Alice Porter

2 weeks ago | fitandwell.com | Alice Porter

From running around in the garden to chasing friends in the playground, doing cardio came naturally in childhood. But as an adult, it can often feel like a chore. While I love strength training, I've never found a good cardio routine that I enjoy—always finding excuses to skip runs. That was until last year, when I decided to give tennis a proper go.

2 weeks ago | mkfm.com | Alice Porter

Research conducted by the Behavioural Insights Team, on behalf of the charity Alcohol Change UK, examined the drinking habits of more than 4,000 UK adults. It found that people who consumed alcohol within the NHS guidelines had worse health than non-drinkers. Compared to people who never consumed alcohol, rates of cardiovascular disease increased from 1% to 5%, for cancer it went from 1% to 4%.

3 weeks ago | fitandwell.com | Alice Porter

It's normal to experience changes in our mobility as we get older. Many people find movements like touching their toes or getting up from the sofa start to feel more challenging. One of the best ways to offset this is through regular movement. But which exercises are the most effective for maintaining strength and mobility as you age? According to Rachel Lennon, Pilates instructor and founder of The Wellness Tribe, there's one simple move that everyone should do for longevity: the glute bridge.

3 weeks ago | fitandwell.com | Alice Porter

I used to think that the shoes I wore for my daily walks weren't important. As long as they kept my feet dry and reasonably comfortable, I was happy. But as I increased my step count to hit at least 10,000 steps a day, I noticed that I was getting some joint pain around my knees and ankles while walking. I live in a city and mostly walk on concrete, so I didn't want to wear the walking shoes I own that are designed for trails and muddy paths.

3 weeks ago | fitandwell.com | Alice Porter

Reformer Pilates is more popular than ever, with studios launching across the nation and home reformer machines flooding Amazon. This type of Pilates is perfomed on a reformer machine. It features a sliding platform, called a carriage, that uses detachable springs to modify how difficult it is to move it back and forth. There are also ropes and handlebars that are used to either help you balance, or add more resistance. What is a Pilates Reformer?