Women's Fitness

Ahern is a personal trainer at Goal Plans powered by MuscleFood (goalplans.com). He’s a level 3 certified PT and has more than 10 years’ experience in the fitness industry, working with a range of clients from athletes to celebrities all over the wor

With Wimbledon and Paris 2024 around the corner, there’s never been a better time to update your tennis wardrobe, whether to brush up on your backhand or try out the preppy yet athletic ‘tenniscore’ aesthetic sweeping our socials. For inspiration, ch

‘I always thought the day I fell pregnant would be the day I turned the page and started a new chapter,’ reveals Australian weightlifter, CrossFit Games athlete and mum-of-one Tia-Clair Toomey-Orr, 30. But, in a surprise turn of events that has stunn

As we scramble off the beach and turn to face a short steep hill up to the café I hear our instructor’s voice from the back of the pack: ‘Hang on to that lottery ticket! Squeeze those lemons!’ We’d been romping along a coastal path, enjoying the Ital

Exercise is a boon to your mental health. It releases a cocktail of ‘happy’ hormones (dopamine, serotonin, endorphins), and has been shown to improve mood and self-esteem while decreasing feelings of stress, anxiety and depression. You don’t have to

Reformer Pilates has boomed in popularity in recent years. The workout uses a reformer bed with adjustable resistance to support and intensify Pilates moves. While the machine may seem like the holy grail of Pilates equipment, in reality, the essence

In the UK, adults are advised to eat 0.75g of protein per kilogram of body mass. For someone that weighs 70kg, this would be 52.5g of protein per day. The exact amount someone should consume a day is individualised, based on their activity level, wit

Nootropics enhance focus by affecting biochemical pathways and brain mechanisms, with nutritional supplements often containing key ingredients that support cognitive functions, such as attention and concentration. Caffeine, a widely recognised nootro

Supplements are one of the biggest add-ons that many of us use to amplify our workouts. It goes without saying that they can offer fantastic health perks, but just as you probably give careful consideration to your choice of pre- or post-workout meal

Every year, a wave of new exercise trends floods the fitness landscape, each promising the ultimate solution for weight loss and building muscle. But, amid the flashy trends and quick fixes, personal trainers have relied on the same principles to get

Water is essential for your body to function. You are around 65 per cent water, and water is necessary for everything from blood volume and heat regulation, to the digestion and absorption of the food you eat. You lose fluid all the time – as water v

Professional triathlete Emma Pallant-Browne made headlines last year when a racing photo of her with a small blood stain on her tri suit – originally shared by the Professional Triathletes Organisation and later shared by Pallant-Browne alongside her

Want to escape a stuffy gym? Exercising in nature is a boon to your health, proven to limit stress and depression as well as improve workout adherence. Read our expert advice for getting out there in the mornings, cranking up the intensity of your wo

The early bird catches the worm, or so they say, and with the longer days and the weather heating up, now is a good time to take your workouts outside. Not only is it easier to stay consistent with morning workouts – because of the lack of social and

Think back to your last outdoor workout – how did it make you feel? Happy? Energised? De-stressed? The chances are it made you feel all these things and more, according to the latest data, which shows that exercising in the open air is a boon to your

Reps: 20 Face the tyre with feet wider than hip-width. Shift hips back and squat as far as you can, keeping chest lifted and extending your arms between your feet. Slide your hands under the tyre, then push through heels to rise up out of the squat,

Whether your chosen outdoor venue is a park, the roads or your garden, start creating your workout by assessing the area. What outdoor tools do you have at your disposal? Perhaps there are hills, paths or circular loops for running intervals. Maybe t

We all have our own natural pace and speed of walking. But, by upping the speed and varying the way you walk, you can turn each stride you take into a calorie-burning move. Want to burn fat, tone your thighs or tighten your tum? Read on for tips on a

The only way to run faster and harder is to run more, right? Well, not exactly. You also need leg strength. Running will build cardiovascular ability as well as endurance in the legs, but the more developed your leg muscles are, the more efficiently

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Whether you’re lounging around the pool or love to hit the waves, there’s no denying the perfect bikini can make you feel a million dollars. It’s not just about the looks, though: if you’re planning on putting in the lengths or ducking and diving in

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‘Growing up in Jeddah, I’ve always been drawn to the sea. My parents were both lovers of the ocean – my father not only studied marine geology, he was also an accomplished scuba diver, captain and fisherman. ‘I first tried scuba diving when I was 1

‘My journey to become a professional jockey began at the Pony Club, where I did show jumping and eventing as a child. I got my first pony, Magical Toffee, at the age of nine and took him pony racing at my local racecourse, Cheltenham, where we won. I

Have you ever reached the end of a yoga class and drifted off in savasana? The reason you’re feeling so chilled is because yoga is a really effective way to down-regulate stress hormones in the body. It also shifts your central nervous system into ‘r