take it up this summer
From weight loss to better sleep
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Do the incline bench press to work your chest and shoulders
How to do it, plus benefits, variations and mistakes
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Will women race in the F1 again? Champion driver Jessica Hawkins thinks so
Aston Martin driving ambassador Hawkins says females 'need to see it to believe it'
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24 best gyms in London to visit in 2024
For every budget
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Creatine for women: What it is, how it works, proven benefits and the truth on side effects
It's a completely natural, cheap and expert-approved fitness supplement
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Zone 2 training guide: What is it, benefits + examples
It's one of the most important (and underrated) training forms
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Progressive overload explained: Example training plans, tips and benefits
Essential for results
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Bridgerton's Simone Ashley's simple health hacks, uncovered
Number 3 all the way.
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13 best fitness trackers and watches for women, tried and tested
These expert-tested fitness watches will help you smash your goals
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Gym workouts for beginners: A full-body and lower-body plan from a top PT
Consider these the only exercises you need.
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Joe Wicks sparks debate with menopause workout
‘Another patronising label given to women who aren’t young and pretty?’
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10 benefits of skipping that prove it's worth investing in a £2.99 rope
Plus, skipping workouts to try now