Women's Fitness

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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

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

Columbia Outdry Ex Lightweight Shell Jacket £180

AUTUMN RUNNING JACKETS • Stay warm without overheating during your outdoor runs as the weather gets cooler, with our pick of the best running jackets

“I love lifting heavy and moving fast” • Our cover model Megan Davies is a Beachbody On Demand Super Trainer and creator of home workout Muscle Burns Fat. She shares how she stays in peak shape…

Solve your SLEEP PROBLEMS • Tackling insomnia isn’t just about switching off your mobile. Your diet and exercise habits play a part. We asked the experts how we can improve our sleep

‘HOW I BUILD MY BODY’

VITAL KIT

WHY TRY MOUNTAIN BIKING?

MORE PEOPLE GETTING ACTIVE

LEARN GRATITUDE AND LOVE YOUR BODY • Do you often compare your body with perfectly sculpted figures of celebs and fitness models, or feel like you should be fitter than your friends? Sport Psychologist Josephine Perry explains how gratitude can improve your outlook

‘I won’t have scales in the house’

‘Writing things down gave me a new perspective’

‘I struggle with how I see myself’

STRONGER BACK AND LEGS • Good legs look great, and a strong back will serve you well and prevent injuries. Online fitness coach Nicki Petitt has put together this workout to strengthen and tone these large muscle groups

GET FIT with yoga • How to ease aches and pains from running, plus try our chosen move to help strengthen your lower body and spine

BEGINNER’S YOGA TIP

YOGA FOR RUNNERS • Q ‘I’VE INCREASED MY RUNNING RECENTLY AND I AM FEELING STIFF. CAN YOGA HELP?’

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FASTER FITNESS • Get fit in 15 minutes with this total body fat burning workout from online fitness coach Nicki Petitt

EIGHT BEST SPRING EVENTS • In need of a goal to keep your training revved up during the winter? Lisa Jackson’s pick of some top spring races is guaranteed to get you out of the door…

HIT THE SLOPES • Ski yourself fit with our guide to fine-tuning your technique and getting the right gear

TOP TIPS • Build a base of strength beforehand and don’t expect too much when you first start

KIT CHECK • Maximise style and protection with our pick of the best top-to-toe snowsport gear

HAIL THE TRAIL • Take your running off-road to become fitter, stronger and more resilient

TOP TIPS • With just a few adjustments, transitioning to the trail can be simple and injury-free

KIT CHECK • Dark nights and tricky trails are no fashion parade, so prioritise practicality, safety and warmth

HAVE IT LARGE • With their chunky tyres and robust frames, fat bikes unlock exciting new terrain for adventurous riders

TOP TIPS • Elevate your fat biking experience with our expert advice on traction, technique and more…

KIT CHECK • Essential winter fat biking kit to provide comfort, warmth and ease in the saddle

Boost your immune system this winter • We all think more carefully about our immune systems during the winter months, and it’s even more important this year with the pandemic. Alison Cullen from A.Vogel has some advice on protecting your health this winter

How to avoid winter ailments

KEEP YOUR FOOD CLEAN • Advice on how to lose weight and keep it off

SEVEN WAYS TO KEEP...