November 2023

Women's Fitness

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WOMEN’S FITNESS MAGAZINE KELSEY MEDIA, THE GRANARY, DOWNS COURT, YALDING HILL, YALDING, KENT, ME18 6AL, UK (PLEASE DON'T SEND SAMPLES TO THIS ADDRESS) EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: SARAH SELLENS ACTING EDITOR: KATY SUNNASSEE (KATY@THEHEALTHEDITOR.COM) SUB-EDITOR:
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Can You Be Fitter At Midlife?
This issue we're focusing on fitness at midlife and beyond, which is such an important subject seeing that many of us are living longer. But length of life does not equate to quality of life, as I know only too well, having just been to visit my 80-y
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‘Fitness For Me Is Not So Much About The Body As The Mind’
As the queen of interior design, Kelly Hoppen is one of the most sought-after designers of her generation and is continuing to be so, well into the fifth decade of her career. One flick through her Instagram account and you’ll notice that even the wa
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Ask The Experts
Nolan is a professional strength and conditioning coach, specialist personal trainer, fitness writer and consultant. Find him at evo-fit.co.uk Q: Is it better to do more strength training than cardio when you’re in your 40s and beyond? A: Both hav
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About You
‘THANKS FOR SHOWING ME HOW TO USE KETTLEBELLS!’ ‘I was extremely grateful for your article ‘‘3 ways with a kettlebell’’. I’ve watched people at the gym using them, swinging them up and down, and wondered whether I could do that. But also must admi
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3 Ways With A RESISTANCE BAND
Resistance bands have become a staple in many homes and gyms. They’re portable and lightweight, don’t take up too much space, and – if you know what to do with them – can help you get an excellent full-body workout without spending a huge amount of m
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MIDLIFE FITNESS sorted!
Where to find it jennis.comPrice £5.99 per month What you get Jessica Ennis-Hill’s hormone health intelligence platform, Jennis, has extended its services to support women in perimenopause. The new perimenopause in-app programme helps users better un
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‘I’ve Always Been One To Talk Openly’
You’ve recently returned from the CoppaFeel! trek; what has it been like returning home? ‘Seeing my family, of course, is amazing but the biggest relief has been taking off my walking boots. And, most importantly, ensuring all the 130 trekkers who
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Fuel Up
When you need a protein power-up before a workout, grab a spoonful of Foodspring Protein Cream (from £4.99, foodspring.co.uk). It contains 20g of quality whey protein per 100g, with no added sugar or artificial flavourings and zero palm oil. It comes
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Fit Buzz
Explore nature’s playground in style this autumn, wearing the new Roxy x Mizuno trail running collection. Roxy has put a beachy twist on Mizuno’s acclaimed Wave Daichi 7 Trail Running shoe (£135), which delivers grip, comfort and durability in a ligh
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Low-impact Workout
You’ve probably heard of high-intensity interval training by now, but in case you need a reminder: HIIT is a style of workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity and fixed periods of lower-intensity activity or rest. It’s one of the mo
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6 moves FOR STRONGER LEGS
While a full-body workout is best for building full-body fitness, it’s also important to understand how to target certain muscle groups. And your legs have some of your body’s largest muscles, so training them can lead to whole body benefits, too. In
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Pycnogenol Power!
Whether you’re dealing with post-workout aches or menopause-induced brain fog, pycnogenol could offer you some support. Pronounced ‘pic-noj-en-all’, this natural plant extract originates from the bark of the maritime pine that grows along the coast o
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The Results Are In…
Running is a simple sport, but there’s a small amount of kit you need and how good it is matters. As a keen runner, I know how important tried-and-tested recommendations are. While individual differences to your physiology are going to affect the cho
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Reader Awards 2023 Results!
You voted and we listened, and now the results for your Women’s Fitness Run Strong Reader Awards 2023 are in. From your favourite events, to the top retailers, it’s clear that you’ve been enjoying running in all its glory this year, and what better w
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Mama NEWS
Rainy waits at the bus stop, chilly walks to school, windy weather when pitch-side… sometimes you just need a kid’s coat that covers it all. Enter the Red Kids Pro Robe (£84.95) for four- to 12-year-olds, and new Dry Ponchos (£69.95) for littler four
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Blitz BACK PAIN
Got a pain in the back? You’re not alone. According to research, up to 70 per cent of mums-to-be will experience back pain at some point during their pregnancy*. This is, in part, because the ligaments in your body stretch and become softer in prepar
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Pelvic Floor Trainers
The smart Elvie Trainer syncs with an app that uses gamified Kegel workouts to track correct pelvic floor contractions, and it’s this precision of contractions that strengthens the intimate muscles. The target-based games take you through different g
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‘I Stay Positive Despite All My Surgeries’
Nearly nine years ago, I had ovarian cancer but it didn’t kill me. Instead, it took away everything I had hoped I would have in life, namely energy and fun. It was tough to wrap my head around the incomprehensibility of cancer not being the worst t
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5 Post-surgery Exercises To Regain Core Strength
How it helps: Post-surgery or illness, people tend to hunch and have poor posture. This is especially typical of abdominal surgeries where healing from the incision site can stop people being able to stand straight due to pain. Eventually, if not add
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‘I Hit Rock Bottom – While Hanging Off A Rock!’
Why do you exercise? For health? Identity? Selfworth? It used to be I couldn’t function without a run every morning. Running was my coffee. I thought, if I didn’t keep my identity as a runner, I’d become invisible like when I was in high school and t
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Were Talking To Maggie Hodge
Earlier this year, an all-female rowing crew, known as Team Ithaca, challenged themselves to row unsupported around Great Britain, a 2,000 mile journey. After 44 days, 20 hours, 19 minutes and 34 seconds, the team completed the challenge and set a ne
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NOURISH Your body
Add some protein to your soup with this quick and easy recipe. Serves 2 Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 20 minutes Ingredients • Olive oil• 1 shallot, finely chopped• 1 large potato, approx. 150g, chopped small• 60g watercress• 30g spinach• 50ml

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