Women's Fitness

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I don’t know about you, but after three months of lockdown, we can’t wait to break free this summer! So, in this month’s feature, ‘The Great Escape’ (page 46), we’ve tracked down the best back-to-nature breaks and fresh-air spas to head for, once gui

‘A 5K run! I’d been planning to do my first one this Spring so hopefully I’ll be even fitter now!’ Jenny Taylor, Watford ‘I can’t wait to get back to doing triathlons, they’re usually the highlight of my summer.’ Susie Caroll, Sussex ‘I’m itching

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Worried you won’t have time to cook healthy meals and effectively fuel your workouts once the ‘new normal’ begins? Fear not! Plant-based meal delivery service, Planty (planty.uk) has now launched across the UK to deliver six, eight or 10 fresh-frozen

Does your workout wardrobe need a fresh update for summer? Check out the new mix-and-match leggings, crop tops, vests and shorts from eco-luxe activewear brand Contur (conturuk.com). Made from sumptuously soft, sustainable Italian fabrics featuring h

Coated in an anti-microbial technology proven to destroy COVID-19, this mask has been designed for athletes with airpockets for optimal breathability. It reduces spread of respiratory droplets by the wearer. Designed by 1Rebel boutique gym this soft,

As part of its Buy One Get One Tree initiative, Tribe Sport will plant a tree for every order they receive. In partnership with King’s College London, this tracker syncs with Strava to show the live air quality score of your route. City-bound exerc

Time: 40 seconds Works: Glutes, thighs, hamstrings, calves • Stand with your feet wide and toes turned out. Keeping your chest high and hands in fists at your heart, bend your legs and lower into a plié squat so your thighs are parallel to the floor

Find plant-based food a faff to make? From curries and fajitas to bakes and stir fries, all you need is a pot or tray to whip up these delicious-looking dishes from So Vegan. Keep the family healthy with these child-friendly vegan recipes from plant

Walking might not sound like much of a workout compared to your regular training sessions but start to increase your mileage and pace, and you’ll be surprised at the challenge it can offer. Unlike walking the dog or strolling round the park, longer d

With any exercise comes the risk of injury, and most walkers will at some point experience ankle sprain, knee injuries, strains, bumps and bruises. Inflammation is the body’s response to muscle or joint injury. It is an essential part of the recovery

Aiming to complete a half-marathon walk? Try this by 12-week training plan from PT Matt Roberts (mattroberts.co.uk), designed to boost your strength and stamina. ‘This plan is great for motivation and confidence,’ says Roberts. Don’t skip the recover

1 Smartwool Women’s PhD Outdoor Light Print Crew Walking Socks (£16.09; smartwool.co.uk) Built for mile after mile of trail, these socks are so light and seamless you’ll barely notice you’re wearing them. 2 Darn Tough Kelso Micro Crew Light Cushion

After-work drinks, water-cooler chat, the office summer party… there are plenty of aspects of working life we’ve come to miss during lockdown. Crowded buses, sweaty tube trains, traffic jams? Not so much. Ask your friends if they’re missing the daily

Try these three tips on getting started from Wiggle’s cycling experts: • Start with a comfortable bike: aggressive racing and mountain bikes can take some getting used to. • Get the right kit: a quality helmet, short, and gloves can hugely improve yo

Whether you’re a dedicated runner or a fair-weather jogger, there’s nothing like the joy of running in the summer months. Long, light days and warmer weather make outdoor training a pleasure rather than a chore. Not only will you see your fitness lev

• Stay hydrated Summer weather increases sweating, putting you at higher risk of dehydration. Make sure you’re well hydrated before you run and carry water with you, either in a pack or with a hands-free belt. • Slap on sunscreen Look for a sweat-res

Why should we avoid make-up during exercise? ‘Because it’s important to be able to sweat properly. Otherwise, you’ve got more of a threat of getting breakouts.’ Exercise – good for your skin or not? ‘It doesn’t matter if it’s good or not, you have t

Nolan Sunnassee is an internationally educated personal trainer, professional strength coach and creator of unique fitness and wellbeing system, ‘The FiTPLAN’, which can be found at onlinepersonaltraining.tv. He is also a fitness writer for a number

1. Ask someone to take a picture of you (on your phone) from sideways on. 2. Compare your photo with the images here. Which one most resembles how you stand? Look in particular at the upper back and neck area, and the lumbar spine. 3. Choose your pos

1 When you’ve squeezed citrus halves for juice, don’t throw them away! There’s still lots of flavour in the fruit. Cut it into slices or wedges and add to a jug of water with fresh herbs. Or chop into chunks and freeze for adding to glasses, re-usabl

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