Women's Fitness

The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle

Women´s Fitness

EAT WELL, MOVE BETTER

On my fit list this month…

Meet the team • Get to know the experts and contributors to Women’s Fitness…

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

HOW TO FUEL BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER EXERCISE • Puzzled by protein? Got a carb conundrum? Learn how to properly fuel your workouts with these top tips from the experts

‘THERE’S NOTHING BETTER THAN BEING A WOMAN AND FEELING STRONG’ • We caught up with fitness extraordinaire Sarah Jayne Dunn, 43, to discuss the benefits of weight training and hear why she’s never felt fitter

SQUAT LIKE A PRO • Squats are one of the best exercises for your lower body, but to reap the rewards you’ve got to do them correctly. Here’s how to master this stalwart move

STAY FIT AT Fodele • Katy Sunnassee flew her family to Fodele Beach Resort, Crete, to find out why it makes a great place for an active family holiday

Wake up, WORK OUT! • Kickstart your day with a workout that will lift your mood, boost your blood flow and get your body firing on all cylinders

‘I HAVE TO SKI AT 70MPH AND TALK TO A CAMERA ON MY HAND!’ • Four-time Winter Olympian Chemmy Alcott talks to Donna Richardson about skiing fast while filming, her favourite resorts and reflections on the past year

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

FUEL YOUR FAMILY • Cut down on ultra-processed foods with these nutritious and delicious recipes for the whole family

NUTRITIONIST HACKS • From replenishing minerals to upping your omega-3s, four nutritionists reveal their top diet tips for active people

ELEVATE YOUR PLATE • Lead a healthier and happier lifestyle with celebrity trainer and nutrition expert Scott Harrison’s high-protein recipes that focus on fuelling the body with the right nutrients

Health NOTEBOOK • Keep the doctor away with our review of the latest products to help you stay fighting fit

IMPROVE GUT HEALTH • From upping your fibre intake to enhancing your carb tolerance, learn how to keep your gut happy with this expert advice

STRENGTH DURING MENOPAUSE • To exercise or not to exercise? It’s hard to navigate the transformative phases of menopause, including the physical and emotional changes it brings, but this full-body strength workout should help

HIGH & DRY • Stay warm and dry on drizzly walks with our pick of the best waterproof trousers

TRACK YOUR BEATS • Keep track of your BPMs and heart rate zones during workouts with our pick of the top heart-rate monitor chest straps

PUMMEL POWER • Joanna Ebsworth puts the Theragun Prime Plus through its paces

Wellbeing wonders • With World Sleep Day on March 14, WF writer and (long-term insomniac!) Eve Boggenpoel shares the latest ways to get the best possible night’s sleep

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY • In her new book, Your Body Already Knows, ayurvedic doctor Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya guides you on the path to living a more balanced and fulfilled life

EAT LIKE A yogi • To mark the launch of YogaEasy, Europe’s largest online yoga studio, we spoke to three of its top yoga teachers and teacher trainers, to discover how their yoga practice has influenced their eating habits – and vice versa!

‘I’VE TRANSFORMED MY ENERGY LEVELS AND IMMUNITY’ • After work stress and illness left her feeling depleted, triathlete Jenny O’Connell, 49, searched for natural ways to support her energy and immune system – which led her to co-found her own supplement brand