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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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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Rowing for weight loss: the 30-day workout plan for fat burning
Workout Rowing for weight loss is an efficient exercise tool for getting into shape. Here’s how to get started.
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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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Ab rollers vs crunches: what's the most effective core workout?
Fitness When it comes to ab rollers vs crunches, the best workout for you could be down to your experience level
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Three 20-minute exercise bike workouts to challenge every fitness level
Fitness Forget pedalling away endlessly, make the most of that exercise bike with our fast, effective workout...
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How to use a foam roller: 5 best moves to release aching muscles
Fitness Wondering what you’re meant to do with that foam funnel thing? Try our five best foam roller exercises
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6 things you must do before going on a run
Fitness To ensure peak performance, make sure you're ready to run with this essential checklist
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How to use an elliptical machine: top tips for safe, effective workouts
Fitness Learn how to use an elliptical machine properly with this expert guide to form, safety and more
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How to clean white sneakers - and keep them that way
Fitness There's nothing like a good pair of clean white sneakers - but how to keep them looking pristine? Just follow our expert advice...
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Dumbbells vs barbells: what's better for your workout?
Fitness We explore the pros and cons of dumbbells vs barbells, whether you're working out at home or in the gym
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This killer rowing machine workout adds bodyweight exercises to torch fat AND build strength
Workout Our 20-minute calorie-burning rowing machine and bodyweight workout will make you sweat
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Best workout music: the top 100 songs to power your sweat session
Fitness Does your favourite tune make it onto our definitive list of the best workout music?
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'I did 150 crunches every day for two weeks - this is what happened'
Fitness Our writer took on the crunch challenge and saw surprising results
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'I ran 5k every day for a month and this is what happened'
Fitness From weight loss to mental clarity, our writer reaps the rewards (and overcomes toilet-related challenges) of daily 5k runs
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8 podcasts that will make your run go faster
Fitness Tune in to one of our fitness expert's favorite podcasts for serious running motivation
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