Women's Fitness

The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle

Women´s Fitness

REST UP LIKE A PRO!

Meet the team • Get to know the experts and contributors to Women’s Fitness…

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

ACE A REST DAY • Wondering how to make the most of your day off for better injury prevention and performance? Read on…

‘I QUIT DIET CULTURE TO BECOME STRONGER AND HEALTHIER’ • Former fashion model Chloe Thomas, aka Chloe Inspires, tells us about her personal battle to gain weight after years of suffering from anorexia, and why she ditched the catwalk to become a fitness, nutrition and mindset coach

FULLER on fitness • This issue, Women’s Fitness columnist Aimee Fuller reveals why she loves yoga, and how she found her flow state on and off the mat

SLOW & STEADY • A growing number of fitness fans are realising the benefits of the slower-paced cardio method known as LISS (low-intensity steady-state) training. PT Lucy Miller explains why it’s not just for endurance athletes

Women to watch BUNNY SHAW

WINTER SUN • Lucy Miller swaps winter chills for year-round sunshine and a fitness-packed family adventure

ALSO TRY • There’s something for everyone in Gran Canaria

Up the ante! • Upgrade your home workout without making a big investment by adding a simple set of ankle weights into the mix

Fuel up • Collagen supports joint and bone health but declines with age. A growing number of brands are producing collagen products that could help protect our body’s needs

Eat FOR ENERGY • Feeling sluggish and lack-lustre? Dr Lena Larsen suggests upping your protein intake to help beat winter fatigue and to power through the season

GO WITH YOUR Gut • Once a way to preserve food sans refrigeration, fermenting has come to the fore as a great route to good gut health. Try these recipes from Dr Tim Spector’s new book Ferment

Women's Fitness Nutrition Awards 2025 THE WINNERS ARE... • Discover the very best nutrition products for your general health, endurance and strength goals in 2025

Health NOTEBOOK • Keep the doctor away with news of the latest products, services and advice to help you stay fighting fit

5 WAYS TO... BOOST YOUR RECOVERY • How you eat and move after you work out can help muscles repair faster. Here’s what to do to maximise your recovery

Pilates FOR HEALTH • More than a trending activity that improves core strength, Pilates goes beyond the mat to help with the management of certain health conditions

EVERY SECOND COUNTS • Sports watches just got smarter! As well as track exercise, measure health metrics and sync with phone apps, they now boast longer-reach connectivity, better battery life, new sleep insights and more

Skip THE STUDIO • Like the idea of reformer Pilates but don’t have a studio nearby? With Flexera’s Home Reformer you can practise from your lounge!

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

GET FIT ON A FAST • Fasting and low-carb diets are renowned for quick weight-loss results, but if you’re an active person, could they negatively affect your exercise goals? Eve Boggenpoel asked Dr Clare Bailey Mosley and Dr Jack Mosley how you can lose weight without impacting your training

CONSCIOUS breathing • Yogic breathing is far more than a series of practical techniques, it’s a gateway to your true self, says Mark Stephens

‘WHEELCHAIR RACING HAS CHANGED MY LIFE’ • Since starting wheelchair racing four years ago, Erin O’Flaherty has gone on to become a champion racer who now ranks 4th...