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Women´s Fitness
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ABOUT YOU • Share how you stay fit and active, plus let us know what you enjoyed reading in previous issues!
FIT BUZZ • This month’s hottest things to do, buy and try
Best ways to exercise during midlife • Learn how to get fit over 40 with these top tips from Women’s Fitness experts
‘IT’S GREAT TO EXERCISE AS A FAMILY’ • The former Strictly Come Dancing star, Ola Jordan, who turns 42 this month, recalls her time on the show, why she now loves being a mum and how she regained her dancer’s body with home workouts
TOTAL-BODY BLAST • You don’t need a lot of kit to get a total-body workout! Grab a set of light- to medium-weight dumbbells and give this high-intensity strength workout a try
FAMILY FUN in the sun • Looking for sun and sport with a backdrop of captivating views? Lucy Miller enjoyed six days in sunny Croatia, where the entire family juggled daily sport with good food, all the while soaking in the charm of Dubrovnik
Strong TO THE CORE • Fire up your core muscles from all angles with this Pilates-inspired circuit from celeb personal trainer, Aimee Victoria Long
Fuel up • Keep your eyes on the finishing line with the help of this month’s fit fuel foods and drinks
5 ways to... CRUSH SUGAR CRAVINGS • From brushing your teeth to sniffing certain scents, here are some of the best ways to curb your appetite for the sweet stuff
Soulful soups • With the autumn months upon us, soup season has officially arrived. Treat yourself to some hearty bowls of nourishment with these satiating and satisfying recipes from There’s A Soup For That by Theresa von Wangenheim
Supercharge YOUR SPORTS FUEL • Making fitness fuel from scratch could help you to go that extra mile in your workouts
PLAN YOUR FIRST ULTRA • With participation in ultramarathon events at an all-time high, you may have considered running one – but do you really have the time? Seasoned ultra runner Claire Maxted, from Wild Ginger Running YouTube channel, reveals how to maximise your chance of success
GET READY FOR HYROX • Whether it’s your first event or you want to better a previous time, here’s how to attack every HYROX workout station
Fit AT ANY AGE • After a 35-year career in the fashion industry, Fiona Lambert turned her attention to fitness at the age of 60. Now, she’s sharing her age-defying advice and home workout routines to inspire others – and prove it’s never too late to get fit!
HYBRID HEROES • Take your run from the road to the trail – and back again – with our pick of the best hybrid trainers
TACKLE THE TRAILS with baby • Looking for an activity that mum and bubba can enjoy? Multi-terrain walking boasts benefits for all the family. Head off the beaten track with our expert buggy strolling advice
Wellbeing wonders • WF writer Eve Boggenpoel draws on her background in holistic health, yoga and meditation to bring you her pick of the best ways to feel healthier, happier and more yourself each month
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS • Stride to the beat with our pick of the best wireless headphones that won’t break the bank
GO SLOW • While a good HIIT session can build stamina, focusing on tough workouts alone could see you missing out on the many benefits of slow fitness
BE YOUR OWN yoga teacher • Looking to take your yoga to the next level? International yoga expert Mark Stephens shares his advice on respecting the teacher within
‘I walked 177 miles for charity after years of ill health’ • After battling breast cancer, positivity powerhouse Janice Salter decided to grab life by the horns and complete a 177-mile walk to raise money for rescued and rehomed huskies....