Women's Fitness

The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle

Women´s Fitness

STAYING WELL

ABOUT YOU • Share how you stay fit and active, plus let us know what you enjoyed reading in previous issues!

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

‘I’M MENTALLY A LOT STRONGER NOW’ • Fitness expert Meggan Grubb talks to us about adapting her workouts to train smarter, taking on new challenges and feeling tougher since becoming a mum

JUMP TO IT • Plyometrics – aka jumping training – is a high-impact and high-intensity form of exercise that will help you build power and strength. Want in?

Olympian HOLIDAY SECRETS! • Want to know how the pros holiday? WF writer Donna Richardson flew out to Anda Barut in Turkey to learn the how and why of active travel from some of the UK’s most celebrated Olympians

GO GO cardio • Weightlifting is important, but cardio is the workout ingredient you should never be without. Try personal trainer Nicky McBurney’s kit-free session to raise your pulse at home

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

BATCH COOKING ON A BUDGET • Save time and money with these simple, affordable recipes from Rosie Kellett – perfect for batch cooking, prepping ahead and sharing with loved ones

Seasons’ eating • If you want to reduce your UPF intake, eating seasonally and locally helps, says nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert in her new book The Unprocessed Plate. Luckily, August offers lots of vegetables and salad leaves to munch on!

DESTINATION RESTORATION • Plagued by aches and pains? Put your recovery first this summer by taking a trip to the Tuscan countryside to soak in ancient thermal springs

FITNESS AND FUEL IN Montenegro • Writer Sarah Finley heads on a holiday that serves up fitness, healthy food, and the latest recovery techniques

TEE FOR TWO • Writer Jo Ebsworth headed to The Belfry Hotel & Resort for a crash course in golf and some much-needed pampering

ACTIVE ESCAPE IN Wales • For a sporty break close to home, head to one of the UK’s best outdoor adventure playgrounds, Wales. Writer Donna Richardson makes two active stops

Best of the rest... • Pack your bag! It’s time to get active in an inspiring location with our pick of athletic adventures

Health NOTEBOOK • Keep the doctor away with the latest products and health news

5 WAYS TO... STAY HYDRATED • From replenishing lost electrolytes to monitoring the colour of your urine, stay on top of your hydration this summer with these expert tips

EASE PERIOD PAIN with exercise • Doubled over with cramps and feeling a bit ‘bleurgh’? WF discovers how the right type of movement could help to ease painful periods

FUN IN THE SUN • Protect your skin while out on the water this summer with our pick of the best swimming costumes featuring built-in UV protection

ROUTE YOUR RIDE • Monitor your metrics, navigate your routes and upgrade your performance with the latest high-tech cycling computers

HYBRID ATHLETES, WATCH OUT! • Editor Sarah Sellens puts the new HYROX-ready Amazfit T-Rex 3 watch to the test

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

Crack THE CORTISOL CODE • Unlock your motivation, energy and performance by working with your stress hormone – not against it

6 WAYS TO BALANCE CORTISOL NATURALLY • Tried-and-tested tips from Dr Saara Haapanen

Find your truth • Eve Boggenpoel shares a meditation practice that can help you connect with what you most need in your life – today and every...