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Walking and Running (6)

Starting out, shoes and building distance.

1. A First-Timer’s Guide to the Run-Walk Method
2. Do You Need Different Shoes for Walking and Running?
3. Getting Started With Trail Running: A Beginner’s Guide
4. Pick the Right Running Shoes for Your Feet
5. Running Terms to Know Before Your First Jog
6. Your First Fun Run: What to Do and When

Strength (5)

Weights, resistance bands and form.

1. A First-Timer’s Guide to Resistance Bands
2. How Heavy Should Your First Dumbbells Be?
3. How to Do a Squat With Good Form
4. Progressive Overload: The Simple Idea Behind Getting Stronger
5. What Is Core Strength and How Do You Train It?

Active Ageing (5)

Staying strong and steady as you get older.

1. Before You Start Balance Exercises After 60: A Safety Checklist
2. How to Get Up Safely After a Fall: A Step-by-Step Guide
3. Is It True That Older Adults Can’t Build Muscle?
4. Is Walking Enough Exercise After 65?
5. What People Get Wrong About Strength Training After 60

Workouts (4)

Simple routines for home and gym.

1. A 20-Minute Bodyweight Workout for Beginners
2. From Walking to Jogging: A Gentle 8-Week Plan
3. How to Warm Up Before Exercise
4. Strength Training for Beginners: Sets, Reps and Rest

Recovery (4)

Rest, stretching and avoiding common injuries.

1. How to Avoid Common Beginner Exercise Injuries
2. Sore After Exercise? What DOMS Is and What Helps
3. Stretching Basics: Static, Dynamic and When to Do Each
4. Why Rest Days Matter and How to Use Them

Active Habits (4)

Staying motivated and making movement part of every day.

1. Getting Back Into Exercise After a Break: A Gentle Plan
2. How Much Should You Move? Australia’s 24-Hour Guidelines Explained
3. How to Stay Motivated When Exercise Feels Hard
4. Sitting Less at Work: Simple Ways to Break Up Your Day

Fuel and Hydration (4)

Eating and drinking around exercise.

1. Are Electrolyte Drinks Worth It After Exercise?
2. Read a Sports Drink Label Before You Buy
3. Should I Eat Before an Early Morning Workout?
4. Sports Nutrition Terms Every New Exerciser Should Know

Gear and Home Gym (3)

What is worth buying and what the specs mean.

1. Do You Really Need a Home Gym? Five Myths Cleared Up
2. Vibration Plate Myths to Clear Up Before You Buy
3. What Is a Foam Roller and How Does It Work?