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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5 reasons why you need to start cycling
Ad Feature Get on your bike and reap the benefits
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What is the Stairmaster workout and will it help me lose weight?
Weight Loss Can you add the Stairmaster workout into your weight loss regime? Expert says yes!
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How to calculate macros for weight loss
Nutrition Our expert gives us the lowdown on how to calculate macros for weight loss
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Easy protein mug cake recipes
Nutrition For a quick snack or dessert, give one of these protein mug cake recipes a try
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I skipped for 5 minutes every day for three weeks, and my mood was brilliant!
FITNESS Working with a jump rope every day was great for my body and mind, here’s why
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Full body resistance band workout: 6 moves to tone at home
Fitness Want to tone up without leaving the house? Grab a resistance band - things are about to get painful!
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Weight training for women over 50: exercises to try
ACTIVE AGING Why weight training for women over 50 is an essential lifestyle addition and the 6 moves to try
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Best exercise for over 50s
Fitness Get moving safely with the best exercise for over 50s
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'I did 100 kettlebell swings every day for a month - this is what happened'
Fitness Our writer took on a kettlebell challenge, doing 100 swings a day for a month - and these were the results...
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Creatine vs pre-workout: which is better?
feature It’s the big debate: creatine vs pre-workout. Our expert delves deep
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7 exercises to improve posture and increase mobility
how to Try these exercises to improve posture and increase mobility – and reap the mental and physical benefits
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I did 50 bicep curls a day for three weeks, and I can finally do a push-up
FITNESS When I took on the bicep curl challenge, I didn’t realize quite how impressive the results would be…
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Low-impact exercises: get into shape with these joint-friendly workouts
Fitness These low-impact exercises are non-weight-bearing, suitable for bad knees, and effective for weight loss
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Reebok Nano X1 review: a first-rate, all-rounder training shoe
Review The Reebok Nano X1 is a stylish, supportive and functional fitness shoe
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I ate 10 portions of fruit and veg every day for a month, and I feel great
NUTRITION It might seem a lot but the benefits were worth it, here’s why
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I did 100 mountain climbers a day for three weeks, here's what changed
FITNESS A core burner, there’s more than meets the eye to those nifty mountain climbers
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6 reasons why walking is a great workout
Fitness If the thought of going for a run or a crowded gym fills you with dread, try slowing the pace with a walk
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5 pelvic floor exercises for women
HEALTH These pelvic floor exercises for women can be done at home, here’s where to start
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What is pelvic floor dysfunction?
Health We asked the experts; what is pelvic floor dysfunction? Here’s what they said, including treatment options
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How to get abs: top tips for building strong and defined abs
Fitness Want to find out how to get abs? Here’s a list of essential core building tips
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I drank apple cider vinegar for 30 days and this is what happened
Nutrition When I drank apple cider vinegar for 30 days, the results weren’t what I expected
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Adidas Ultraboost 22 review: the go-to running trainers for all distances
REVIEW The Adidas Ultraboost 22 are a must-buy for every avid runner
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Best fitness gifts: present ideas for workouts and mindfulness
Buying Guide All the best fitness gifts this year, including presents for training, sleep, and nutrition
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Exercise bike benefits: weight loss, muscle strength, heart health and more
Fitness There’s a multitude of exercise bike benefits, as our experts reveals
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