Women's Fitness Decemeber 2018

Do you own more pairs of trainers than heels, spend your days in leggings and lust after the latest sport-luxe looks? Snap! With the athleisure market growing at four times the rate of the UK clothing market, our love affair with sports fashion knows no bounds. Barely a day goes by at H&F without news of exciting new buys. And happily, this autumn brings a windfall of fab, new fitnesswear trends, from body-sculpting designs to futuristic fabrics and mood-boosting pops of neon. Turn to ‘Fitness Fashion Edit’ (page 48) and get your fix. When Venus Williams rocked a catsuit at the French Open this summer, she not only inspired one of this season’s hottest new style trends, she also became an icon for millions of new mums by returning to…

STAR LETTER NEW HORIZONS Although I love working out, there are times in the day I need to feel calm and serene, so I found your article ‘Just breathe’ (November issue) most helpful. I’ve been hearing good things about mindfulness and have tried it before. But my mind would take flight and I’d stress about things in my life. I now realise I can train my mind to fully attend to what’s happening. I really think this can help me find more meaning and purpose in my life, and teach me it’s OK sometimes to step out of my comfort zone. I feel calmer just thinking about the changes I intend to make to my life so it’s happier and more fulfilling. Many, many thanks. Kym Yetton, Cambridgeshire HOME FROM…

This month, Kym wins a Hydro Flask bundle, worth more than £120! This selection of the most popular Hydro Flask products includes a 21oz Standard Mouth Bottle (pictured), a 32oz Wide Mouth Bottle, an 18oz Food Flask and a 16oz Coffee Flip Flask, which all boast excellent heat-retention capabilities, thanks to the TempShield double-wall vacuum insulation. Made from pro-grade stainless steel, Hydro Flask products won’t transfer or retain flavours, and their colourful powder coating increases durability and grip. The products are also BPA and phthalate-free and recyclable at the end of their product life. See more at uk.hydroflask.com.…

‘Get my trainers on. Works every time – whether it’s an outdoor run, boxing session or Spin class, I always feel better afterwards.’ Sara Montague, Surrey ‘I make sure I get an early night. No TV, no internet; just a warm bath and a few scented candles. Everything feels more manageable after a bit of R&R.’ Connie Mitchell, Dumfries ‘I talk to a friend. Getting another perspective on my worries helps me find a strategy for sorting things out.’ Amber Thompson, Bristol…

1 CLIMB BEN NEVIS Embrace winter and sign up for a winter skills weekend on Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis. On the Saturday, you’ll learn how to keep safe on the mountain from fully qualified mountain leaders, then on the Sunday, you’ll all head out and climb it, covering 11 miles and 1,329m of ascent. It costs £99. For info and dates, head to timeoutdoors.com. 2 MAJOR ON MINDFULNESS Craving a rejuvenating break? Wellness holiday specialist Health and Fitness Travel has a three-pronged approach to get you back on form. Head to Sri Lanka, the Caribbean or Spain on a Mindfulness Triathlon holiday and focus on three elements: Be Mindful – to unwind, focus on your body and boost performance with guided mindful walks, breathing exercises and yoga nidra; Be…

‘I was inspired by my great aunt, a pioneering homoeopath’ ‘I’ll start my day with homemade granola and either coconut, dairy or almond milk plus some high-protein yoghurt. For a special treat at weekends, I may add some seasonal fruit purée. ‘I see my first client at around 8.30am. I spend three days a week at my practice, which is in a multi-disciplinary clinic with other therapists such as chiropractors and osteopaths. On the other two days I do media work and consultancy for new food products. ‘I studied nutritional therapy at the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) because the course has a naturopathic, holistic focus, and I could study part-time so I could keep earning. I graduated in 2008 after the three-year course, and become a naturopathic nutritional therapist,…