Ed Cooper

A freelance writer and former Deputy Digital Editor at Men's Health, Ed specializes in health and fitness. He has previously written for WIRED, British GQ, ASOS, Runner's World, Esquire, Lululemon and many more.

Articles by: Ed Cooper

Muscular woman performing step up with dumbbells in gym
"It mirrors real life better than most gym exercises" A celebrity PT recommends this simple move as the best strength exercise most over 50s aren't doing

By Ed Cooper

David Higgins has trained everyone from Margot Robbie and Scarlet Johansson to Richard Madden and Pedro Pascal.

Caucasian man performing hip bridge
'Hip bridges are brilliant': A PT who's trained everyone from Pedro Pascal to Margot Robbie shares his go-to exercise for staying pain-free over 30

By Ed Cooper

'It takes 2-6 weeks' to start building a pain-free back, according to a celebrity PT.

Older man at home lunging on a yoga mat
'No barbell, no special equipment and no gym membership required': the forward lunge is the best simple move you're not doing, and it's vital for over-50s

By Ed Cooper

why everyone needs to be lunging for lifelong muscle power, especially older adults.

Man taking part in the CoachCube workout class
'This just knows so much more than a human ever could': Meet CoachCube, the intelligent AI personal trainer that lives inside a Tron-style box room

By Ed Cooper

We tried an AI personal trainer inside a futuristic 'controlled environment' booth: meet CoachCube, an interactive AI gym class in central London.

Man in vest in gym performing trap bar deadlift
Not a squat, not a deadlift — the trap bar deadlift 'sits between' the two, builds muscle fast and is safe for the over-50 crowd

By Ed Cooper

This deadlift variation makes the move more like a squat, and it's a perfect full-body muscle exercise

Woman carrying yellow kettlebells in a farmer's carry
'You pick something heavy up and you walk with it': A celebrity PT recommends this back-to-basics move as the best strength exercise for over 50s

By Ed Cooper

How a single gym exercise — the farmer's carry — can prepare your body for life after 50.

caucasian man's hand wearing a smart ring, with a statistical overlay
I tried to improve my sleep using expert advice for 4 weeks and recorded it all on my Oura Ring – and it worked

By Ed Cooper

Is better sleep really about biohacks and perfect scores, or simply discipline and consistency? I tracked what genuinely changed and what didn’t

Black woman in athleisure walking in park with phone and earbuds
7 ways to walk for fitness, from rucking to the viral 'Japanese walking' trend

By Ed Cooper

7 walking workouts you need to know about, from beginner-friendly, low-impact routines to tougher sweat sessions.

Woman doing yoga
5 essential stretches office workers should be doing every day, according to an expert

By Ed Cooper

Tight hips, sore shoulders or a stiff back don't have to be a daily reality. These expert-approved, no-fuss moves will help you boost mobility, reduce pain and smooth out any sign of ‘tech neck’

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