
Lauren Geall
Deputy Site Editor
Lauren Geall is deputy site editor for Women’s Health UK and Men’s Health UK. She graduated from Exeter University with a BA in English Literature before studying an MA in Magazine Journalism at City, University London. She’s been writing about health, fitness and wellbeing for over five years, with a total of seven years in digital journalism. Prior to her current role, she worked at Stylist as the acting health and fitness editor. As well as being a keen runner, Lauren is passionate about women’s sport and can often be found cheering on Arsenal Women at the Emirates or keeping tabs on the Red Roses’ latest win.

Joe Wicks, 40, Shares 5 Exercises He Uses to Build Full-Body Muscle at Home
Simple, quick and easy to progress

Paddy McGuinness Just Did 10 Pull-Ups at 52 – Here's How That Compares to Men His Age
Ten strict pull-ups is no easy feat in your 50s. Here’s where McGuinness’ birthday effort ranks – and the targets men should aim for as they age

How Lewis Hamilton, 41, Trains His Core to Resist Movement – and 3 Ways You Can Do the Same
The seven-time world champion uses advanced anti-rotation exercises to prepare his core for the demands of racing. These three accessible moves train the same fundamental quality

Build Real Strength After 35 with Just 2 Movement Patterns per Workout – Meet the Two Pattern Protocol
Strength coach Judd Lienhard's plan helps you build full-body strength without cramming everything into every workout

Bear Grylls Relies on Just 3 Compound Lifts to Stay Strong at 52 – Here's the Workout
Grylls has ditched long, complicated workouts in favour of this simple strength routine

Doctor Karan Rajan Shares His Simple Formula for Eating 30g of Fibre a Day – and Why it Matters
It's cheap and effective

Men Over 50 Need Strong Shoulders to Age Well – Use These 3 Moves to Build the Foundation
‘As we age, preserving upper body strength becomes increasingly important for maintaining independence and capability’

Transform Your Cardio Fitness with Former SAS Soldier Jason Fox's Favourite 3-Exercise Finisher
Fox finishes his strength sessions with this relentless circuit

These 9 Celebrities Have Seriously Fast 5K Times – Here's How They Rank for Their Age
From Vernon Kay to Kevin Hart

At 42, Olly Murs' Sub-20 5K Puts Him in the 'Advanced' Category for His Age – See How You Compare
The singer has gone from being put off running for years to clocking a sub-20 5k. Here's how his times stack up against the average man in his 40s

Why Creatine Might Be Better Than Another Coffee After a Bad Night's Sleep
It's one of a long line of benefits the supplement has been shown to offer

How Josh Kerr Built His Record-Breaking Speed and Power – the 10 Strength Exercises He Relies On
The new mile world record holder focuses on lower-body strength, core stability and explosive power

'Nothing Flashy': The 6 Compound Lifts One Coach Says Build the Most Muscle After 50
The internet loves shortcuts, but Bryan Mataya says six 'boring' exercises are all most men need to build muscle and stay lean

'Make it Weird, Make it Sexy': The Quick Resistance Band Habit That Helps You Stay Mobile for Life
Stop robotic training costing you mobility by finishing your workouts like this

How Martin Lewis, 54, Builds Cardio Fitness on the Elliptical – and Why it's Ideal for Men Over 50
The Money Saving Expert founder has used it to replace the majority of his running sessions

'I'm a 35-Year-Old Doctor and Dad of 3 – This Is How I Build Full-Body Muscle in Just 25 Minutes'
Between hospital shifts and raising three young children, this doctor relies on a simple 25-minute workout to build strength and muscle without living in the gym

Simon Pegg, 56, Reveals the 3 Pillars of His Lifelong Fitness Plan
After getting in shape for Hollywood, the British actor discovered a fitness formula he plans to stick with for life

'As a 56-Year-Old PT, I'd Tell Every Man Over 50 to Use Strength Machines – Here Are 5 Reasons Why'
Machines are one of the safest and most effective ways to build muscle, recover better and keep progressing

Gladiators' Matt Morsia Reveals How to Eat 175g of Protein a Day for Just £4.93
The bodybuilder and TV star shared a simple meal plan that's high in protein, full of fruit and veg, high in volume and easy to cook

This 98-Year-Old Does 40 Push-Ups Every Single Day – Here’s the One Rule He Swears By
‘As they say, use it or lose it, and I don’t want to lose it’