Lucy Gornall
Lucy is a freelance journalist specializing in health, fitness and lifestyle. She was previously the Health and Fitness Editor across various women's magazines, including Woman&Home, Woman and Woman’s Own as well as Editor of Feel Good You. She has also previously written for titles including Now, Look, Cosmopolitan, GQ, Red and The Sun.
She lives and breathes all things fitness; working out every morning with a mix of running, weights, boxing and long walks. Lucy is a Level 3 personal trainer and teaches classes at various London studios. Plus, she's pre- and post-natal trained and helps new mums get back into fitness after the birth of their baby. Lucy claims that good sleep, plenty of food and a healthy gut (seriously, it's an obsession) are the key to maintaining energy and exercising efficiently. Saying this, she's partial to many classes of champagne and tequila on the rocks whilst out with her friends.
Latest articles by Lucy Gornall
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Feeling stiff after a day at your desk? A physical therapist recommends these four stretches to help you bounce back
Mobility Simple exercises to ease pain
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You only need five minutes and these five moves to strengthen your abs
workouts A trainer shares some equipment free-moves to help strengthen your midsection
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I ran 5K every day for a month and this is what happened
Running From weight loss to mental clarity, our writer reaped the rewards of running 5K every day, but would she still do the challenge today?
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A trainer says this bodyweight workout will hit every major muscle group in your body—and it only takes 20 minutes
Workout Keep it short ‘n’ sweet with these fast exercises that will wake up your whole body
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The seven gym moves my personal trainer says you need to build upper-body strength
Workouts Training my upper body has made everyday life so much easier—here's one of my favorite sessions for you to try
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You only need these six moves to build upper-body strength and work your core
Workout Build muscle in your chest, back, shoulders and arms with this gym workout
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I'm a personal trainer and this is my favorite way to finish a workout
Workout Feel the burn with just a weight plate, kettlebell and minimal rest
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What are compound exercises?
Fitness We asked an expert trainer to explain how compound exercises work and to list the ones you should be doing in your workout
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I did 50 fire hydrants every day for 30 days and I was shocked at the results
FITNESS Is this the exercise you’re missing out on for ultimate glute goals? I tested it out to see
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I did a treadmill run every day for two weeks, and this is what happened
Workout My speed improved and I trained harder, but I was always tempted to head outside instead
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I have 30-second cold showers every day and my mood has changed considerably
Mindfulness A quick switch from hot to cold and I'm left feeling upbeat, invigorated, and can cope better with stress
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I did 25 hip thrusts a day for two weeks, here’s what changed
FITNESS The hip thrusts for 14 days challenge has been a game changer
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High-fiber diet plan to support digestion and help you stay full
Nutrition We spoke to a nutritionist to help you design a high-fiber diet plan to improve your digestion
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How to improve your 5K time
Fitness This expert advice will help you to run a faster 5K
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I did 100 weighted squats every day for two weeks, and the results were interesting
Workout This lower body challenge helped strengthen my glutes, worked my core, and was actually quite fun
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How to deadlift properly with barbells to build muscle and improve your form
Fitness Mastering how to deadlift properly with barbells improves your form, builds strength, and gets the most from your training
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This 30-day rowing for weight loss plan builds strength and burns fat
Workout Use this rowing workout plan to strengthen your whole body, engage your core, and boost your metabolism
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I tried doing 50 burpees every day for a month—here’s what happened
Feature An exercise loathed by many, this is what happened when I went all-out on burpees
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11 easy ways to cut calories from your diet (without even noticing)
Weight Loss If you're trying to cut calories, you can still eat the foods you love - just bear these top tips in mind
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How to stay fit over 40: top tips for getting into your best shape
Fitness Wondering how to stay fit over 40? We’ve combined the best diet, exercise, and lifestyle tips from the experts
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Why you should up your omega-3 intake (and CUT omega-6)
Nutrition Want to sleep better, a healthier heart and less bloating? Then you need to get your omegas in check
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7 reasons elliptical machines are a great workout for the over 50s
Fitness Expert advice on why the elliptical machine needs to be part of every workout routine
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Elliptical machine benefits: 5 reasons cross trainers are a great workout
Fitness Want to step up your workout? Reap the benefits of the elliptical machine
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Abs workout for beginners: The best six-pack workout for home and the gym
Workout Give this abs workout for beginners a go to tone and shape up your core in under 20 minutes
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