November 4, 2024
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October 4, 2024
Achieve next-level fitness with the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro Series
Looking for a professional fitness tracker that brings confidence and style to your workouts? Enter the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series – the first smartwatch to be equipped with the Huawei TruSense System, taking health…
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October 1, 2024
Buggy strolls: tackle trail walking with baby
Looking for an activity that mum and bubba can enjoy? Multi-terrain trail walking boasts benefits for all the family. Head off the beaten track with our expert buggy strolling advice, courtesy of iCandy. It’s easy…
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September 24, 2024
Build stabilising strength with this core workout
From preventing injuries to providing rock-solid steadiness in workouts and everyday life, there are plenty of reasons to build a stronger core. This core workout targets those deep stabilising muscles. In previous decades, our attitude to…
Fitness
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October 22, 2024
How to sequence your own yoga session
Looking to take your yoga to the next level? International yoga expert Mark Stephens shares his advice on respecting the teacher within. Mark Stephens shares yoga to enhance health, clarity and joy. The initial allure…
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October 20, 2024
Visit Dubrovnik for a holiday of sport
Looking for sun and sport with a backdrop of captivating views? Lucy Miller enjoyed six days in sunny Croatia, where the entire family juggled daily sport with good food, all the while soaking in the…
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October 1, 2024
Buggy strolls: tackle trail walking with baby
Looking for an activity that mum and bubba can enjoy? Multi-terrain trail walking boasts benefits for all the family. Head off the beaten track with our expert buggy strolling advice, courtesy of iCandy. It’s easy…
Gear
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October 4, 2024
Achieve next-level fitness with the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Pro Series
Looking for a professional fitness tracker that brings confidence and style to your workouts? Enter the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 Series – the first smartwatch to be equipped with the Huawei TruSense System, taking health…
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September 20, 2024
Our top home workout kit for 2024
Add variety to your home workout with some simple pieces of equipment, and get inspired by the latest home kit. One of the great things about home exercise is the huge range of affordable equipment…
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July 5, 2024
The latest sporty swimwear and bikinis for summer 2024
Embrace the sun, sea and sand this summer, with these tried-and-tested sporty swimwear sets and bikinis. Whether you’re lounging around the pool or love to hit the waves, there’s no denying the perfect sporty swimwear…
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April 26, 2024
Fuel your fitness performance with mitochondria
If you want to feel energised and on top form both before and after your workouts, the trick is to focus on your mitochondria, says Louise Pyne. It’s normal to lack a bit of bounce…
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April 10, 2024
How to meal prep: the busy girl’s guide
Frantically packing meals for the day ahead is a sure-fire way to stress you out! Batch-cooking – or meal prepping – ensures there’s always a nutritious option to hand. Lucy Miller shares how to meal…
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April 4, 2024
Benefits of micro-dosing your diet
Breaking down nutritional habits into digestible things to do every day will help navigate an intentional path towards your workout goals, says nutritional therapist Caroline Hind, who shares the benefits of micro-dosing your diet. Most…
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September 3, 2024
7 ways to fuel up this month
Keep your eyes on the finishing line with the help of this month’s fit fuel foods and drinks. Raising the bar Upgrade your usual chocolate bar to Happi Cacao Nibs Crunch Oat M!lk Chocolate (£7…
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July 4, 2024
6 tips on how to get enough protein
Not sure how to get enough protein? Wondering whether you can consume too much? Performance nutritionist Andrew Shepherd answers the common concerns. How much protein should you have daily? In the UK, adults are advised…
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July 4, 2024
5 ways to eat to boost your focus
Strengthen your mental muscle and eat to boost your focus and concentration during workouts. Words: Rob Hobson Try a supplement Nootropics enhance focus by affecting biochemical pathways and brain mechanisms, with nutritional supplements often containing…
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July 5, 2024
Strength-training workout for runners
Getting strong for the outdoors sometimes starts by doing the leg work indoors – so boost your runs with this strength-training workout for runners. The only way to run faster and harder is to run…
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July 4, 2024
How to stay hydrated this summer
Running in the summer is almost guaranteed to make you break a sweat, but do you know how to stay hydrated when you train? Read on… Water is essential for your body to function. You…
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April 19, 2024
How to improve your running performance
If you want to know how to improve your running performance, warming up wisely and taking time for a proper cool-down could make all the difference. Here’s how… Hands up if you did at least…
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Workouts
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September 24, 2024
Build stabilising strength with this core workout
From preventing injuries to providing rock-solid steadiness in workouts and everyday life, there are plenty of reasons to build a stronger core. This core workout targets those deep stabilising muscles. In previous decades, our attitude to…
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September 20, 2024
Strengthen your lower body with this at-home workout
Target your glutes, thighs and hips with this at-home workout designed to tone and strengthen your lower body. Did you know, women are pre-disposed to lay down fat on their lower body for fertility? While…
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September 20, 2024
Upper-body workout to activate your arms
Unlock strong shoulders and shapely arms with this at-home upper-body workout, designed to hit all the major muscle groups. Exercising your upper-body will not only make your arms and back look more toned in sleeveless…
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September 20, 2024
20-minute bodyweight workout for beginners
Looking to start your fitness journey but unsure where to begin? This 20-minute bodyweight workout is perfect for exercise newbies – no equipment needed! A bodyweight workout is a great way to build strength, improve…
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August 30, 2024
Blend ballet, Pilates and cardio with this Barre workout
Spice up your fitness routine this season with our ballet- and Pilates-inspired workout from Catie Miller, founder of Barre Series. Blending ballet, Pilates and cardio training, Barre is a low-impact way to get your sweat…
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August 23, 2024
Try this quick outdoor workout when you’re short for time
As we come to the end of the peak of summer, and the humidity and blazing heat starts to become more bearable, the idea of an outdoor workout might start to seem a lot more…
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March 28, 2024
Mental health benefits of listening to music during a workout
We all know exercise makes us feel good, but listen to music as you work out and you’ll double the mental health benefits. It can fire you up for HIIT, calm your heart in savasana…
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May 10, 2024
How to improve your strength training
Maintaining a toned and strong body is a great fitness and confidence booster. Discover how a little resistance and strength training can go a long way. Words: George Winter. Whether it’s the satisfying feeling that…
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April 26, 2024
How does your period affect your exercise?
