Lily Canter
Lily Canter is a freelance money, health and lifestyle journalist with more than 20 years' experience. She writes about fitness for Runner's World and Trail Running magazines and focuses on personal finance for Yahoo! Finance UK, Metro, The Guardian, and the Mail on Sunday. In her spare time she is an ultra-runner, canicrosser and running coach. She also co-hosts the award-winning podcast Freelancing for Journalists.
Latest articles by Lily Canter
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After walking with the Vaude Brenta 30, I think this could be the greatest hiking backpack
Review The Vaude Brenta 30 is as close to a flawless hiking backpack you can find; comfortable, customizable, and waterproof
By Lily Canter • Published
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The Fjällräven Ulvö 30 is a great commuting backpack, but it isn't ideal for longer hikes
Review Beautiful design and great functionality, but the Fjällräven Ulvö 30 is better for commuters than hikers
By Lily Canter • Published
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What are the benefits of outdoor exercise?
Fitness There are many benefits of outdoor exercise, from stress reduction to burning calories and better sleep
By Lily Canter • Published
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What's the difference between trekking and hiking?
Fitness From what to wear to how to tackle tricky terrain, experts demystify the differences trekking and hiking
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Does hiking build muscle?
Fitness Does hiking build muscle? Here’s how this outdoor activity affects your strength
By Lily Canter • Published
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Workout to lose arm fat: everything you need to know
FITNESS Looking for ways to workout to lose arm fat? We tell you how it works and give you exercises to target your upper body
By Lily Canter • Last updated
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How to stay safe when hiking
Thinking of heading off into the hills? Here are some expert tips on how to stay safe when hiking.
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The Scarpa Golden Gate ATR shoes are great for rugged settings, but not for urban environments
Billed as a transitional shoe, the Scarpa Golden Gate ATR is responsive on trails but less convincing on the roads
By Lily Canter • Published
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Trail running vs road running: which is better?
Pavements or trails? Here's everything you need to know about trail running vs road running
By Lily Canter • Published