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Harry Bullmore

Fitness Writer

Harry Bullmore is The Independent’s fitness writer, covering news, reviews and features on all things exercise-related. As a keen gym-goer, he is always experimenting with new training styles and techniques to find fun and effective ways to stay in shape – be that home workouts, Pilates, strength training or gymnastics. He is also studying for his National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer qualification. Before joining The Independent, he wrote on fitness topics for Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, Fit&Well, Live Science and TechRadar. You can follow him on Instagram @harry_bullmore_fitness_writer.

<p>Lifting straps are the affordable holy grail for leg strength </p>
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Lifting straps can help you build strength, and they’re less than £10

<p>If you haven’t added a massage ball to your warm-up routine, now might be the time to try one </p>
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I’m a fitness writer and a massage ball is always part of my warm-up

<p>The five stretches you should do every day, according to a flexibility expert</p>
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Five stretches you should be doing every day, according to an expert

<p>A first look at the Myprotein advent calendar for 2024 </p>
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The Myprotein advent calendar is now available for preorder

<p>My step count has become a big part of my wellbeing routine </p>
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Five reasons why you should be walking 10,000 steps every day

<p>Ready to upgrade your training and strengthen your core with this understated tool? </p>
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Strengthen your core at home with parallettes

<p>While some people swear by their pre-workout, these energy-boosting drinks might not be right for everyone </p>
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Do I need to take pre-workout? What are the benefits of these drinks?

<p>I tried Alex Yee’s running workout and found the experience truly humbling </p>
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I tried Alex Yee’s running workout and it humbled me in 40 minutes

<p>This treadmill alternative is one of my favourite forms of cardio – and it’s less than £20</p>
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Why you should switch to a skipping rope for your cardio

<p>After training with them for a year I think everyone should try using gymnastic rings </p>
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I swapped the gym for this £30 training tool for a year

<p>Knowing how to do this move like an expert will make all the difference to your gym sessions </p>
Fitness and wellbeing

How to bench press: Strength expert reveals three common mistakes

<p>Why squats should be a staple feature in your workouts, according to an expert coach</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Master the squat for stronger legs with this expert coach’s top tips

<p>We tested the best foam rollers for superior muscle recovery </p>
Fitness and wellbeing

Best foam rollers for soothing sore muscles, tried and tested

Fitness and wellbeing

Best foam rollers for soothing sore muscles, tried and tested

<p>We tested the best foam rollers for superior muscle recovery </p>
<p>Whether you’re looking for capacity, compartments or comfort, we tested the very best gym bags available </p>
Fitness and wellbeing

13 best men’s gym bags for every kind of workout

<p>This new protein powder comes with a more affordable price tag, but is it worth it? </p>
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I tried Myprotein’s new cheaper protein powder and it’s my new go-to

<p>This is how to perform a deadlift correctly, according to a strength expert</p>
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How to perform a deadlift correctly, according to a strength expert

<p>The exact workout triathlete Alex Yee used to win Olympic gold</p>
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The exact workout triathlete Alex Yee used to win Olympic gold

<p>The exact workout triathlete Alex Yee used to win Olympic gold</p>
Fitness and wellbeing

The exact workout triathlete Alex Yee used to win Olympic gold

<p>Ashwagandha for men – what are the benefits and should you take it?</p>
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Ashwagandha for men – what are the benefits and should you take it?

<p>The actor used a blended training style for fitness and resillience </p>
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Try training like Jennifer Garner with this three-move workout

<p>As a weight trainer and a veggie these are the tips I use to stay strong </p>
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These 6 diet tips helped me build muscle as a vegetarian

<p>Dip belts are a must-have accessory for lifting enthusiasts </p>
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Three ways a dip belt can help you build a stronger chest and back

<p>Hugh Jackman pushed his training to new limits while preparing for the film</p>
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Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine workout revealed by his trainer

<p>Which supplements should you take to build muscle? </p>
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Which supplements should I take to build muscle?

<p>I’ve been using creatine for the last four years to improve my strength and performance </p>
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What is creatine and why should you use it?

<p>Should men take a multivitamin? </p>
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Men’s multivitamins: What makes them different plus benefits

<p>Which supplements should you take to build muscle? </p>
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Which supplements should I take to build muscle?

<p>I’ve been using creatine for the last four years to improve my strength and performance </p>
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What is creatine and why should you use it?

<p>Should men take a multivitamin? </p>
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Men’s multivitamins: What makes them different plus benefits

<p>I swapped the gym for resistance band workouts for a week, and was pleasantly surprised by the results </p>
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I swapped the gym for resistance bands – here are my results

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I swapped the gym for resistance bands – here are my results

<p>I swapped the gym for resistance band workouts for a week, and was pleasantly surprised by the results </p>
<p>Should you take whey protein or amino acid supplements? </p>
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Whey protein vs amino acids: Which supplement should you take?

<p>This stationery bike workout tested my endurance in just 20 minutes </p>
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This 20-minute stationary bike workout is expert recommended

<p>Spirulina is part of a class of superfoods boasting a slew of health benefits </p>
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What is spirulina and how does it support good health?

<p>They provide high amounts of protein, carbs and calories </p>
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What is weight gainer and who should use it?

<p>They provide high amounts of protein, carbs and calories </p>
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What is weight gainer and who should use it?

<p>These are the three supplements I swear by </p>
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The three supplements I use every day to build strength and muscle

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