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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Alex Crockford's 30-day bulk-up workout plan - build muscle in just one month!
Workout Build muscle at home with Alex Crockford's 30-day bulk-up workout plan - no equipment necessary!
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Veganuary: 6 easy ways to eat enough protein on a vegetarian or vegan diet
Nutrition Worried about getting enough protein on a veggie or vegan diet? It's not hard if you know how...
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Are you eating too much protein? Here’s how to tell…
Nutrition Whey powder, chicken, tofu... are we eating too much protein? And should we eat less? We cut through the confusion...
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Under Armour Hovr Rise 2 review: Style meets substance in these affordable training shoes
Review Under Armour Hovr Rise 2 are an affordable pair of shoes that will keep your feet stable whilst training (and look good too)
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Killer kettlebell workout: 5 moves for a full-body blitz
Fitness Kettlebells are brilliant for creating strong, balanced, toned figures. Grab yours and give these five kettlebell workout moves a go…
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Dumbbell arms workout: How to build up your biceps and triceps at home
Workout Seven simple moves to build up your biceps and triceps using a set of dumbbells
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3 fat-burning rowing machine workouts for beginners through to advanced
Fitness Not sure how to get the most out of your rowing machine workout? We’ve got a routine for every ability…
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Resistance bands vs weights: what's best for getting the most out of your workout?
Fitness They both have their place in our workout routine, but when it comes to resistance bands vs weights, which is best for you?
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30 minute spin workout: Our quick & easy exercise bike blitz
Workout Put yourself through this 30 minute spin workout and feel the burn, whether at the gym or at home
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Your 30-day treadmill HIIT workout plan: Shred fat with these running workouts
Fitness Get fitter faster with this 30-day treadmill HIIT plan which will help torch fat at the gym or at home
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How get the most out of your elliptical machine: Expert tips revealed
Fitness Want to lose weight or tone up? Get the most out of your elliptical machine or cross trainer with these essential tips
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EMOM workout: what it is and how to get started
Wondering what an EMOM workout is? Here's everything you need to know and how to up your fitness game
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Try these balance board exercises to improve stability, core strength & more
Workout Balance board exercises are great for working your entire body, and also help improve your balance (obviously). Here are the five best moves to try...
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What does AMRAP mean - and why is it so good for us?
Fitness Confused about AMRAP workouts? We break down everything you need to know - including why they're so effective
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Flat stomach foods: what to eat - and avoid - for a trim tum
Nutrition These flat tummy foods can help in your quest to get a slim-line stomach...
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'I tried boxing for two weeks and my arms have never looked better'
Fitness Strong, toned arms were just one of the side effects of a daily boxing regime for our writer
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Portion size guide: Keep your weight-loss goals on track, avoid bloating and more
Nutrition Our handy portion size guide will show you how to balance the perfect plate at every meal...
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Vitamin D foods: how to top up your levels following link to coronavirus
Nutrition We reveal the key vitamin D foods to eat more of - and how they can help you lose weight
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'I started meal prepping and it changed my life for the better'
Nutrition Our busy writer tries discovers the benefits of meal prepping, including healthier eating and less food stress
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I tried the 'world's toughest workout' and I have never sweated so much in my life
Fitness Exercise class Boss Level by home workout app Fiit left our writer Lucy Gornall in pieces - here's what went down...
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'I trained like a professional triathlete for a week and it was brutal'
Fitness Find out how our writer fared when she followed pro triathlete Laura Siddall's triathlon training plan for seven days
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'I did 500 squats a day for two weeks - THIS is what happened'
Fitness What went down when our writer set herself the challenge of doing 500 bodyweight squats every day for 14 days?
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'Six things I found when I weighed myself every day for a month'
Weight loss See what our writer discovered when she took to the scales every day for 30 days…
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8 supplements that may be beneficial for women
Nutrition A healthy diet doesn’t always provide us with everything we need, which is where supplementation can come in useful
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