Articles by Lois Mackenzie, Fitness Writer

Lois Mackenzie is a Fitness Writer for Fit&Well and its sister site Coach, covering strength training workouts with weights, accessible ways to stay active at home, and the top ways to get into running. She joined the team in 2023 from Newsquest Media Group, where she was a Senior Reporter across sports, trends, and lifestyle news.

She is an avid runner, hill walker, and tamer of two border collies, often taking the dogs running through the streets of Glasgow, Scotland, with her trusty waist lead. She also tests all the latest running gear, from shoes to anti-chafe creams.

Lois holds a Master's degree in Digital Journalism from Strathclyde University and obtained a Master of Arts in English Literature at the University of Aberdeen. As well as her time writing for over 200 local newspapers at Newsquest, Lois has bylines at Good Health, Wellbeing & The Great Outdoors, and Metro.co.uk.

Originally from the Western Isles in Scotland, Lois grew up surrounded by beaches and a love of the outdoors, which is why she runs to stay active but also to de-stress, boost her wellbeing, and enjoy time in the fresh air. When not writing, you can usually find her on a long walk, swimming in the sea, or planning the most scenic route for her next run.

Latest articles by Lois Mackenzie

I tried this six-move dumbbell lower-body workout, and my legs feel stronger already

Workout This short dumbbell routine challenged my lower-body without a lunge in sight

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Lois Mackenzie

Latest articles by Lois Mackenzie

I tried this six-move dumbbell lower-body workout, and my legs feel stronger already

Use this 10-minute standing abs workout to build a stronger core without a sit-up in sight

Nine moves, 30 minutes, and two dumbbells to build stronger arms and boost your metabolism

Strengthen your core and build upper-body muscle in just 30 minutes with a single kettlebell

I tried this eight-move superset arms and abs workout, and my upper-body feels stronger already

All you need is two dumbbells and six moves for a stronger upper body and leaner arms

You only need seven moves and two dumbbells to build full-body functional strength

I swapped my normal leg workout for these four moves, and they made a huge difference

I tried these three cool-down stretches to boost recovery, and my leg muscles feel great

Work your whole body and strengthen your core in just 10 minutes with a single kettlebell

30 minutes, nine moves, and a set of dumbbells for stronger, leaner arms

The Beats Fit Pro stay in place and sound great — but they aren't worth the price

You don't need weights to build muscle all over — just this nine-move bodyweight workout

I tried this dumbbell abs workout, and my core felt it after only four moves

This no-jumping workout builds muscle all over in just 30 minutes

Strengthen your whole core without weights in just three moves

Build muscle all over in just 15 minutes with this 12-move kettlebell workout

I tried this 10-minute standing abs workout and it gave me more functional strength than sit-ups ever could

This 30-minute dumbbell workout builds stronger arms and boosts your metabolism

Build muscle all over in just 20 minutes without weights with this full-body workout

I tried this personal trainer's three-move running warm-up, and my legs have never felt better

I tried TikTok’s viral 25-7-2 Stairmaster workout—here’s what I thought

This 30-minute, no-equipment Pilates routine builds strength and protects your joints

10 moves and 30 minutes to build stronger, leaner arms

Develop your core and boost your metabolism with these eight moves

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