
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.
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What’s the best tent for Glastonbury in the heat?
Here are a few top contenders that’ll keep you cool
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Skip the gym – build strength from head to toe with this 40-minute dumbbell workout
Target your lower and upper body muscles in one with this full-body workout
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Strengthen and sculpt your side abs with this 10-minute bodyweight workout
Build a more powerful torso, while protecting your back
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5 reasons your chest isn’t growing, according to an exercise scientist
Not seeing any pec growth? This might be why
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Forget hot hikes – this Columbia gear is designed to keep you cool as a cucumber
Beat the heat with advanced cooling and sun protection tech
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The three-move workout Alan Ritchson uses to pack on upper body muscle
It's a giant set that will smoke your biceps, triceps, and shoulders
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5 festival camping tips to guarantee a great night’s sleep
Avoid festival fatigue and wake up refreshed so you can make more memories
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Coleman just dropped two new festival tents that pitch up in a matter of minutes
Less stress setting up, more time making memories
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This GoPro is built for beginners, and it’s now super cheap at Amazon
Grab the GoPro Hero for less than £200
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This last-minute GoPro Father’s Day offer is the deal we’ve all been waiting for
Snap up the Hero 13 Black for over £100 off
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Why your arms aren’t growing: 5 mistakes you’re probably making
Don't let these common mistakes hold back your gains
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3 stylish sneaker alternatives to Adidas Sambas – and they're all on sale
Get your hands on a cheap pair of Gazelles, Handball Spezials, or SL72 trainers
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You only need a kettlebell and these four exercises to build a stronger, resilient body
Push, pull, hinge and squat to build full-body, functional strength
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Skip the crunches – this five-move upright ab workout builds a strong, stable core
You can build a stronger core without hitting the floor
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Best rowing machine 2025 for a full-body workout at home
The best rowing machines to buy today, from top brands including NordicTrack, WaterRower, Hydrow and more
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5 signs it’s time to turn back on your hike
It's perfectly ok to call it a day on your hike earlier than expected, especially if any of these crop up...
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This 30-minute strength circuit adds upper body muscle where you really want it
This quick-fire workout can help build your chest, arms, back and shoulders
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The North Face’s iconic puffer jacket has fallen to an all-time low price
The 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket is mega cheap in a variety of colourways – don’t miss out!
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5 best quad exercises, backed by an exercise scientist
Build quads that pop with these highly effective exercises
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11 best bodyweight exercises for adding muscle size and power to your upper body
Fill out your shirt from all angles with these home-friendly exercises
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Beetroot juice – the key to better workout performance? A new study reveals surprising benefits
Looks like they do more than make your summer salad taste good
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The DJI Flip just took a major price dive – and it’s perfect for new drone pilots
It's just hit its lowest-ever price on Amazon
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I tried Primal’s Personal Series HIIT Bench and it might just be the best investment for your home gym setup
This adjustable weight bench and 40kg dumbbell duo is your all-in-one strength training solution
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Forest bathing is the only meditation that truly works for me – here’s why
I've finally found something that gives my busy mind a much-needed break
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