Women's Fitness November 2025

As a lover of all things fitness, my time in the gym, on the roads, across trails and through water has been plagued by injuries – so much so that a list of all the niggles I’ve had would form a good basis for a ‘common injuries’ article. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to investigate why I’m so injury prone and I surmise – from DNA tests, expert insight and some fitness know-how – that it’s the culmination of four things: (1) inadequate refuelling, (2) a lack of warming up and cooling down, (3) dialling up the intensity of recovery activities, and (4) not following the 10 per cent rule (i.e. to increase the duration or intensity of exercise by no more than 10 per cent weekly). Fortunately,…

Eve Boggenpoel Eve is a qualified yoga teacher, counsellor and homeopath. She is passionate about helping people heal, so they can connect with and live their authentic selves with greater clarity and ease. @eveboggenpoel Aimee Fuller Aimee Fuller is a former Team GB two-time Olympic snowboarder. She is now a broadcaster and author, as well as an avid runner and qualified yogi. Follow her @aimee_fuller Lily Smith Lily is a health and wellness writer and qualified yoga teacher, specialising in prenatal and postnatal yoga. She loves helping people feel more grounded and present, both on and off the mat. @lilythewordsmith Lucy Miller Lucy is a fitness journalist, ex-national gymnast and qualified Level 3 PT. She is also a nutritionist and life coach who loves nothing more than to go for…

Made to move Women’s activewear brand Oner Active (oneractive.com) has launched a new HYBRID collection of 20 performance-driven pieces to serve its community beyond lifting. Featuring new tech-packed styles, electrifying colours and the debut of an innovative technical fabric called AirMove boasting four-way stretch, sweat-wicking properties and quick drying capabilities, the range is perfect for high-intensity workouts and cardio-fuelled training days. We love the Go To Seamless Fitted Mid Vest, £30, and Unified High Waisted Pocket Shorts 6”, £48, seen here on fitness entrepreneur and Oner Active founder, Krissy Cela. TRY THIS... Power up your Pilates Had enough of over-packed Reformer Pilates classes? Look no further than the Hausformer; a sleek, foldable Reformer Bed that brings the studio experience home. Built for both instructors and home users seeking a stylish,…

AIMEE VICTORIA LONG Aimee is one of London’s premier fitness experts, trusted by those who seek sustainable, real results. Her unique approach combines Pilates, barre, strength training and HIIT. Visit aimeevictorialong.co.uk Q A friend does a mobility workout on her rest day. What are the benefits of this and will doing the same when I should be resting hinder my recovery? A Mobility workouts on rest days are actually one of the best things you can do to enhance your recovery. They’re low-intensity, low-impact and they help to stimulate blood flow to tired muscles – speeding up recovery, reducing soreness, as well as improving your long-term performance. Mobility isn’t the same as a workout that taxes your body. Instead, it’s about controlled movement, joint care and flexibility. Think of gentle…

Content warning: This article contains references to eating disorders which some individuals may find triggering ‘Body transformation’ is a phrase that gets bandied around a lot in the world of fitness, usually supported by dramatic ‘before’ and ‘after’ pictures illustrating significant weight-loss journeys undertaken in the pursuit of so-called physical perfection. But for former fashion model-turned-women’s health, fitness, nutrition and mindset coach Chloe Thomas – who embarked on her own ‘body transformation’ after quitting the modelling industry in 2016 – her journey to better health was only ever about gaining weight, not losing it, and healing her body and mind with strength training, therapy and self-love after battling a life-threatening eating disorder, depression and body dysmorphia. Now on a mission to help women feel strong and nourished, and empowered from…

I first discovered yoga somewhere in the middle of two Olympic cycles, when my life had been on the road for five weeks at a time, bouncing from one competition to the next on the World Cup snowboard circuit. Back then, I craved something consistent, something that was mine, no matter where I was in the world. Gyms weren’t always an option and I didn’t want to have an excuse, so a yoga mat became my simple fix – a no-excuses approach to owning my time and creating a routine through the whirlwind of qualifications. I made a commitment of 30 minutes in the morning, 30 minutes in the evening, and it was non-negotiable. It became my anchor. That little rectangle of space was the only controllable in an otherwise…