Women's Fitness November 2021

Why do you exercise? For competition? To feel good? Perhaps, to keep up with the kids? But here’s a really good reason – for a longer life. Maybe you’re not thinking about how you’ll feel physically at 80, maybe you are, but one thing’s for sure, the right kind of exercise can go a long way to maintaining a good quality of life as you age. Turn to page 35 to find out more. Exercise is an investment you make in yourself. Just ask cover model Joey Bull. I first came across Joey about a decade ago, when I was a young fitness writer and she just had launched her first workout DVD. Now at the age of 55, she continues to find ways to stay in her best shape.…

Nicki Petitt Nicki is an online fitness coach and workout writer. She brings energy via Zoom Room, which will challenge your body and create a stronger mindset. Find out more @nickipetitt Christine Bailey Christine is a performance nutritionist, chef, author and keen runner. She runs online programmes and works with athletes.christinebailey.co.uk Eve Boggenpoel Eve is a holistic healer, yoga teacher and author. Her work is grounded in a deep appreciation of inner stillness as a pathway to transformation. @eveboggenpoel Emma Lewis Currently studying to be a PT, Emma has written and sub-edited on health and fitness magazines for many years. She is a lover of everything that is active. @emma121lewis Joanna Ebsworth A qualified Level 3 PT and fitness instructor, Jo has been combining her love of exercise and writing…

LEADING THE WAY Women’s Fitness October cover model Carly Rowena’s Instagram channel @CarlyRowena is amazing! Fitness influencer Rowena is a great support to people everywhere, helping with their fitness routines and lifestyle choices. She promotes independence and healthy living, plus has a large and loyal following. I love her incredible and positive outlook on life. Rowena’s also not afraid to speak her mind! She’s definitely influenced me, and she makes me feel more motivated because her blog makes me feel good, and I love it that she shares intimate details of her life, including her pregnancy and exercise routines. It was fantastic learning more about her, and gaining some useful training tips and advice on nutrition, exercise and stress reduction. I’d definitely recommend following Carly, and I’m working towards having…

BACK ON TRACK Thank you so much for the feature 20 Ways To Your Happy Weight (October issue). During lockdowns, I thought I would be healthier and fitter but, as is the case with so many other people, I went the opposite way – I gained weight and lost interest in fitness. I really want to get back on track now I am back at work full-time, and it’s evident that maintaining a healthy weight boosts mobility, improves sleep and supports emotional health. So, I was extremely grateful for all the diet tips to budge the bulge and kickstart my metabolism. Starting with rainbow fruits and vegetables, powering up with protein, eating some fats, filling up on fibre, getting vitamin fixes, kicking caffeine habits… it really is worth losing weight…

Make a splash Spending time in the sea offers many benefits – from improved mental wellbeing and clearer skin to better sleep and a boosted immune system – so don’t let a little thing like the colder weather stop you from answering the call of the ocean! Roxy’s new range of performance wetsuits are designed to keep the chill at bay without compromising on style. We love this Roxy Synchro Wetsuit – available in two thicknesses (4/3mm for £165 or 3/2mm for £160) – with integrated knees pads for extra protection during surfing or stand-up paddleboarding sessions; roxy-uk.com DO THIS… ROW YOUR BOAT If you like to ‘try before you buy’, you can now test out one of Hydrow’s immersive at-home rowers for the first time at the newly launched…

Sparbar Pro 4 Love boxing? Pitch yourself against yourself with the SPARBAR PRO 4, a boxing training device that can be used at home to build focus, speed and hand-eye coordination. Used by pro athletes such as Anthony Joshua, UFC Flyweight Champion Valentina Shevchenko and Women’s WBC champion Chantelle Cameron, the SPARBAR has a ‘head target’ and padded arm attachments that rotate with every punch, so you can duck, dive and punch as if you were sparring with a friend. It’s available in seven vibrant colours, as the 4 and 4X, including gold, white, yellow and this eye-catching pink. Available to buy at sparbar.com…