What is strength-endurance training? We asked the experts how you can train both of these skills at once. There are lots of different styles of training that will help you get stronger, from bodyweight workouts to lifting heavy weights. But functional strength isn’t just about learning to do a full press-up or building an impressive […]
Missing periods, mood swings and slow fitness progress? Here are the key signs you could be under-fueling your workouts (and why that’s so worrying). Emily Solman was in her second year of university when her body started acting weird. “My appetite was really up and down, I felt so stressed and tired pretty much all […]
Your daily walks could be even more beneficial for you than you think. Here’s why the experts say we should all be walking more. For something that requires such little equipment, a walk can do you an awful lot of good. Using just your body plus a good pair of shoes and maybe a pair of […]
Get to grips with how to use battle ropes, along with expert tips and workouts, for a double hit of strength and cardio. In 2020, with gyms closed around the nation, high intensity interval training (HIIT) saw a resurgence, as many of us flocked to YouTube to put in a few solid minutes of some […]
Strong Women trainer Risqat Fabunmi-Alade demonstrates this 3-move 10-minute full-body workout using nothing but a kettlebell. From swings to snatches, here’s how you can get stronger from head to toe. While we all know strength training with weights builds muscle and makes you stronger, it also helps you move easier when you’re not doing reps. […]
Yoga for period pain: can’t sleep? Horrendous cramps? Grab some pillows and try this restorative yoga sequence to feel better. Sometimes, when we’re tired or suffering with intense period pain, the last thing we want to do is an energetic, core sculpting, sweaty workout. Instead, we want to cocoon ourselves in our duvet, listen to […]
Stock up on these lockdown-approved leggings from women who’ve lived in them all year – from workouts and Netflix marathons, to days at their desk. I know one person who dislikes leggings. She’s Italian and grew up playing volleyball in the Milanese heat, so anything that’s longer than a hot pant that tightly hugs her […]
Pancake day is just around the corner, so get the ingredients ready for this high-protein breakfast. We believe that pancakes are for life, not just for Shrove Tuesday. But given that we need to celebrate the small things right now, we’re making sure that this Tuesday’s feast is better than ever. Whether you’re a lemon […]
One third of women are anaemic, meaning that loads of us are training while in a state of iron deficiency. The result? Feeling flat-out exhausted 24/7. Give your iron levels a healthy boost with these warming, plant-based dishes which are packed with blood-lovin’ leafy greens and pulses. When it comes to nutrition, some vitamins and […]
Rest days are a crucial part of any successful fitness plan – in fact, they’re just as important as the training itself. Here’s how to make the most of your days off. Whether you’re in the early days of your new fitness routine or have been training for a while – it’s easy to get […]
