Women's Fitness September 2022

We’ve often heard it said that the hardest part about getting fit is taking the first step, and it’s true. Whether you’re bouncing back from injury, following a workout regime for the first time or returning to your gym sessions after a summer break, making the decision to start a fitness programme can be challenging. So let us make it easier for you… This issue is packed with ways to kickstart your workout goals. Need a training plan? On page 43, we lay out the foundations for fitness success with our four-week programme. Through its strength sessions and LISS (low-intensity steady state) workouts, this plan will help you to build a base level of fitness so that you can start a more intensive training regime. And because we know nutrition…

Nicki Petitt Nicki is a workout writer and fitness model who runs her own PR company working with global sports brands. Find out more@nickipetitt_pr Josh Ivory Josh is a qualified PT and online body transformation coach. He believes in pairing flexible nutrition with effective programming to achieve results. @josh_j_ivory Eve Boggenpoel Eve is a yoga teacher, counsellor and author. Her work is grounded in a deep appreciation of inner stillness as a pathway to transformation. @findingstillness.uk Maria Winson Maria is a PT and theatre performer who coaches at F45 Maida Vale, Kensal Green. She is passionate about keeping fitness fun and encourages all to train at F45. @trainwithmaria.pt Joanna Ebsworth A qualified Level 3 PT and fitness instructor, Jo has been combining her love of exercise and writing for 15…

STAR LETTER HAPPY VIBES I wanted to say how much I’m enjoying the magazine, and how motivating it has been. I have been doing workouts from the past two issues and I’m feeling amazing. Many years ago, I tried working out post C-section and I was ‘told off’, and that I couldn't work out for a year! I ended up feeling so depressed because of this. I had no help or motivation to be healthy. But now I have, and I recently decided to subscribe. Now, I can't wait to read more motivation, tips and workouts that come through the post each month. Stephanie Pascoe Stephanie wins a bundle worth £150 from sports and nutrition brand Grenade (grenade.com). It’s loaded with a range of delicious low-sugar, high-protein goodies to keep…

Get in gear Following the return of the Women’s Tour de France, cycling clothing brand Rapha is honouring all female riders with a special edition collection designed by new media artist Ellen Paige Leach. Featuring designs inspired by the natural world, this colourful range of jackets, jerseys, technical t-shirts, shorts and accessories is made for exploring, with prices ranging from £17 to £140. Wear this gorgeous gear to take part in the Rapha Women’s 100: 10th Anniversary Challenge on Sunday September 18, where first-time riders and experienced cyclists will ride 100K to celebrate women going the distance together. Head to rapha.cc to find out more. WEAR THIS… Made for you Europe’s leading destination for premium stylish sportswear, The Sports Edit (thesportsedit.com), has launched a new community-led activewear brand developed using…

COVER MODEL INTERVIEW If there’s one woman who knows all about the performance-enhancing power of yoga, it’s Lina Nielsen. When WF talks to the British 400m hurdler and Fiit yoga instructor, she has just revealed that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2014 at the age of 17, following a flare-up of her condition which impacted her performance at this year’s 2022 World Athletics Championships and the Commonwealth Games. On top of this, Lina also feared her hurdling days were over for good back in 2017 when she sustained a stress fracture in her left fibula and was pulled from competing. Five years later, however, she’s in her best shape ever, both physically and mentally – and it’s all thanks to yoga. ‘If I hadn’t got injured, or received…

WORKOUT WARDROBE Class act Sustainable activewear brand Contur offers a huge range of brightly coloured crop tops, leggings, shorts and vests in a variety of flattering fits, so there’s something to suit every body shape. Prices start from £49.99; conturuk.com Best of the vests This sweat-absorbing Adidas Techfit Racerback Training Tank Top, £25, features mesh on the back for extra ventilation and a sleek, compressive feel for distraction-free comfort; adidas.co.uk Sure footed Nike Metcon 7 Training Shoes, £114.95, have wide, flat heels and sturdy soles that are stable enough for weight training and flexible enough for high-intensity cardio sessions; nike.com No distractions These 3-in-1 Tiebandz Neonz Hairbands, £7, hold the thickest hair in place during workouts without damaging tresses, and can be worn around your wrist or ankle as a…