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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
STAY SAFE THIS winter • Dark nights, colder temperatures, motivation struggles – winter brings its own mix of workout hurdles, but our experts know how to cope with them
‘I FINALLY FOUND CALMNESS AND CONNECTION’ • After struggling with extreme restlessness, anxiety and terrible sleep for years, multi-talented presenter and performer Ashley Roberts turned to breathwork to transform her mental, emotional and physical wellbeing
FULLER on fitness • This month, Aimee is chasing warmth in the chill, and discovers that contrast therapy and ‘elite sleeping’ is a great new way to hang out
SHOULD YOU TRUST AI WITH YOUR FITNESS? • The latest smart technology promises to be your new personal trainer, but can it really replace human expertise – and should you let it? WF investigates
Women to watch TIAH AYTON
SUN, SEA and sport IN TURKEY • In search of sunshine, adventure and, honestly, a bit of ‘me-time’, editor Sarah Sellens headed for Neilson’s new Turkish resort
FIT FOR Christmas! • Want a workout that works for the festive season? This fun and seasonal sweat session will get you in the Christmas spirit
Fuel up • With Christmas just around the corner, many food and drink brands are offering seasonal spins on some of Team WF ’s favourite buys. Here’s what’s on our wishlist
EAT FOR midlife • What you put on your plate could help you to thrive during the menopause, says performance nutritionist Christine Bailey. Here are a few recipes to try
5 WAYS TO... EAT WELL WHEN BUSY • Who isn’t busy at this time of year? Here’s how to ensure festive mania doesn’t derail your healthy-eating goals
IS CREATINE A SECRET WORKOUT WONDER? • Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that’s known to fuel short efforts such as sprints, high-intensity cardio and explosive lifts. So, why don’t more women take it? WF asks the experts...
Health NOTEBOOK • Keep the doctor away with the latest products and health news
‘I’M A SPORTS NUTRITIONIST AND I HAVE HIGH CHOLESTEROL’ • WF columnist and a leading registered sports nutritionist, Rob Hobson explains why being fit doesn’t always mean you’re healthy on the inside. Here’s what you can do to keep unhealthy cholesterol levels down
Treat your feet • They’re the foundation for all movement you make, so how you rehab your feet matters. Follow these tips to give them the recovery they need
SAFE & SOUND • Offering full awareness of your surroundings during activity, bone-conduction headphones are growing increasingly popular among the sports crowd. Here’s our pick of the latest buys
A gift for every budget! • Present hunting? Here’s the Women’s Fitness team’s budget-friendly buys for everyone on your gift list – from fitness fanatics to wellbeing warriors
Wellbeing wonders • WF writer Eve Boggenpoel draws on her background in holistic health, yoga and meditation to bring you her pick of the best ways to feel healthier, happier and more yourself each month
REST ASSURED • Taking time out for recovery is key to meeting your goals, so don’t let guilt or anxiety put you off relaxing
HIT RESET • Want to reconnect to your strength so you feel calm and confident? We take a sneak peek at Chloe Thomas’s 30-day Ultimate Mind & Body Glow-up Challenge, which promises to help you do just that