Bryony Firth-Bernard
Bryony is the Active Staff Writer at T3, covering content across fitness, outdoors and wearables. She recently completed her PT Level 3 qualification with the PFCA and ninety per cent of her life is spent on the gym floor, where her training focuses on a mixture of bodybuilding and powerlifting. The other 10% is split between the outdoors, socialising and eating (not in that particular order). She loves writing accessible workouts, as well as testing and trialing the latest fitness products - from pre-workout powders to lifting straps - that will help everyone reach their fitness goals.
Having always dabbled in 'the gym', it was during the Lockdowns that Bryony developed a newfound love for fitness, specifically weightlifting. As well as reaping the physical benefits of this style of training, it wasn't long before she discovered the huge mental benefits it possesses too. Now, she's currently working towards getting her 110kg squat and 120kg deadlift. She also enjoys a new fitness challenge once in a while and completed her first HYROX back in 2023 with just four months of training and no prior running experience.
Previously, she worked as Health and Fitness Product Writer for What's The Best and Yours. Her bylines have also appeared in Good Housekeeping, Red magazine (where she interviewed Andy Murray's Strength and Conditioning Coach), and she's even done a little news reading on Heart Radio.
Latest articles by Bryony Firth-Bernard
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3 essential strength exercises every hiker should be doing, according to an outdoor expert
Boost your performance on the trails and reduce the likelihood of injuries
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You only need two dumbbells, 30 minutes and this five-move workout to grow your arms
Your t-shirt sleeves will feel fuller by the time you’ve finished
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This 30-minute full-body dumbbell workout is all you need to grow muscle all over
Full-body gains with this simple, straightforward dumbbell workout
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Best gym bag 2025 fit for gym kings and queens
The best gym bags will help you carry around your sweaty workout gear in style
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Sculpt a strong upper body and solid core with this four-move Pilates workout
Just grab a light pair of dumbbells or two medium-sized water bottles
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5 stretches to achieve a bigger squat, according to a mobility expert
Don't let your mobility hold you back from lifting bigger weight
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Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro review: Premium features without the price tag
With a large AMOLED display and GPS for less than £65, do affordable fitness trackers get any better than this?
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Boost your run speed, strength and power with this lower-body kettlebell workout
Powerful legs for more speed and less injury
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This four-move HYROX workout will improve your running and build lower-body muscle
Compromised running is key if you want to smash a HYROX PB
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Garmin launches the Tactix 8 with new rucking and diving features and a built-in microphone
It may be the most hardcore Garmin yet
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R.A.D One vs V2: is it worth the upgrade?
As someone who’s trained in both, here's my honest opinion
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You don’t need the gym – boost total-body strength with this beginner-friendly resistance band workout
It's also low-impact and can improve your mobility too
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Sore ankles squatting? Margot Robbie’s trainer says this simple hack can help
All you’ll need is two books
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New to kettlebells? Try this four-move, beginner-friendly workout to build full-body strength
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Best treadmills for walking and running, tested by experts
The best treadmills can help you get road fit and improve cardio health without even leaving the house
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This five-move workout from Hugh Jackman’s trainer builds a stronger body in minimal time
It uses compound exercises and supersets to hit multiple muscles, fast
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You don’t need to train for hours – I tried Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 25-minute weight workout
After just six minutes I was left with a massive pump
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4 muscle-building mistakes that are sabotaging your gains, according to an expert
Don't stop yourself from getting swole by making these silly mistakes
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Three underrated Pilates exercises that will build phenomenal core strength
Remove sit-ups and crunches from your routine and add these instead
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Build muscle and burn fat with just two kettlebells and this 20 minute workout
Don't have long to train? A fitness coach says this workout delivers plenty of bang for your buck
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How many rest days should you really be taking between workouts?
If you’re not making time for adequate recovery, then you’ll be leaving gains on the table
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You only need one dumbbell and these three exercises to burn calories and boost your metabolism
It combines strength and cardio to really ramp up the intensity
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A fitness trainer shares three anti-aging exercises that’ll ‘make you feel young forever’
They’ll help to boost long-term strength, power and mobility
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Best weight benches 2025: elevate your home workouts to the next level
The best weight bench for home workouts, from simple flat benches to adjustable home gym platforms
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