Women's Fitness

The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle

Women´s Fitness

TRAIN FOR LIFE

ABOUT YOU • Share how you stay fit and active, plus let us know what you enjoyed reading in previous issues!

FIT BUZZ • This month’s hottest things to do, buy and try

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

‘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

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

GET FIT AFTER DARK • Don’t let the shorter days interfere with your exercise routine. Here’s how to embrace winter evening workouts

BE SAFE, BE SEEN! • Dress for after-dark workout success with our pick of the brightest and smartest kit around

GET FIT QUICK • Gym got busy? Make every minute count by working with just one stalwart bit of kit – a barbell

RUN in the sun • Women’s Fitness writer Lucy Gornall took her love of fitness to the Caribbean for an unforgettable race

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 from PT Chrissy Murray

Fuel up • Keep your eyes on the finishing line with the help of this month’s fit-fuel foods and drinks

Vibrant VEGGIES • Fight off winter sluggishness with these energising and protein-packed plant-based meals from Christina Soteriou

7 WAYS TO A FIRMER MIDRIFF • Gaining weight around the middle has been linked to the menopause, but these simple nutritionist-approved hacks can help manage symptoms

Health NOTEBOOK • Keep the doctor away with our review of the latest products to help you stay fighting fit

5 WAYS TO... IMPROVE CARDIO HEALTH • From snacking on walnuts to giving interval training a go, learn how to keep your heart strong and healthy with our expert advice

GET BACK TO BASICS • Sedentary lifestyles, bad posture and high-output exercise can take a toll on your spine. Here, Michael Fatica, from the Back in Shape Program, explains how to prevent back pain – or recover from it!

WINTER SKI WARDROBE • Own the snow with ski and snowboarding essentials that deliver warmth, durability and performance

WRAP UP WARM • Whether you’re heading out for a wintery walk or taking your workouts outdoors this season, stay warm with these high-tech cold-weather essentials

LISTEN UP • Crank up the tunes while staying aware of your surroundings with the best open-ear headphones

TAKE IT TO THE MAX • Editor Sarah Sellens tries the new HOKA Bondi 9 trainers and discovers the brand’s smoothest ride yet

Wellbeing wonders • WF writer Eve Boggenpoel draws on her background in holistic health, yoga and meditation to bring you her pick of the best ways to feel healthier, happier and more yourself each month

GAME ON! • Want to see improvements in your performance? Fine-tune your fitness, workouts and even your life, with small changes that bring big results

BYE-BYE BLUES • Keep your body moving in winter and put an end to seasonal sadness with our expert tips

‘I’M THE FIRST BLIND WOMAN TO SWIM THE ENGLISH CHANNEL’ • After winning two gold medals at the Paralympic Games at Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000, Melanie Barratt took her swimming even...