
Patricia Carswell
Patricia Carswell is a freelance journalist, specialising in health and fitness. She has written for a huge variety of national newspapers and magazines, including Healthy, Top Santé and Women's Fitness, and writes a monthly column for British Rowing's content hub. She's the founder and host of rowing blog and podcast, Girl on the River, where guests have included Sir Matthew Pinsent and multiple Olympian Frances Houghton MBE.
She won Rowperfect’s Rowing Blogger of the Year several years in a row, the Endurance Award in the MyProtein Blog Awards and was runner-up in the Sports & Fitness Category in the UK Blog Awards in 2017.
She keeps fit by rowing, walking and swimming, and is at her happiest when on or in the water.
Latest articles by Patricia Carswell
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Bulk Natural Pure Whey Isolate review
Nutrition Our Bulk Natural Pure Whey Isolate review covers everything you need to know about this digestible powder
By Patricia Carswell • Published
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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein review
Nutrition Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey Protein unflavored review: a good quality, versatile protein powder suitable for both sweet and savory use
By Patricia Carswell • Published
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The Protein Works Vegan Protein Extreme review
Nutrition The Protein Works Vegan Protein Extreme review: a superior vegan protein powder available in a wide choice of flavors
By Patricia Carswell • Published
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Concept2 RowErg review
REVIEW The Concept2 RowErg is an ultra-reliable rowing machine built to last a lifetime
By Patricia Carswell • Published
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Dumbbells leg workout: strengthen your lower body with these moves
Get your lower body in shape with our ultimate dumbbells leg workout
By Patricia Carswell • Published
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5 dumbbell chest exercises to try at home
FITNESS Want to work on your pecs? Here are our 5 dumbbell chest exercises to try at home
By Patricia Carswell • Published
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Treadmill vs Exercise Bike: what’s the best cardio machine to lose weight?
Versus Treadmill vs exercise bike – which cardio machine is going to be better for you? We dig down into both
By Patricia Carswell • Published
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How to use an air fryer: Types of models, tips on cooking and common mistakes
Nutrition Here’s the skinny (quite literally) on air fryers, how they work, what to cook in them and how to get the most out of them
By Patricia Carswell • Published
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Forearm workouts: Best exercises for better grip strength
Fitness These forearm workouts and exercises are the best way to give you a firm grip, which is a clear marker of overall health
By Patricia Carswell • Published