
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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JLab Epic Open Sport review: serious volume and brilliant battery life
JLab’s latest open-ear headphones deliver great audio and long-lasting battery life, but have a slightly skeewif fit
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The JM press: the underrated exercise to unlock 3D triceps and pressing power
Fill out your t-shirt sleeves and boost your bench press with the JM press
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5 best push-up variations for strength and longevity
A physical therapist says these push-up variations will "change your entire body"
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Weights before cardio, or after? A new study confirms which is best for strength and fat loss
Yes, exercise order is important
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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s quick hit dumbbell workout delivers serious strength gains
Start your week the right way – with this simple 30-minute, four-move strength workout
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No plank needed – build a stable core with this 8-minute upright ab workout
You can build a strong core without getting on the ground
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Protect your camp and food: 4 easy tips to keep rodents away
Keep unwanted critters out of your gear and food with these quick, effective campsite tips
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Boost lower body muscle and burn fat with this speedy 20 minute dumbbell workout
Leg day doesn’t have to be skipped, especially with quick, effective sessions like this
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Move over Apple – Huawei’s new Fit 4 Pro has landed, and at an irresistible price
Plus, it comes with two free gifts!
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Z press: the underrated upper-body exercise for stronger shoulders and a rock-solid core
Add this to your next push day for better overhead strength, improved posture, and sculpted shoulders
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Sculpt full-body strength and muscle with two dumbbells and these seven exercises
No gym required
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Amazfit’s Fenix-style adventure watch just got a major boost with smarter maps and better GPS
The affordable T-Rex 3 adventure sports watch just got better
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Science says this is how much muscle you could gain by taking creatine
If it's not already part of your supplement routine, now's the time to add it
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This outdoor app can identify more than 50,000 plants by just taking a photo
AllTrails’ new ‘Outdoor Lens’ feature is a botanist’s dream
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Chilly’s BIG MOUTH is a barrel-sized bottle for really thirsty people
It'll keep your drinks hot for 48 hours and ice cold for 72
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A top trainer shares a 10-minute six-pack workout to sculpt strong abs
These 8 bodyweight exercises will help carve a solid six-pack
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Merrell Moab Speed 2 GTX review: a speedy hiker, with a fashion-forward design
Ultra-lightweight, comfy, and effortlessly stylish
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Time crunched? This five-move dumbbell circuit builds muscle and burns fat
No need to skip your workout, this 30-minute circuit has your entire body covered
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Sandals on the trail: smart swap or risky move?
Hiking sandals are making a comeback as an outdoor staple, but are they really adventure-ready?
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5 exercise swaps you should make for more muscle growth
These smart swaps from an exercise scientist could just be what you need to up your gains
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How to pick the best sports supplements for peak performance
Whether you're looking to build muscle or boost your recovery, an expert reveals how to pick the right supplements for your goals
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5 common hiking injuries (and how to prevent them)
Because nothing quite spoils a hike like a blister or sprained ankle
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As an outdoor writer, these are the 3 apps I can’t live without
Download these for your next outdoor adventure
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Loosen stiff hips in five minutes with these three bodyweight exercises
Better hip mobility equals better movement quality
By Bryony Firth-Bernard Published