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Women's Fitness UK
ALL-ROUND ATHLETE
Tackling cardio and strength in one workout, hybrid training is the latest craze taking the fitness world by storm. Become stronger, fitter and healthier, with this session
3 min |
February 2025
Women's Fitness UK
GET FIT QUICK
Gym got busy? Make every minute count by working with just one stalwart bit of kit – a barbell
3 min |
February 2025
Women's Fitness UK
'I LOVE THE CHALLENGE OF BEING BETTER THAN YESTERDAY'
Double Winter Olympian, Aimee Fuller, talks to us about breaking barriers to succeed as both a pro snowboarder and game-changing TV broadcaster, plus the transformative power of exercise
9 min |
February 2025
Women's Fitness UK
PERFECT YOUR PLANK
Best known for working the core, the plank engages more than 20 muscles in your body, including your shoulders, back, arms, legs and glutes. Here's how to do it right
2 min |
February 2025
Women's Fitness UK
HOW TO STAY ACTIVE IN THE WINTER MONTHS
When it's cold and dark outside, it can be tricky to find the motivation to work out. Stay active this season with these top tips from the experts
7 min |
February 2025
Women's Fitness UK
'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
If you thought Ellie Simmonds would be swapping life in the fast lane for a slower pace when she announced her retirement from competitive swimming three years ago, you’d be mistaken. Because, according to the 29-year-old multiple world record breaker – who captured the hearts of the British public back in 2008 after winning her first Paralympic gold at the tender age of 13 – she’s not ready to slow down yet. In fact, she’s just getting started.
7 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
Get lean AND FIT!
Set yourself up for success with our foolproof two-week food and fitness plan
5 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
'I used to watch as a fan- now I represent England!"
Aged just 17, cricketer Sophie Ecclestone made her international debut for England Women. By 2020, she became the number one ranked bowler in the world a title she stills holds today. Here, she tells WF about her journey so far and her hopes to inspire the next generation of cricket stars.
2 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
IF YOU GO DOWN TO THE WOODS...
Find sanctuary in nature with the Women’s Fitness guide to forest bathing
5 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
I'm grateful for the freedom I now feel'
Eve Boggenpoel talks to Alice Liveing about her past abuse, the pressures of being a social media icon and how she turned her life around to find inner peace
3 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
FIT TECH
If you exercise without tracking it, did you exercise at all? Don’t take the risk of missing a session: strap the best running watch to your wrist with these top picks
3 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
GOLDEN GIRLS
What’s it like to win an Olympic gold medal? And what does it take to stand at the top of the podium? We asked the women who know, and find out their ones to watch’ for Paris 2024
10+ min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
Olympic INSIDER
Olympian-turned-broadcaster Jeanette Kwakye reports on her love of sport, who she’s excited to watch at the Paris Games and why she loves dressage...
4 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
5 ways to...LOWER STRESS LEVELS
Got a maxed-out to do’ list? Stay calm and collected with these food and lifestyle tips from nutritionist Rob Hobson
2 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
CLOCK UP YOUR SUMMER STEPS!
Creator and founder of The WalkActive App, Joanna Hall is passionate about helping you get more from your walks. Here, she shares her top tips to reap the rewards from your rambles and walk yourself fitter, healthier and happier this summer
2 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
RUNNING, JUMPING, ROWING & DANCING WITH THE STARS
What better way to celebrate the opening of a new fitness-focussed hotel in 2024 than with an Olympic-themed weekend? Katy Sunnassee flies to Turkey to Anda Barut Collection’s new Didim property to hobnob with former Olympians... and do a bit of exercise while there
8 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
The short list
Hit the ground running this summer with our pick of the latest trail shorts for every budget
3 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
EXERCISE FOR YOUR HORMONES
Hitting the gym could help to decrease excess circulating oestrogen levels and improve PMS symptoms. Try our hormone conditioning workout to move according to your cycle or stage
4 min |
August 2024
Women's Fitness UK
THE FIT WOMEN'S GUIDE TO Better Sleep
Trying to improve your fitness or train for a sportive? A good night's sleep is crucial, says Eve Boggenpoel. Here's how to improve yours...
4 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
BE BODY CONFIDENT every day!
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 and how you can do the same
4 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
RUN, LIFT, JUMP, REPEAT
Want a sticky, grippy trainer that you can lift weights, climb ropes and run in? Try the INOV8 F-FLY
2 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
GYM BEAUTY
Hydrate and protect your skin this season with these summer beauty essentials, curated by beauty editor Lauren Maybank. Find her at instagram.com/laurenpatriciamaybank
2 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
TERRIFIC tri suits
Signed up for your very first triathlon? Compete in comfort wearing a swim-, bike- and run-ready tri suit, as tested by the Women's Fitness team
4 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
FIND YOUR FIT
Few things will axe your workout enjoyment quicker than a poorly fitted sports bra. Here's how to get the support you need
2 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
PILATES FOR RUNNERS
Power up your running with these must-do Pilates moves from certified instructor Liz Patient
4 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
'I'm changing the world with a hijab on my head and a ball at my feet'
Lipa Nessa is a former semi-professional footballer-turned-grassroots coach and sports activist. Here, the trailblazer talks about using her voice to break down some of the barriers preventing women and girls from enjoying exercise, plus her collaboration with the Sweaty Betty Foundation to develop a new sports hijab
6 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
5 ways to...BOOST YOUR MEMORY
From feasting on brain-boosting foods, to finding fun ways to train your mind, there are lots of techniques you can use to keep your brain sharp
2 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS...
Quick and healthy recipes shouldn't compromise on flavour. Celebrate the taste of summer with these dishes centred around one hero ingredient, lemons, from Anna Jones' new cookbook, Easy Wins
5 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
HOW 'flexible' IS YOUR METABOLISM?
Resetting your metabolic switch is a one-way route to smashing your fitness goals
3 min |
June 2024
Women's Fitness UK
LOW IMPACT high intensity
Build strength and cardiovascular fitness without pounding your joints and ligaments, with this workout from PT Sarah Campus
2 min |