Women's Fitness

The magazine for Women that want a Healthy and Fit Lifestyle

Women’s Fitness

WALK TO FITNESS

On my walking kit list this month…

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

FIT BUZZ

HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR WALKS • Set off on the right foot this National Walking Month with these top tips from the experts

‘TRAINING IS MY THERAPY’ • Radio and TV presenter, and mum-of-two, Zoe Hardman tells us why she prioritises fitness over everything else, and explains her reasons for taking up weight training in her 40s

LUNGE FOR LEAN LEGS • If you’re looking to target your entire lower body, you can’t beat a lunge for its core, bottom and leg-toning benefits

A walk AMONG HISTORY • Writer Yanar Alkayat travelled to Athens for a break steeped in history that was best enjoyed on foot

LOWER-BODY tone up • Hit your lower body and take your workout to the next level with a simple pair of ankle weights

WALKING workout • From speed walking to rucking, learn how to up the ante on your daily walks with this expert advice from the brains behind National Walking Month

HIKE TO good health • Walking is a great way to improve mood and reduce stress. With Mental Health Awareness Week happening from May 12-18, we asked expert Chloe Thomas for her tips on getting started

STRETCH IT OUT • These stretches from Chloe Thomas are perfect for after walking – no equipment is needed and you can do them anywhere!

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

GUT GOODNESS • Give your gut a boost with these microbiome-boosting seasonal recipes from gut health expert and award-winning nutritionist, Dr Lucy Williamson

MOVE MORE, eat more • We all run for different reasons, but can you lose weight while you’re exercising? Leading sports dietician Renee McGregor reveals in her new book Fuel for Thought why more miles might not meet your weight-loss expectations, plus the risks of under-fuelling

YOUR RUN-DAY MENU • for a long run or higher-intensity run session*

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

TAKE CARE OF YOUR JOINTS • From adding turmeric to your diet to prioritising strength training, here are some of the best ways to support your joints

LET’S GET functional • In the second of our two-part series on strength training for bone health, personal trainer Lindsay Duggan from YOUR Personal Training explains how functional strength training reduces joint stiffness

HAPPY FEET • Give your feet the support they deserve with our pick of the best walking shoes and socks

LISTEN FOR LESS • Want wireless audio without breaking the bank? We’ve tested the best cheap earbuds for affordable cordless listening

WELCOME TO THE FOLD • Pilates is set to be one of the biggest fitness trends in 2025. Here’s how to enjoy the benefits in the comfort of your living room

PILATES PICKS • These beautiful extras will support your every reformer Pilates move...

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

‘OUR BRAIN IS THE MISSING PIECE OF THE WEIGHT-LOSS PUZZLE’ • In her new book The Weight’s Over, Sandra Roycroft-Davis explains why diets don’t work and how you can overcome emotional eating

STRENGTH WITH SPRINGS • Enhance the benefits of mat Pilates with the added resistance of the FOLD reformer, with Pilates expert Natalie Barrett

‘I’M SMASHING RECORDS AT 61 YEARS...