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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9 reasons why deadlifts are an essential exercise
Fitness Deadlifts offer a multitude of benefits - so it’s time to include them in your workouts, pronto
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'I gave up sugar for 7 days and this is what happened'
Nutrition Our writer gave up the sweet stuff for one week and noticed a few changes...
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Fiit vs Apple Fitness+: which home workout app should you choose?
Fitness They’re two of the most popular home workout apps, but which is best when it comes to Fiit vs Apple Fitness+?
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How many calories should I eat a day? Calculating weight loss and maintenance targets
Nutrition Follow this trusted equation to calculate how many calories you should consume a day for weight loss and maintenance
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How to make sense of the features on your fitness tracker
Fitness Fitness trackers can give you some incredibly insightful information - but only if you know how to use them
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5 exercise myths this personal trainer wants you to know
Fitness Who better to debunk exercise myths and misconceptions than an expert trainer?
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5 of the best breakfasts for weight loss: tasty, healthy ways to start your day
Weight Loss Get your day off to a great start with one of these best breakfasts for weight loss
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6 ways to lose weight without dieting
Weight Loss You don't need to resort to restrictive diets to lose weight - instead, follow these sensible expert tips to help shed excess pounds
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Ab roller workout: a killer routine to sculpt your core
Workout This 10 minute ab roller workout will help tone and tighten your midsection
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DOMS recovery: 6 ways to ease the pain
Fitness Gruelling workout left you sore? Try these DOMS recovery tips to help you heal
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11 weight loss barriers to overcome before you can hit your goals
Weight Loss Trying to lose weight and getting nowhere? You could be sabotaging your own efforts without even realising it…
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Low carb vs high carb diets: what's best for weight loss and good health?
Nutrition Cut-through the confusion as we breakdown the pros and cons of low carb vs high carb diets
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Why you should clean your mattress this weekend - and how to do it in 4 simple steps
Healthy Home We spend around one-third of our lives in bed - so make cleaning your mattress a priority. Here's how to tackle it...
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Why ‘healthy’ food isn’t always as good for you as you might think
Nutrition Healthy eating should always be encouraged, but can you ever go overboard on the healthy grub? We asked the experts…
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Why you definitely shouldn’t skip breakfast
Nutrition If you’re one of the millions of people who regularly skip breakfast, you need to read this…
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Why you should track your heart rate – especially if you’re trying to lose weight
Fitness Tracking your heart rate can help you take charge of your health and fitness goals - here’s how…
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Crunches vs sit ups: what's the difference - and what's best for your abs?
Fitness Looking to work those abs but unsure what’s best when it comes to crunches vs sit ups? We asked the experts to share their advice
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6 easy ways to drink more water
Nutrition Time to up your hydration? These experts share simple tips to help you drink more water...
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Food cravings messing with your healthy eating goals? 7 ways to curb them...
Weight Loss Constantly find yourself reaching for sweet treats between meals? These expert tips and tricks can help you curb the cravings
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Keto diet: 9 common questions answered
Weight Loss Stars including Halle Berry and Vanessa Hudgens swear by the Keto diet – but is it for you? We address nine key concerns…
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Real life weight loss: ‘I lost 90lbs and eight dress sizes - here’s exactly how I did it’
Weight Loss Aged 51 and a US size 18, mum-of-four Sarah Blackwell joined a gym and dropped an incredible eight dress sizes - here's how
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The benefits of cycling explained — plus how to get started if you’re a complete beginner
Fitness Cycling is to play a key role in the UK government's bid to help the nation lose weight - here's why, along with how to get going
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Gyms reopen: 'I went on the first day and THIS is what it was like'
Fitness Saturday 25th July saw gyms reopen in England - but how have they changed, did people follow the rules, and is there any cause to be anxious?
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Walk 10,000 steps a day: easy ways to hit your daily goal
Fitness Wondering how to walk 10,000 steps a day? Simple - just try these expert tips...
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