Women's Fitness

The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle

‘A happier mindset’

Women’s Fitness

MEET THE TEAM • Get to know the experts and contributors to Women’s Fitness…

ABOUT YOU • Share your views on any aspect of fitness and become part of the Women’s Fitness community

STAR LETTER

How do you feel about going back to the gym?

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

Fit Kit HIT LIST • Check out our pick of the hottest gear around

The benefits of BAREFOOT SHOES • Barefoot shoes can be worn in the gym and for general fitness. Lara Dunn looks at the science and rounds up some of the best

Inov-8 Bare-XF 210 V2 £110

STAY FIT AFTER LOCKDOWN • Lockdown gave us more time to exercise, but how can you maintain your fitness if your routine is almost back to normal and life is busy again? We asked the experts for their advice

VITAL KIT

‘HOW I BUILD MY BODY’

WHY TRY TRIATHLON?

FITNESS • FITTER & STRONGER. Be the best version of you

FIT NEWS • WARM-UPS • WORKOUTS • SAFETY

Ace your VIRTUAL RACE • With numerous races cancelled, virtual events are keeping competitive folk fit. They can truly motivate and inspire you to improve your fitness.

Solo safety

ACE YOUR RACE • Get an even bigger bang for your virtual racing buck by following these top tips…

GET THE MOST FROM THE GYM • Have you returned to the gym after months of home (or no) exercise? Christina Neal reveals how to ease yourself back into it safely

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET FIT AGAIN?

HOW TO STAY SAFE IN THE GYM

MEET OUR COVER STAR “I like to keep my body guessing” • This month’s cover model Nicki Petitt juggles her PR business with online fitness coaching classes. She manages to stay in peak condition by varying her workouts and focusing on moving well…

NICKI’S NUTRITION

Where to buy

Nicki’s favourite workout • Nicki keeps in shape by doing this high-intensity workout, which can be done anywhere without any equipment. There are six workstations and you perform the moves in the order shown in the box (left)

GET FIT with yoga • This month, we cover how to manage your breathing during yoga, our favourite pose and advice for beginners

Q WHY IS BREATHING SO IMPORTANT IN YOGA? AND HOW CAN I LEARN TO BREATHE MORE DEEPLY?’

MORE INFORMATION

Your LBT workout • Want to firm those stubborn areas? Tone your legs, butt and belly with these key moves by personal trainer Ian Gardner

SAM’S MINDSET TIPS FOR TRAINING

‘MY LIFE IN A DAY’ Sam Briggs • The former fire fighter-turned-CrossFit superstar talks about overcoming adversity to become a champion

In PEAK condition • Stuck in a rut? Get super fit and strong with these key moves for those who want to work hard and challenge their body for best results

LOSE HALF A STONE in 4 weeks

EAT UP SLIM DOWN • This healthy meal plan won’t leave you craving sugar or feeling hungry. Add in one or two snacks depending on your activity levels.

SNACK OPTIONS

WORK UP A SWEAT AND BURN FAT • Diet and exercise go hand in hand. Try this fat-burning workout from personal trainer Ian Gardner

DON’T SKIP THE CARDIO • Changing your eating habits and following our fat-burning moves will help you blast away calories, but regular cardio is also essential for weight loss

BE SAFE

NUTRITION • Nutrition know-how to help you get the most from your workouts

FOOD NEWS • PROTEIN • OMEGA-3 • DETOXING

DO YOU NEED TO DETOX?

DITCH COMFORT EATING FOR GOOD • Break free from the emotional eating cycle and discover how to carve out a healthy relationship with food,...