@HarryBullmore

Fitness writer at The Independent šŸ‹šŸ»ā€ā™‚ļø I love picking things up, putting them down again and writing about it āœļø ā€˜Looking pumpedā€™ - Arnie šŸ’Ŗ

 Bristol, England
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Iā€™m a fitness coach and this is why Nigella Lawson has unexpectedly become my fitness idol independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

Iā€™m a fitness coach and Nigella Lawson has unexpectedly become my fitness idol

In his latest Well Enough newsletter, senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore reveals why he thinks the newest ā€˜Great British Bake Offā€™ judge has found the perfect balance between exercise and enjoyment

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#Gymnastics training can show us the go-to #workout for ageing well ā€“ this coach reveals how to start at any age #StrengthTraining #fitness #longevity independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

Coach says gymnastics is the key to ageing well ā€“ and reveals how to start at any age

If you want to build strength, improve coordination and strengthen the link between mind and muscles, gymnastics is a great place to start. Coach Barney Linssen tells Harry Bullmore how to start at...

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As far as #fitness is concerned, something is invariably better than nothing, and these three 10-minute #workouts are among the best for getting *something* done on days when life gets away from you. #calisthenics #kettlebell #dumbbellworkouts independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

Expert coach shares his three favourite 10-minute workouts for busy people

Each week, senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore shares an efficient and accessible workout designed to help you get fit. This week expert coach Darren Ellis, who specialises in training people who...

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You only need four #dumbbell moves and 20 minutes to strengthen your entire body with this #workout independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

You only need four dumbbell moves and 20 minutes to strengthen your entire body

If you know how, you can put away a transformative workout in a couple of small weekly sessions. Thankfully, Harry Bullmore has spoken to strength training expert Dr Milo Wolf about the techniques...

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Many are spending more time and money than ever trying to be #fit and #healthy - but data suggests our collective health as a nation is declining in many areas. From interviews Iā€™ve done with #fitness experts, this appears to be the main issue. independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

The real reason youā€™re not as fit and healthy as you want to be

Forget willpower ā€“ Harry Bullmore explains why modern life is quietly working against your health goals, and shares a simple, rebellious way to fit more movement into your day without it feeling like...

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I tried #ChrisHemsworthā€™s five-move #workout for #AvengersDoomsday ā€“ and I was impressed independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

I tried Chris Hemsworthā€™s Avengers workout ā€“ and it wasnā€™t as intense as I expected

Chris Hemsworthā€™s trainer Luke Zocchi overhauled the starā€™s training for Avengers: Doomsday to help him look good and feel good ā€“ hereā€™s how he did it

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Expert trainer names his three essential exercises for a stronger more mobile body independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

Expert coach names his three essential exercises for strength, mobility and longevity

Hereā€™s how to start getting in ā€˜the best shape of your lifeā€™ with just one kettlebell

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#Walking 10,000 steps day might not matter if you donā€™t do this one thing, according to an #exercise expert independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

Walking 10,000 steps a day might not matter if you donā€™t do this 1 thing, expert says

If you want maximum benefits from walking, youā€™ll need to consider more than just your daily step count

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If you want a better #Hyrox time, an expert says you should do these five things on race day #hyrox2025 #hyroxbirmingham #hyroxready independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

If you want a better Hyrox time, expert says you should do these 5 things on race day

Shave minutes off your Hyrox time with these expert race-day insights

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Is training for a #marathon really going to satiate that deep-lying need for adventure, or is there a better way to go about it? I asked the experts. independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

Is the rise of endurance sports healthy ā€“Ā or a dangerous addiction to adventure?

Chances are you know someone who is training for a marathon or another endurance race. Harry Bullmore asks athletes and adventurers whether these events will really satisfy our deep-rooted desire for...

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How fit are professional @CrossFitGames athletes really? I went to train with one of the best to find out. independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

I tried training with CrossFit Games athlete Aimee Cringle ā€“ and it didnā€™t end well

ā€˜Sheā€™ll take you for a rideā€™, a fellow CrossFit athlete warned Harry Bullmore before the workout started. He was right.

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I asked four nutritionists for their meal deal choices ā€“ here are their top tips for a healthier lunch independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

The healthiest meal deals from Tesco and Sainsburyā€™s according to a nutritionist

Making informed choices in the supermarket can help you compile a more nutritious meal deal, nutritionists say

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I made *a lot* of mistakes during my first #Hyrox race - here are six lessons to ensure you avoid sharing the same fate independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

I made a lot of mistakes in my first Hyrox race ā€“ I wish I knew these 6 things before

My first Hyrox race didnā€™t go to plan, and now I canā€™t wait to do another one

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I tried the #japanesewalking method that is ā€˜better than walking #10000steps a dayā€™ independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

I tried the walking method ā€˜better than 10,000 steps per dayā€™ ā€“ this is why Iā€™m a fan

Movement in any form can benefit your health, says senior fitness writer Harry Bullmore. But can this latest walking trend help time-poor people step up their exercise plans?

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'Not only did I avoid losing #strength after a year of working out as a full-time traveller, but I actually got strongerā€™ This remains one of my favourite pieces for showing how a little bit of the basic stuff, done well, can go a long way independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

Swap the gym for this six-move kettlebell workout to build full-body strength at home

ā€˜Not only did I avoid losing strength after a year of working out as a full-time traveller, but I actually got strongerā€™

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I tried to get a 10K PB in just four weeks with @runna - hereā€™s what happened independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

I tried to get a 10K PB in just four weeks with Runna ā€“ hereā€™s what happened

The running app coached me through my training for a ā€˜first to fastā€™ 10K run

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An exercise scientist recommends simple trick to increase health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

Exercise scientist recommends simple trick to increase benefits of walking

Shorter bursts of more intense physical activity have a positive effect, says Harry Bullmore

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Scientists reveal the small lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk of heart disease and add 10 years to your life independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

The small changes to your diet, sleep and exercise that can add years to your life

Leading physical activity researchers Professor Emmanuel Stamatakis and Dr Nicholas Koemel tell Harry Bullmore the exact changes you can make to your sleep, diet and activity levels to improve heart...

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An ode to #dog ownership, and the many potential #health perks that come with it šŸ¶ independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

Iā€™ve found the ultimate science-backed health and longevity hack ā€“ owning a dog

Research has revealed that dog owners find their pets to be a major motivating force in getting them off the sofa and outdoors, walking regularly. Harry Bullmore, owner of a four-year-old cavachon,...

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I walked 10,000 steps a day with a weighted backpack for a week ā€“ here are five reasons Iā€™m not stopping independent.co.uk/health-andā€¦

I walked 10,000 steps a day with a weighted backpack ā€“ hereā€™s why Iā€™m not stopping

Use rucking to upgrade your walks, build strength and boost your fitness

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