The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle
Women's Fitness
Fit for life
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
ABOUT YOU • Share your views on any aspect of fitness and become part of the Women’s Fitness community
BE FIT AT ANY AGE! • Want to know the secret to having a strong, healthy body in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond? Hollywood PT Monique Eastwood reveals the moves you need to get fit for life
FIT MAMA! • Don’t compromise on comfort or style just because you’re pregnant. This maternity activewear will help you feel fab and support you every step of the way
‘HOW I BUILD MY BODY’ Kris Rugloski
Short & sweet
BOOST YOUR RIDE • Gym not your thing? If you prefer cycling at home, here’s how to make the most of every workout…
BE YOUR OWN PT • No matter how pushed you are for time, space or money, you can create your own home workout with these simple steps
THE SPORTY WOMAN’S GUIDE TO THE MENOPAUSE • Keeping fit is important at any stage of life, but when you’re approaching your middle years, working out could help you to better navigate the menopause. Personal trainer Lucy Gornall reveals how to train through symptoms
WATCH YOUR WORKOUT FUEL • Declining oestrogen means that your body’s fuel needs can change during the menopause. Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains how you should eat to support your active lifestyle
HIIT WITHOUT THE HURT • Want an intense workout with minimal stress on the joints? Try this low-impact session from Speedflex PT Tommy Wanless
GOLDEN GIRLS • Sportswomen are having a ball right now. Following the Lionesses’ historic victory in the UEFA Women’s Euro final in July, women’s sport has certainly entered a new era. We speak to five women who are reaching new heights in their field…
Excellent eggs
SYNC YOUR CYCLE • What effect does your menstrual cycle have on your fitness? Nutritionist Christine Bailey explains how tweaking your diet and training in line with your monthly cycle could boost performance
FUEL UP • Eat to support your goals with this month’s healthiest food and fit fuel products
SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNITY • A healthy diet rich in fermented foods could give your immune system a boost. Here are three recipes to spur it into action
NUTRITION AWARDS 2022 • The winners are in! The Men’s Fitness and Women’s Fitness Nutrition Awards are back and better than ever, featuring this year’s standout products for general health, endurance and muscle & strength.
MEET THE TEAM • The Men’s Fitness and Women’s Fitness Nutrition Awards 2022 was compiled by a team of independent nutritionists and dietitians – all experts in health and fitness nutrition – alongside the MF and WF editors.
GENERAL HEALTH
ENDURANCE
MUSCLE & STRENGTH
Gut matters
FEEL THE PRESSURE • Looking for alternative ways to boost your recovery? Therapies based on Chinese medicine could provide the answer…
Head to the source • Find calm with one of the earliest types of meditation
GOT YOUR BACK • The second in our series on yoga anatomy focuses on the best moves to stretch and strengthen your back for better fitness performance
BEAUTY BAG • Beauty editor Katy Sunnassee shares her pick of the latest skincare for autumn, including a new fragrance that’s perfect for your gym bag
TAKE A STAND • You love your job and wouldn’t change it for the world, but if it involves sitting at a desk for long hours, it should probably come with a health warning. Here’s why…
JOIN THE RESISTANCE! • If you’re a runner who wants a low-kit way to work out...