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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…

by Women's Fitness
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…

by Joanna Ebsworth
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…

by Women's Fitness
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…

by Women's Fitness
July 5, 2024

Meet Saudi Arabian free diver Salma Ahmed Shaker

Saudi Arabian freediver Salma Ahmed Shaker has got closer to the seabed than any other woman in the GCC. Here the nine-times national record holder talks to Eve Boggenpoel about the joys and challenges of…

by evebwords
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July 4, 2024

Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr: ‘I still have so much more to give’

CrossFit legend Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr talks about her postpartum fitness journey and tells us why she thinks 2024 could be her best year yet. Words: Joanna Ebsworth. ‘I always thought the day I fell pregnant would…

by Joanna Ebsworth
June 14, 2024

Danae Mercer: ‘Self-love isn’t a “place”, it’s more of a “process”’

Danae Mercer built an Instagram following of 2.3 million by exposing social media techniques that create idealised images of women. Here she talks to Eve Boggenpoel about how she overcame anorexia, learnt to love herself…

by evebwords
June 7, 2024

How to make protein shakes taste better

SPONSORED BY SCI-MX The ultimate guide to making the perfect fitness fuel. Making sure you obtain enough protein in your diet to sustain your health and fitness needs can be a challenge. Whether your busy…

by louisepyne
May 15, 2024

Kate Ferdinand: ‘I’ve entered my zen era’

TV personality, author and podcast host Kate Ferdinand, 32, talks to Joanna Ebsworth about the importance of exercising for mental health and being an active role model for her children. When I sit down with…

by Joanna Ebsworth
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…

by Women's Fitness
April 10, 2024

Zoe Hague: ‘I’m taking my training seriously!’

We talk to influencer Zoe Hague about her fitness journey – from serving in the British Army Medical Corps to becoming an ambassador for fitness race HYROX – and find out about her exciting goals…

by Joanna Ebsworth
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