Women's Fitness

The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle

‘Fun in the sun’

A lso in this issue…

Women's Fitness

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

Behind the scenes at WF this month...

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

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FIT BUZZ

MAKE A SPLASH! • Our selection of sporty swimsuits, rash vests and bikinis will make you feel your best whether you’re hitting the surf, the pool or your local lido

BREAK AWAY! • The summer is a time for sun, sea and siestas, but is it okay to take time out from exercise while you’re on holiday? We find out...

‘HOW I BUILD MY BODY’ Emma McQuaid

WHY TRY CROSSFIT?

FITNESS

THIS MUM MOVES

Update your wardrobe

3 OF THE BEST SPORTS SOCKS

STRIKE IT RIGHT!

JORDANNE’S ACHIEVEMENTS • AGED JUST 29, JORDANNE ALREADY HAS WAY TOO MANY SUCCESSES TO LIST. HERE ARE THE MOST NOTABLE

GAME, SET, MATCH! • With Wimbledon upon us, Britain’s highly successful tennis player, Jordanne Whiley, gives us a glimpse into her world

DID YOU KNOW? • WHEELCHAIR-TENNIS FACTS

REINVENTING THE WHEELS • Summer is in full swing and as the long days get balmier, it’s hard to imagine a better way to unwind. Leona Gerrard explores three popular cycling trends – e-mtbing, gravel riding and cargo biking – and offers advice from the experts on tackling each one

HANDY HELPERS

GREAT GEAR

SMART BUYS

STRIDE AHEAD • Don’t discount walking as ‘too easy’ – its many benefits should not be underestimated, however fit you are…

GET GEARED UP! • COMFORT IS KING ON LONG WALKS

MY BEACH WORKOUTS • Kimberley Morrison, professional triathlete for INCUS Performance (incusperformance.com), tells us her coastal training tips.

GET YOUR VITAMIN SEA! • Beach break booked? Boosting your body and mind by the coast is a breeze

MUST-HAVE KIT • BE PREPARED FOR BEING ACTIVE BY THE SEA WITH THESE HANDY HELPERS

FIND YOUR HAPPY HOLIDAY WEIGHT • Want to enjoy your most body-confident summer ever? These healthy hacks will have you feeling amazing in no time

GET SNACKING!

PONY UP!

UPDATE YOUR PLAYLIST

Happy meals

Q&A • What’s the best way to stay hydrated during the warmer months?

FIVE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER

3 OF THE BEST PROTEIN POWDERS • FUEL YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THESE ALL-NEW MUSCLE REPAIRING BUYS

Drink milk to boost heart health

3 OF THE BEST CBD TREATS

SUMMER SMOOTHIE

Stay healthy ON HOLIDAY • Whether you’ve planned a staycation or vacation, learn how to make the right diet choices when away to keep your health and fitness on track

BILLY WHITE’S TIPS

RUN, EAT, REPEAT • Wondering what to cook to support your running goals? This recipe from British chef Billy White is the perfect pre-race meal

COD WITH CURRIED COCONUT LEEKS

THE FIBRE FIX • Nine-out-of-10 Brits aren’t getting enough fibre in their diets. Nutritionist Christine Bailey reveals how to make sure you get your fill

HOW DO I GET MORE FIBRE?

FIBRE BOOSTERS • IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING TO GET SUFFICIENT FIBRE IN YOUR DIET, HERE ARE SOME EASY OFF -THE -SHELF OPTIONS TO TRY

HIGH-FIBRE DIET PLAN • LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION? BOOST YOUR IN TAKE OF FIBRE IN JUST SEVEN DAYS WITH OUR EASY-TO - FOLLOW PLAN

IN THE FAST LANE • You know you want to drop a few pounds, the only question is should you go slow and steady or will a quicker approach be a better bet? Eve Boggenpoel finds out

‘IT WORKED FOR ME’ • WF’S EVE...