
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 also works part-time as a casual fitness instructor, mainly leading strength and conditioning classes. 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 strength training. 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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9 new camping and hiking upgrades in 2025 to level up your autumn adventures
From lightweight tents to sustainable fleeces, here are the new gear drops for the new season
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This dumbbell-only workout and 30 minutes is all you need for an upper body muscle boost
You won’t even need a weight bench
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Yeti’s new Moon Dust collection adds cosmic cool to your outdoor gear
But it's more than just a pretty colour
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4 of the most underrated exercises for muscle growth, according to an exercise scientist
There’s one for your chest, shoulders, quads and biceps
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Can you take too many electrolytes?
An expert reveals what you should look out for
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Three bodyweight exercises for knee longevity, according to a fitness expert
Want to bend down with less pain and squat deeper? These exercises can help
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5 upright kettlebell exercises a fitness expert swears by for better core strength and movement
No crunches, sit-ups or planks here!
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No squats or lunges – this kettlebell workout helps build full-body strength in 30 minutes
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A running coach says this 7-move strength workout will make you more stable and explosive on the trails
A strong runner incorporates strength training
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A fitness expert ranks every glute exercise according to science – the best one isn’t what you think
It’s not hip thrusts
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Forget barbell squats – this five-move dumbbell workout builds stronger legs in 35 minutes
Hit all the major muscles in your lower body hard in minimal time
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4 exercises to help build powerful, strong calves, according to an expert
Here's how you add muscle to your calves to improve your athletic performance
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5 truths everyone should know about Hyrox, according to a champion
Megan Jacoby has delivered some gold
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A top strength coach shares a five-move weight-free workout to build a bigger chest
Yes, you can add chest muscle without weights and machines
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Forget sit-ups – a fitness expert says these 4 kneeling core exercises are much more effective
Ideal if you struggle with lower back or mobility issues too
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Two dumbbells are all you need and 30 minutes to strengthen your entire upper body
Train your arms, chest and shoulders with this quick 'get-in-and-go' workout
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When should you actually take electrolytes? Here’s what an expert says
And everything else you need to know about the supplement
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Autumn hiking is better: 5 things you’ll only experience in fall
From spectacular scenery to quieter trails, autumn is the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots and get outdoors
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Forget gym machines – you only need a barbell and this five-move workout to burn fat and boost strength
No more waiting for the leg press – with one piece of kit you'll be in and out the gym in no time
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5 tips to transition from summer to autumn camping, according to an outdoor expert
From upgrading your cooking setup to packing more layers
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A Pilates expert says you only need this two-minute move to release spinal tension and improve posture
So simple, yet incredibly effective
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I tried Hyperice’s new hot-cold knee gadget – and I’m ditching ice packs forever
Sore achy knees? The Contrast 2 Knee could give them the relief you're after
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Cossack squats: the underrated lower body exercise that boosts strength and mobility all-in-one
Move your body in a different direction to unlock serious leg strength
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Build muscle all over with light weights and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s full-body workout
You don't always have to lift heavy
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