GOLD STANDARD

Having reached the pinnacle of sporting excellence when she was crowned Olympic champion at the 2000 Games, former heptathlete Denise Lewis, 48, is bringing her activewear expertise to the high street with a 31-piece edit for Next.

Here, the mum of four – including two-year-old Troy (far right, with Mum) – tells us what makes the perfect kit, how to start working out and why the wellness industry is for everyone…

Denise, what can you tell us about teaming up with Next Active?

“I’ve grown up with Next. As a child, we weren’t quite lucky enough to have the Next Directory and I used to covet my friend’s, hoping that one day I could possibly afford to have my own copy. I remember when