Women's Fitness

The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle

Women´s Fitness

The joys of cycling

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

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

‘BEING ADVENTUROUS IS IN MY BLOOD’ • TV presenter, radio host and keen adventurer, Helen Skelton is one of Britain’s best-loved icons. Women’s Fitness catches up with the star to chat about her love of the outdoors and secrets to success

STRONGER IN THE SADDLE • Want to log more miles with a lower risk of injury? Build a bike-ready body using our experts’ strength-training advice…

Tia Norton

FITNESS • Exercise news * Workout plans * Training tips

PICK UP THE PACE! • Boost your body and supercharge your stamina this National Walking Month by discovering the benefits of speed hiking, says Mary Comber

3 ways with… A SLAM BALL • Take your workout to a new level with a slam ball for an explosive workout that will build strength and endurance

KEEP ON ROLLING... • It doesn’t matter how fast or far you go, road cycling offers plenty of mind and body benefits for every rider!

BUILD BIKE STRENGTH • Get stronger in the saddle by doing off-the-bike training to improve your performance and balance

GET KITTED OUT! • Whether you’re going the distance or to the shops, the latest bike kit will provide all the motivation you need

NUTRITION • Food news * Healthy recipes * Fitness fuel

LOW-CARB CUISINE • Pizza, pasta, risotto… enjoy all of your stodgy food favourites sans the sugar rush, thanks to recipes from new cookbook The Low Carb Italian Kitchen

FUEL UP • Keep your eyes on the finishing line with the help of this month’s food and fit fuel products

MORE PEP, PLEASE! • Looking for an extra boost before training? A pre-workout coffee may be one of the easiest ways to enhance your performance, says nutritionist Christine Bailey

WELLBEING • Body news * Mental health * Beauty buys

#YOGAEVERYDAY • Don’t let minor injuries make you miss out on yoga

5-MINUTE YOGA • If you’re looking for a quick and simple way to slip a wellbeing practice into your day, yoga teacher Vicky Fox recommends trying a five-minute practice from her new book Time to Repair

Beauty BAG • Beauty editor Katy Sunnassee rounds up the latest buys to soothe dry skin, plus the perfect new lipstick and perfume for spring!

BOOST YOUR FASCIA FITNESS • Unexplained aches and pains could be down to an overlooked part of your anatomy, called fascia. We look at what it is, and why it could be causing you pain

Terrific Tenerife • Looking for a holiday that’s a home from home? Lucy Miller visited Wyndham Residences in Costa Adeje for a touch of luxury

IN THE BALANCE • Working on your balance and coordination will improve your all-round strength and decrease your chance of injury. Try these six simple moves

STRETCH & STRENGTHEN • Power up your striding skills with this short yoga sequence from bestselling author and creator of the Yoga Happy app, Hannah Barrett

SHOULDER PRESS • Get strong arms and sleek shoulders by nailing this staple upper-body move

SPEEDY WORK • Yes, you can get an effective home workout in as little as 20 minutes! Try this low-kit session from fitness pro Stef Williams

LISTEN UP • Music is not just good for the soul, it also keeps you motivated to exercise. Here, we’ve tested five of the best sports headphones with workout-worthy credentials to keep you moving

CATCHING UP WITH... Dianne Buswell • The Strictly star talks about her...