The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle
‘Rest to rebuild’
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 • This month’s hottest things to do,buy and try
ON OUR RADAR... • Manage your mental and physical health with this high-tech piece of wrist candy
Catch-up with CARLY • Cover model Carly Rowena has won us over with her Instagram channel @CarlyRowena. Here, she talks 10-minute workouts, her love of food and staying body positive
CHILL OUT • Take it easy on rest days wearing luxurious loungewear and comfy sweats
MEET THE EXPERTS
BACK ON TRACK • If you’ve been enjoying some downtime while on an autumn vacation, our panel of fitness experts reveals how to shape-up again when you return home
MEET THE ELITE
Vicky Fleetwood
WHY TRY RUGBY?
Stay strong
GO WITH YOUR FLOW • Tailoring your exercise routine to your menstrual cycle could be your secret weapon to maximising your performance. Here’s how…
Q CAN I USE A MENSTRUAL CUP WHEN I WORK OUT?
PERIOD-PROOF YOUR WORKOUT
SUPERCHARGE YOUR REST DAY! • Want to bounce back from hard training? Try one of the growing breed of gear, gadgets and techniques designed to help you recover better and faster
WHAT’S IN THE PIPELINE? • Look out for more exciting developments in recovery clothing
AT A STRETCH • Most of us neglect our flexibility. Find out why keeping supple is great for body and mind, and try some simple moves
PERFECT FORM • Tweaking your technique could make all the difference to your workout results. Here’s how to spot what’s wrong and make it right
BRUSH UP YOUR SKILLS! • Katie Farnden, tutor and assessor at Future Fit Training (futurefit.co.uk) gives us her five-second technique tweaks for two must-do gym-workout moves
20 WAYS TO YOUR HAPPY WEIGHT • Maintaining a healthy weight can boost your mobility, improve your sleep and support your emotional health. Fortunately, there are lots of simple things you can do to lose those unwanted pounds…
Infection fighters
EAT TO BEAT INFLAMMATION • Re-thinking your diet will help to minimise sore muscles whilst keeping your training on track
HANDY HELPERS
STRONGER JOINTS FOR LIFE • Feeling stiff? Keeping your joints supple and strong is important for all-round health at any age. Nutritionist Christine Bailey reveals how to keep them in tip-top shape…
FUEL UP • Keep your microbiome in good shape with foods, drinks and powders that aim to support gut health
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YOGA FOR PMS • Balance your hormones and ease menstrual discomfort with super-soothing yoga poses
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Q&A • ‘I’ve practised yoga at home since lockdown but don’t always want to stream classes. How can I sequence my own sessions?’
AND SO TO BED... • Still awake at 2am? Your favourite gadgets can either keep you awake at night or help you fall asleep sooner. Eve Boggenpoel checks out the latest sleep-inducing technology…
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BEAUTY BAG • Drift off to a peaceful slumber with our pick of lotions and potions that guarantee you’ll wake up refreshed
IT’S NOT TABOO • From saddle sore and blisters to thrush and UTIs, we’ve put sporting health taboos in the spotlight to enable all active women to get the support they need
GET TO GRIPS WITH THE GRIPES • Tackle UTIs, saddle sore, cystitis and incontinence head-on with this selection of products
THE ROAD TO...