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Woman doing a Pilates glute bridge

I ditched sit-ups and crunches for this 30-minute Pilates routine to build a stronger core — here’s what happened to my abs

By Jessica Downey published

Pilates is a great alternative to standard ab workouts if you want to build core strength without crunches and sit-ups. Here's a 30-minute routine to get you started.

Fitness
Woman with light brown hair lies on her stomach in her vest and shorts on a blue MAXYOYO Japanese Floor Mattress with a blue price drop sales badge overlaid on the bottom left hand corner

3 Japanese floor mattresses to help your New Year's Eve guests sleep well

By Frances Daniels published

These Japanese floor mattress are ideal for giving guests a comfy spot to sleep on this New Year's Eve.

Mattresses
A couple sleeping on their sides facing the opposite way with two separate duvets

My husband and I tried the Scandi Sleep Method and love it — 3 reasons you will too

By Lauren Jeffries published

We avoided a sleep divorce thanks to the Scandinavian Sleep Method, but will it work for you too? Three telltale signs that it will...

Sleep
Close up of a Fitbit Charge 6 with an orange band on a user's wrist next to an Apple Watch 10 with an out-of-focus green background

I walked 5,000 steps with the Apple Watch 10 vs. Fitbit Charge 6 — this device was more accurate

By Dan Bracaglia published

What happens when we pit the top smartwatch against the No. 1 fitness tracker in a test of step-count precision? You're about to find out.

Smartwatches
Mattress cover being machine stitched in a factory

What are mattress covers made from? Everything you need to know

By Alison Barretta published

An easy guide to the different types of mattress covers and how they affect your sleep comfort.

Mattresses
Man performing a push-up on yellow exercise mat at home during workout

Forget the gym — you just need 15 minutes and these 5 bodyweight moves to build full-body strength and boost your stamina

By Sam Hopes published

Personal trainer shares a five-move bodyweight workout to build stamina and full-body functional strength without weights.

Fitness
Man performing bodyweight squat outside by the ocean during outdoor workout

I did squats with curtsy lunges every day for a week — here's what happened to my body

By John Carroll published

Here's what happened when our fitness writer John tried squats with curtsy lunges every day for one week, and why he's hooked.

Fitness
Two women sit on the Saatva Classic mattress in a bedroom. they're looking at the mattress trying to decide if this is the right one for their sleep needs

What’s the best hybrid mattress in 2024? I’m a sleep coach and these are my top picks

By Claire Davies last updated

We've tried, tested, and slept on over 20 hybrid mattresses — and I've narrowed them down to the best ones to buy for your sleep and budget

Mattresses
Image shows a spare room mattress placed on the floor and covered with white linens and pillows while a frosted green christmas tree sits in the corner surrounded by brightly wrapped presents

What to do and the places to avoid when putting your spare mattress on the floor

By Ruth Jones published

Following these simple rules will help your holiday guests stay warm and comfy when sleeping on a mattress on the floor

Mattresses
best mattress topper: Casper Comfy Mattress Topper, featuring a woman resting on her back enjoying said topper on her bed

The best memory foam mattress topper in 2024: tested by sleep experts

By Frances Daniels last updated

We've tested the best memory foam mattress toppers of 2024. These are the ones we recommend for every sleep style, budget and mattress.

Mattresses
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