Women's Fitness October 2019

Here at H&F towers, we love our water workouts. From pool laps and aqua biking to open-water training and wild swimming, the team has it covered. But this month, we’ve discovered a new trend that takes water workouts to a whole new level. Some of the world’s top athletes are now training in the deep-end of the pool – underwater. Could Deep End Fitness be the ultimate way to boost your strength and stamina? Turn to ‘In at the deep end’ (page 14) to find out. Also inspiring us is the unstoppable PT and influencer Laura Hoggins, who’s on a mission to transform lives through the power of lifting. In ‘Lift Weights, Change your Life’ (page 40), read Laura’s incredible story, and discover why you need to start lifting today!…

EXERCISE FOR BABY I was really grateful for your feature ‘Work it Baby’ (Issue 238). It’s reassuring to know that having a baby doesn’t mean that you can’t stay active and exercise during pregnancy. I am five months pregnant so your guidelines were just what I needed. I don’t want to put on as much weight as I did with my first baby when I did next to no exercise. I’ve now realised it’s perfectly safe and good for the health of both mum and baby; what’s important is to choose the right types of activities. I’m aiming to exercise for 10 to 30 minutes each day to stay a healthy weight for both my baby and me. Thank you for all the good advice. Corrine Hardy, North Wales SUN…

This month, Corrine wins a set of Mio Skincare’s Firming Faves, worth £132. Dedicated to helping tone, shape and firm, each product contains natural ingredients. The Body Brush boosts microcirculation and exfoliates, while the Shrink To Fit Body Cream reduces the appearance of dimpled skin. Hydrate your décolletage with antioxidant-rich Mio Boob Tube+, and strengthen your midriff’s skin with Get Waisted Sculpting Cream. For all-day radiance, exfoliate and nourish with Skin Tight Body Serum. Visit mioskincare.co.uk.…

1 RESET AT A RETREAT Kick-start lasting healthy habits this autumn at Hawkstone Hall & Gardens’ Shropshire retreat. The break takes place October 11-13 and costs £395 per guest, based on two sharing, for two nights’ accommodation, meals and snacks, fitness sessions such as circuits and HIIT, yoga, sports massage, walks, cookery demos, workshops, consultations and more; hawkstonehall.co.uk. 2 GET MUDDY! Who’s up for a fun but tough physical challenge this autumn? Nuclear Fallout’s 7K or 12K obstacle race (on November 2 in Brentwood, Essex) boasts at least 50 obstacles, from zip wires to cargo nets and, of course, plenty of mud! Do it solo or as part of a team. It’s suitable for all fitness levels and there’ll be a warm hose-down and heated changing rooms at the end!…

‘I wake up around 7.30am, get ready for work, then drive the 15-minute journey to my office in Christchurch, New Zealand, where I’ll have a coffee in a reusable KeepCup, and visit my chief operating officer (COO) to discuss some hairbrained idea I’ve come up with overnight. Food-wise, I like to call myself a carnitarian,  trying to eat in an environmentally friendly way with no meat or dairy, but I’m often so busy I forget to eat, so breakfast and lunch will be whatever someone picks up for me. I spend most of my day answering emails; meeting and talking with retailers, customers and the media; and the rest of my time on product development. I don’t get to spend as much time in the lab as I used to,…

Worried you’re neglecting your responsibilities as a mum when you take time out for exercise? You needn’t be, according to new research by Sport England. The study, part of the latest phase of the This Girl Can campaign, looked at more than 1,000 mums and found that, while more than three quarters would like to exercise more, six in 10 (61 per cent) would feel guilty for working out instead of spending time with family. But it’s really not an either/or choice, says Sport England – mums have a greater influence on children’s activity levels than dads, with young people aged 11-15 more likely to be active themselves with an active mother, compared with an inactive mother. Our verdict? Get your kit on – you’re the best role model your…