Bryony Firth-Bernard
Bryony is the Active Staff Writer at T3, covering content across fitness, outdoors and wearables. Ninety per cent of her life is spent on the gym floor, where her training focuses on a mixture of bodybuilding and powerlifting, while 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 trialling 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 105kg deadlift.
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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Burn fat and build muscle all over with a single dumbbell and these four exercises
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Forget the treadmill – this bodyweight bench workout is the perfect calorie crusher
It's short and sweet, but very sweaty
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Knee pain when hiking? Try these four helpful hacks from a strength coach
There’s no need to hang up your hiking boots just yet
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You only need this 30-minute dumbbell workout to build functional full-body muscle
Strapped for time? This short snappy session has you covered
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Best gym bag 2024 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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Best weight benches 2024: 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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Three core moves ‘everyone should be doing’ according to a fitness coach
And it’s not the plank…or sit-ups
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What is Spartan’s DEKA fitness challenge?
The race designed for all fitness levels tests strength, speed and endurance
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This no-nonsense dumbbell workout builds stronger quads, calves and glutes in 30 minutes
There's no reason to spend hours in the gym when there's workouts like this one
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4 simple methods to turn your walk into a walking workout, according to a personal trainer
Turn your lunch-time plod into a health-boosting stroll without running
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The best fitness advent calendars for workout warriors and runners
Stuffed with socks, protein bars and more!
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Sore lower back after running? A physio says these three exercises can help
If you’re prone to back aches after a run, give these a try!
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Feeling cold on your winter hike? An outdoor expert says you’re making this mistake
Apparently it's common with 'first-time hikers'
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This single exercise drastically strengthened my core – but it’s not what you think it is
There's no lying down involved and it's not your typical core exercise either
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Three ‘non-negotiable’ exercises for stronger, healthy knees, according to an expert
Thought leg day was out of the question? Think again!
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Can feeler sets help you lift more weight in the gym?
This warm-up technique could make all the difference between a 'good' and 'bad' workout
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This sweaty stair workout burns fat and builds total body strength in 10 minutes
Who needs running when you can just take the stairs?
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A towel and 10 minutes is all you need for this at-home reformer Pilates workout
No reformer? No problem!
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Forget the gym – a running coach says this bodyweight workout will make you faster
It's time to hit a new PB
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This four-move bodyweight workout increases lower back strength and longevity
Keep your back strong and healthy with this PT-approved workout for a pain-free life
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Jefferson curls: the unusual exercise to strengthen your lower back and core muscles
Are you doing these in your warm-ups and cool-downs?
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4 Elite athletes share their best advice to prepare for a HYROX
Because who better to get some words of wisdom from than the pros themselves, right?
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Skip the sit-ups – these 7 standing core exercises actually build midsection muscle
These PT-approved exercises boost core strength and improve posture, for healthier movement
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Ditch the gym – the FOLD Reformer turns your home into a fully-fledged Pilates studio!
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published