Women's Fitness

The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle

Women´s Fitness

It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day...

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

‘I DON’T TRAIN FOR MY BODY I TRAIN FOR MY BRAIN’ • British TV presenter and fitness queen Davina McCall, 56, tells us why exercise is crucial for her mental health and muscle tone

ASK THE EXPERTS • Stay fit and well with this top advice from the Women’s Fitness experts

WELCOME TO THE FUTURE! • With technology, in particular artificial intelligence, rapidly shaping our world, Katy Sunnassee looks at how health clubs are updating and transforming their spaces with a view to keeping us all fitter in body and mind

Women’s Fitness WORKOUT RADAR • What’s on our fitness radar in 2024? We reveal the workouts that will be keeping you active for the year ahead

FIT IN 15 • Short on time? This beginner-friendly home workout will help you build a lean and strong body in just 15 minutes, says nutrition and fitness expert Dr Ali Novitsky

6 MINDFUL MOVES for flatter abs • Pilates instructor Louise Kennedy shares six simple moves to help strengthen your core, tighten your abs and cinch in your waist

A full-body reset • Emma Coxon heads to Combe Grove Metabolic Health Retreat near Bath to reboot her health and fitness – not just for the new year but for the long term

FIT FUEL • Keep your eyes on the finishing line with the help of this month’s fit fuel foods and drinks

Power up WITH PLANTS • Trying Veganuary this month? Or are you a long-time vegan looking for ways to stay fit and healthy? Nutrition and fitness expert Dr Ali Novitsky shares how to get enough plant-based protein to optimise your lean muscle mass

INDULGE YOUR sweet tooth • Treat yourself to some dairy-free, gluten-free and refined-sugar-free chocolate goodies this Veganuary, and refuel after a workout with these moreish recipes from Emma Hollingsworth

TRAIL SHOES On test • Keep on running this winter and get out into the great outdoors with our pick of trail-running and hiking shoes, as tested by the Women’s Fitness team

BEAUTY KIT • Beauty Editor Lauren Maybank curates the latest beauty buys to suit your winter workouts. Find her at instagram.com/laurenpatriciamaybank

FIND YOUR Balance • Joanna Ebsworth tries the new Vivobarefoot Motus Strength – perfect for weight training and other functional workouts

Mama NEWS • Check out this month’s kit, classes and more for fit mamas

Ready TO RETURN • The first six weeks after birth are often strictly seen as a no exercise time. However, there are some gentle activities you can try once you feel ready, according to personal trainer and author of The Bump Plan, Hollie Grant

POSTPARTUM PLANS • Ready to move after baby? Postnatal fitness apps not only provide safe and effective exercise plans, but also ensure you feel supported when sweating from home

‘ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE IF YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO IT’ • Former Olympian and World Champion cyclist Victoria Pendleton talks to Jo Ebsworth about the importance of taking on new challenges for physical and mental fitness, exercising in nature and appreciating the small things in life

MINDFUL RUNNING • It’s the perfect way to manage stress and anxiety. Here’s everything you need to know about mindful running

We're talking to Lucy Charles-Barclay • The new Ironman World Champion and Red Bull athlete talks to us about maintaining a positive mindset and using visualisation to reach your full potential