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Women´s Fitness
WINTER FITNESS
Meet the team • Get to know the experts and contributors to Women’s Fitness…
FIT BUZZ • This month’s hottest things to do, buy and try
‘I’m in my 40s and want to carve muscle definition. How heavy should I be lifting to see visible results and not risk an injury?’ • This month, Ultimate Performance personal trainer Sean Murphy reveals how to build your best shape after 40 by using weights
TRAIN THROUGH WINTER with Gabby • Women’s fitness expert and Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins star Gabby Allen, 33, shares her motivational tips for staying fit this season
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FULLER on fitness • Two-time Team GB snowboarder and Olympic broadcaster, Aimee Fuller explains how to ski (shred) stronger, dress smarter and recover better – so you can make the most of every day on the mountains this winter!
Find your pace • February is the perfect time to begin a running routine. Trail ultrarunner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys’ 10-week plan will help you find your stride – one step at a time!
MORZINE IN MOTION • Last winter, writer Donna Richardson headed to the French village of Morzine to move, rest and reflect
SMALL WINS, BIG GAINS • Women’s PT Sarah Campus (@sarahcampus) reveals ways to get fit on a busy schedule. This month, she explains why consistency is the key
BEAUTIFUL RACES IN BEAUTIFUL PLACES • More than just miles, these unmissable destination challenges combine fitness, fun and wanderlust. It’s time to plan your race calendar for the year ahead!
GET SNOW FIT like a pro! • With the 2026 Winter Olympics kicking off on February 6, we asked Team GB’s lead strength and conditioning coach, Nathan Wells, how the British elite build snowsports-honed bodies in the gym – and how you could, too!
Fuel up • Keep your eyes on the finishing line with the help of this month’s fit-fuel foods and drinks
EAT LIKE AN ELITE • In the first of a new series revealing how top trainers eat, PT-to-the-stars and former Gladiator Jenny Pacey shares the habits that fuel her lifestyle
5 WAYS TO... EAT TO BEAT CRAVINGS • Struggling to resist sweet treats? Whatever your weakness, here are some ways to outwit the urge
PCOS POWER MEALS • Support your hormones with these nourishing PCOS-friendly recipes from nutritional therapist Megan Hallett
Winterproof your body • Want peak performance, even in peak winter? Sports nutritionist, Nicola McFen reveals the top seasonal supplements for active women
Wellbeing Wonders • WF writer Eve Boggenpoel draws on her background in beauty, wellbeing and holistic health to bring you her pick of the best ways to feel happier, healthier and more yourself each month
7 WAYS TO LIVE MORE MINDFULLY • Finding peace and presence doesn’t always need a life overhaul, sometimes it’s the small changes that make the biggest difference
Stability OVER STRAIN • If you’re living with a chronic joint condition such as arthritis, movement can seem challenging – but the mindful mobility of Pilates helps you reclaim comfort and confidence
Running on empty? • We uncover the hidden burnout symptoms that hit your body, mood and workout motivation – and how to bounce back
Sweat it out OR SIT IT OUT? • Not all illnesses warrant complete abstinence from exercise, but it’s important to know which ones do. Here’s how to decode your symptoms and take the right course of action
REST & RECOVER • The latest escapes to revive, recharge and restore tired bodies