Women's Fitness

The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle

Women´s Fitness

Hello summer!

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

What to do about muscle soreness • Prevent and soothe those post-workout muscle aches, with these top tips from the Women’s Fitness experts

‘I STILL HAVE SO MUCH MORE TO GIVE’ • CrossFit legend Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr talks about her postpartum fitness journey and tells us why she thinks 2024 could be her best year yet

FLOOR-BASED reformer • Reap the strength-solidifying benefits of reformer Pilates at home with this mat-based workout from Pilates instructor Jessica May

Walk TO FITNESS • Journalist Louise Atkinson sets off for a Nordic walking holiday and discovers it can burn more calories per hour than dancing, jogging or cycling!

Your feel-good WORKOUT • Want to exercise for happy vibes? Try this mood-boosting workout from personal trainer Sarah Campus

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

6 QUESTIONS ABOUT protein • Not sure how much protein you need? Wondering whether you can consume too much? Performance nutritionist Andrew Shepherd answers the common concerns

FAST ON FLAVOUR • Perfect for midweek mealtimes or garden-party grazing, these vegan-friendly recipes from Rukmini Iyer’s The Green Cookbook are big on flavour and packed with plant-based protein

5 ways to... INCREASE YOUR FOCUS • Strengthen your mental muscle by eating to boost your workout focus and concentration

DO YOUR SUPPLEMENTS STACK UP? • Finding formulations that work together can help to unlock the power of your fitness performance

WORK OUT Like a pro • Before you start an expensive new Instagram fad, get back to the basics of fitness and find out what really works, with these golden rules from personal trainer Will Duru

THIRSTY work • Running in the summer is almost guaranteed to make you break a sweat, so what should you be doing to stay hydrated when you train? Read on...

Go with the flow • Should you race or rest when you have your period, and will tracking it help you achieve your goals? We asked three athletes to reveal how they train around their cycles

HIT THE GREEN GYM!

GET UP, go outdoors! • Exercising outside in nature could put you in a better mood for the rest of the day – so head outside early to reap the rewards!

Make nature YOUR GYM! • Make the most of the great British summertime by heading outside for some exercise, fresh air and vitamin D

Create your own workout • Want to craft a personal outdoor workout plan? Here’s how to be your own PT!

Tyre fun! • Got a spare tyre lying around? Great! Flipping, pulling and pushing tyres burns calories and builds lean muscle. Try this workout

TURN YOUR WALKS into a workout • You don’t have to do a long-distance yomp for walking to be effective. Heed these training tips to really boost your fitness levels

Strong FOR RUNNING • Getting strong for the outdoors sometimes starts by doing the leg work indoors – so boost your runs with this strength-training workout

Your outdoor WORKOUT WARDROBE • Be ready for all your sporty summer adventures wearing the latest kit to run, bike and hike

Sporty swimwear • Embrace the sun, sea and sand this summer, with these tried-and-tested bikinis

BEAUTY KIT • Beauty editor Lauren Maybank curates the essentials that’ll be a HIIT in your summer beauty bag – from eco-friendly SPF and multi-tasking make-up, to hydrating hair heroes. Find her at instagram.com/laurenpatriciamaybank

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