Restore your core (and pelvic floor!)

Pre-and postnatal fitness expert and mother-of-four, Shakira Akabusi talks to us about redefining exercise in motherhood and carving out a love of movement for life

Here’s how to get a whole-body workout at home

Core strength is very often underestimated by runners. This is a mistake because your core strength controls your body’s rotation and helps with the rhythmic movements between your upper and lower bod

A strong core is fundamental to both exercise performance and real-world movement, but if you’re sick of repetitive abs circuits this full-body session will work your middle while bringing every other muscle group to the fore

Barre workouts don’t just build strength and improve posture – they also nourish your mind. By boosting mental focus, releasing feel-good endorphins and easing stress and anxiety, barre lifts your mood and helps you feel more grounded. Try this mindful sequence from Alice West to reconnect with your authentic self

A strong core is fundamental to both exercise performance and real-world movement, but if you’re sick of repetitive abs circuits this full-body session will work your middle while bringing every other muscle group to the fore