Claire Fox
Claire is a freelance health, fitness and food journalist who has written for titles including Women’s Health, Top Santé, Woman & Home, Feel Good You, the Telegraph and Independent. She has a passion for being outside in nature and you’re more likely to find her walking in the woods or joining an exercise class in the park than pounding a treadmill in the gym. She also has a special interest in nutrition and healthy eating, having previously been Food Editor at Top Santé magazine. Her top fitness tip? Take your exercise outdoors wherever possible. It has been shown to boost the physical as well as mental health benefits of a workout and also to make you more likely to want to do it again!
Latest articles by Claire Fox
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Best vitamins for women over 50 to support your wellbeing
Buying guide The best vitamins for women over 50 contain essential nutrients to support your body — and we've tested them all
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Menopause symptoms: What to look for and how to treat them
Menopause We look at some of the best ways to tackle common menopause symptoms
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This anti-aging resistance bands workout can build muscle in 20 minutes
Workout Roll back the years with this full body, anti-aging resistance band workout which can be done anytime, anywhere
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7 celebrity fitness secrets from over 50s: Barack Obama, Halle Berry & more
Fitness From Halle Berry to Barack Obama and Michelle Pfeiffer, steal the fitness secrets of celebrities
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This 20-minute high-intensity workout burns fat without equipment
Workout You don't need any equipment for this fat-burning workout from personal trainer Marvin Ambrosius
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Over 60? Build muscle with just six moves that are easy on your joints
FITNESS Age well with our expert-led, muscle-building workout that’s gentle on joints
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Early menopause symptoms: what to look for and how to manage them
Menopause Find out the most common early menopause symptoms and how to treat them
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Does menopause cause weight gain?
Menopause We find out; does menopause cause weight gain? And what can you do about it?
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The five-move, low-impact dumbbell workout you can do in 30 minutes
Workout Work your whole body with this five-move dumbbell workout by PT Kate Rowe-Ham
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Research says you need to get fit to beat Alzheimer's—Here's how to get started
Health Even making small improvements to your fitness can decrease your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life
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The 45-minute dumbbell dance home workout for better muscle
Workout This full-body fusion dumbbell workout incorporates dance and yoga for both cardiovascular and muscle-building benefits
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How cardio exercise helps our brains as well as weight loss and heart health
Fitness New research has linked heart-healthy lifestyle factors, such as cardio exercise, with improved brain health
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Kettlebell workout for beginners: Five moves to get started
Workout Your first full-body kettlebell workout for beginners – and how to avoid common kettlebell mistakes
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Running in cold weather: winter gear and how to get started
Fitness Everything you need to know about running in cold weather, including what to wear and where to begin
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5 of the best essential oils and their uses
Mindfulness We look at some of the best essential oils and how to use them safely and effectively
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How to lose weight in menopause
Seniors Instead of dieting harder, it’s time to get smarter. We show you the best ways to lose weight in menopause
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Healthy eating: top 10 filling foods to help stave off snacking
Nutrition Don’t let hunger derail your diet - these healthy options will keep you feeling fuller for longer…
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Menopause and anxiety: causes and how to treat it
Seniors Did you know there’s a connection between menopause and anxiety? We show you how to identify it - and how to beat it
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