It’s possible that you haven’t realised how much your hormones from your period can affect your fitness routine. Some days you may feel energised and ready to tackle a marathon while on others, getting out…
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Health
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November 4, 2024
Ventolin and Exercise: Staying Active with Asthma
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October 3, 2024
Which supplements should you take? A-Z supplement guide
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September 27, 2024
I’m A Woman’s Health Expert – here’s how your gut may influence your cycle (and into perimenopause)
Discover how looking after your gut can be a vital tool in helping to look after yourself during your menstrual cycle and into perimenopause
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September 17, 2024
Boost mental health with grounding
Want to boost your mood, reduce inflammation or beat DOMS? The answer could be closer than you think, says Eve Boggenpoel. Until recently, I thought being grounded meant being sensible, emotionally balanced and focused in…
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September 17, 2024
The benefits of sound therapy
Sound baths are becoming an increasingly popular method of healing. Here, sound therapist Farzana Ali explains how they can help bring you back into balance. We use sound and music in many ways to reflect…
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June 4, 2024
Debunking iron: benefits, supplements, myths and more
Motivation
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September 20, 2024
Kate Ferdinand: ‘I like to set myself new goals to keep things fresh’
To celebrate the launch of Kate Ferdinand’s new ACTIVE range with F&F this Autumn, Joanna Ebsworth caught up with the former Women’s Fitness cover girl to find out how she juggles her workouts with motherhood…
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September 20, 2024
‘I rode the final climb of the Tour de France Femmes – this is how I prepared for it’
Writer Lucy Gornall took to the mountains this summer for a once-in-a-lifetime cycling experience at the Tour de France Femmes. When I signed up for a cycling trip in the French Alps, I didn’t really…
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September 17, 2024
Naomi Bailey: ‘I skipped the marathon and signed up for an ultra!’
After progressing from 5K runs to half marathons, NHS nurse Naomi Bailey, 46, decided to skip the full marathon altogether, opting instead for a challenging 100K ultramarathon. I entered nursing in my 30s after adult…
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September 10, 2024
Ellie Simmonds OBE: ‘Balance in body & mind is important to the life I lead now’
Paralympic champion swimmer Ellie Simmonds OBE talks about finding balance after retirement, learning to say ‘no’ and why she firmly believes that sport is for all. Words: Joanna Ebsworth. If you thought Ellie Simmonds would…
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August 27, 2024
World Champion Tim Don shares his triathlon tips
Tim Don, four-time triathlon World Champion and part of the supertri coaching team, shares his training tips ahead of supertri London, on September 8th. See Tim and his star triathletes at the world’s fastest triathlon…
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July 5, 2024
Lilly Pinchin: ‘I left education to pursue horse-riding’
After quitting school and turning to horse-riding, Lilly Pinchin, 26, is now the sport’s most talked about young talent. Here, Lilly shares how her strong mindset and commitment helped her overcome injury and achieve top…
Weight loss
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February 24, 2023
Can you lose weight doing yoga?
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December 6, 2022
The Fast 800 programme for weight loss: does it work?
You know you want to drop a few pounds, the only question is should you go slow and steady or will a quicker approach be a better bet? Eve Boggenpoel tests The Fast 800 programme,…
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November 9, 2022
The best gym classes for healthy weight loss & toning
Looking to reach a healthier weight for your body type? We reveal the best gym classes and fat burning workouts for weight loss & toning… Taking part in a weekly exercise class is a great…
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August 15, 2022
50 best exercises & workouts for weight loss
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August 5, 2022
How to reach and maintain a healthy weight
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July 19, 2022
What are the best cardio exercises for weight loss?
