Lois Mackenzie
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
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I used Jennifer Aniston’s favorite workout app for three weeks and now I'm a Pilates convert
Fitness App Jennifer Aniston has partnered up with the Pvolve training app, which features deceptively difficult workouts
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You only need five moves and a set of dumbbells to boost your upper body strength
Workout If you’re looking for a quick, effective workout to challenge those upper-body muscles, look no further
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You only need 15 minutes and one kettlebell to strengthen your whole body and improve your fitness
Try doing this home workout when you can't face the gym
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Counteract the effects of sitting all day with this five-move hip-strengthening workout
Workout Try doing these five moves to strengthen your hips and boost your mobility
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I tried this three-move upper body workout and my muscles were on fire
Workouts Grab a pair of dumbbells and a bench to give this short upper body workout a try
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Strengthen your abs in just 10 minutes with this four-move routine
Workouts This short workout will get your heart rate up and target your mid-body muscles
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This beginner-friendly yoga flow will loosen up stiff hamstrings in less than 15 minutes
Workouts Stretch out tight leg muscles and boost your flexibility with this 15-minute session
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Build strength all over in just 21 minutes using this seven-move, equipment-free workout
Workouts Try this standing workout to strengthen your whole body
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Forget squats and lunges—strengthen your body with this 20-minute knee-friendly workout
Workout This kettlebell workout will strengthen your whole body and burn calories without aggravating your knees
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You only need 30 minutes and 10 moves to strengthen your whole body and boost your metabolism
Workouts Build muscle all over with this efficient and effective routine
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I tried this five move lower-body workout and it strengthened my legs and improved my endurance
Workout Build stronger legs and boost your fitness levels with this circuit workout
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10 minutes and 10 moves to strengthen your abs and improve your posture
Workout This efficient routine will develop your core muscles, which will ward off back injuries and boost your balance
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These five moves will strengthen your hips and improve your mobility in just five minutes
Workouts Prevent knee and back injuries by strengthening your hip flexors with this short routine
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The three best biceps curl variations for building muscular arms, according to a celebrity trainer
Workout Bored of your normal upper body routine? Try these variations of the fan-favorite biceps curl
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Use this four-move Pilates routine to strengthen your core in just seven minutes
Workout Boost your balance, improve your mobility and strengthen your postural muscles with this deep core Pilates practice
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10 moves and 30 minutes to strengthen your abs and grow your glutes
Workout Burn calories, build your abs and strengthen your legs with this efficient routine
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I tried this physical therapist's hip strengthening routine to make me a better runner
Workouts These three hip strengthening moves could improve your functional fitness
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All you need is 10 minutes and five moves to strengthen your abs and improve your posture
Workout Boost your balance and develop core strength with this short abs workout
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Five moves to strengthen your whole body
Workout Grab a pair of dumbbells and build muscle with this efficient circuit workout
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I tried this three-minute warm up before my upper body routine and my workout has never felt better
Workouts Warm up your body, prepare your muscles for exercise and reduce your chance of injury with this simple six-move sequence
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This 15-minute, low-impact workout builds strength all over without using weights
Workout Build full-body muscle without putting extra strain on your knees with this low-impact routine
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I tried these five arm exercises and discovered muscles I had forgotten existed
Workout Some clever chest raise variations helped me identify my weak points
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I tried this "to the beat" workout and it actually helped me maintain my form
Workout Lifting weights to a steady rhythm helped me nail my technique
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It only takes four moves, two dumbbells and 16 minutes to strengthen your entire body
Workout Struggle with floor-based exercises? Try using this standing workout to build strength and muscle all over
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