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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > a70/70/9735 > elaine-paige-fitness

At 78, Elaine Paige relies on these 3 simple fitness habits to help her ‘feel 25’

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (491+ words) Research links these habits to longevity Actress, singer and West End royalty Elaine Paige, 78, has always had an active lifestyle by default. "I was in the theatre every night of my life except Sundays,' Elaine told Great British Life. 'It's…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > travel > a70/63/9199 > costa-rica

‘I travelled to Costa Rica – here’s what it taught me about longevity"

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (999+ words) There are countless places worth exploring in Costa Rica, but if a sabbatical or backpacking trip isn't on the cards, there are two destinations that pair perfectly for one bucket-list holiday. La Fortuna, tucked inland in the north, is a…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > a70/61/8581 > cardio-age-recommendations

How much cardio you really need in every decade, from your 20s to 90s – and why it matters

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (624+ words) Maximise heart health, longevity and fitness in every decade Your VO2 max " the maximum amount of oxygen your body can absorb and use during exercise " declines by roughly 5-10% per decade after the age of 30, says Baah, with sedentary individuals and those…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > workouts > a69/72/7456 > 5-minute-bodyweight-workout-stay-strong-after-50

The 5-minute bodyweight workout helping busy women stay strong after 50

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (830+ words) A trainer-designed, no-equipment routine that keeps muscles active and joints mobile when time is tight As we age, strength, balance and mobility become essential for feeling capable and confident in our bodies. Research shows that muscle mass can decline by…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > a70/58/4729 > 99-year-old-fitness-routine

‘At 99, I still train every week and walk twice daily – these 8 longevity rules keep me moving’

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (324+ words) 'I've been practicing them my whole life' When I stumbled across Betty, 99, nailing a plank while casually chatting away like it was nothing on Instagram, I immediately messaged her granddaughter " personal trainer and nutrition coach Amy " who had posted the…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > strength-training > a70/58/4686 > jennifer-lopez-weight-training

Why J Lo, 56, switched cardio for weights to ‘stay youthful’ – and whether you should do the same

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (296+ words) Exactly what the switch has done for her, and how you could benefit At 56, Jennifer Lopez is proof that adapting your training routine with age pays off. Just take this Instagram post. The star looks stronger than ever " and she…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > beauty > skin > g64/31/9183 > peptide-serum

9 best peptide serums for plump, glowing skin in 2025

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1718+ words) Everything you need to know about the powerhouse ingredient With so many ingredients vying for a spot in your skincare routine, we understand it can take a lot for a new product to earn a place in your lineup. We…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > a70/17/0404 > walking-12000-steps-a-day-midlife

I committed to walking 12,000 steps every day in midlife – here’s what actually changed

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (945+ words) What happened when one WH writer (a busy mum of three) consistently hit 12k steps a day Walking, it's safe to say, has exploded in popularity over the past few years. Thanks in part to a brief worldwide hiatus (we'll say…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > workouts > a70/37/9293 > angela-rippon-fitness-routine-at-81

At 81, Angela Rippon relies on these 4 simple habits to stay fit with age – and anyone can do them

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (439+ words) She's proof they work Here's exactly what Angela does, and what the science says about their benefits for longevity. Last year, in an interview with The Guardian Angela said, "Yesterday, at tennis, there were four of us playing doubles and…...

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womenshealthmag.com > uk > fitness > a70/39/0226 > hip-mobility-exercise

Doing hip longevity lunges daily could help you feel 25 at 65 – here's why they really work

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (349+ words) People say the uncommon exercise has transformed how they move It is possible to counteract age-related mobility decline. Fact. While research shows that hip mobility reduces by 6-7% per decade after the age of 55, other studies show that long-term stretching and…...