Fitness: The latest fitness and workout news and trends
Read up on the latest fitness advice, exercise programmes and workout trends sweeping the fitness world on Get The Gloss. With expert personal trainers on hand to guide you and great HIIT workouts to keep you moving, all you need for a kick-start is right here
Fitness
8 running tips to help you cross the finish line
21 hours ago
Ultra-marathon runner Ann Johansson provides her top tips on how best to prepare for a big race ahead in 8 simple steps >>>
Health
10 reasons you’re not losing belly fat
1 day ago
Working hard but stomach still not resembling a washboard? It’s time to bring in the experts… >>>
Review
The 6 best tummy-flattering high waisted gym leggings
1 day ago
Supportive, stretchy and super comfy, they provide a leg up on the competition >>>
Fitness
8 things that happen to your body when you run a marathon
1 day ago
From losing a toenail to increased hearing power, here's what you need to know before you run towards that finishing line >>>
Health
“Poor digestion is kind of taboo - no one wants to talk about poo”
1 day ago
It’s twice as common in women than in men, and it’s thought that 20% of the population has it. Here’s how four women cope with IBS, its symptoms and their advice to fellow sufferers >>>
Fitness
5 belly fat-blitzing workouts from The Body Coach
April 16th 2018
Swap the tube to the gym for YouTube with these waist-whittling workouts that you can do from the comfort of your own home >>>
Health
Why stress might be giving you visceral fat
April 15th 2018
Forever trying to get rid of that spare tyre around your middle? It could be an indicator that you’re in need of a health overhaul. Here’s how to spot a ‘worry waist’, how to prevent it and how to lose it >>>
Elle Macpherson
Elle Macpherson: “After 50, I couldn’t rely on my genes for wellbeing”
April 15th 2018
Our columnist talks everything belly-related from bloating to gut feelings and why, at 54, a flat stomach involves work but not punishing yourself. Chocolate mousse for breakfast is involved... >>>
Health
Everything you need to know about your abs after birth
April 11th 2018
From diastasis recti to resisting the pressure of “bouncing back” to your pre-baby body, here’s how pregnancy may affect your abs, how to strengthen yours safely and a pep talk from women who’ve seen their stomach change and are cool with that >>>
Fitness
What it’s like to run a half marathon with no proper training
April 11th 2018
Is it possible to run a half marathon on minimal training? One writer learns how to put mind over matter for 21 kilometres... >>>
Fitness
The running playlists and podcasts that’ll help you go the distance
April 9th 2018
Because the only thing that should be dropping is the beat >>>
Nutrition
The bluffer’s guide to counting macros
April 6th 2018
Counting macronutrients is supposedly the new counting calories, but can it really make you fitter and healthier as advocates claim? We asked a dietitian for the lowdown on maths-heavy meal-planning… >>>
Sponsored
These new sculpting leggings will make your butt look amazing
April 4th 2018
Sweaty Betty’s new Union Jack Power leggings are as much of a treat for eyes as they are for bum and thighs thanks to their patriotic design and clever features designed to flatter and support >>>
A Healthy Curiosity
6 surprising reasons to stick to a healthy lifestyle
April 3rd 2018
Ready to fall off the health wagon? Peta Bee has six unexpected reasons why you shouldn't >>>
Interview
Netflix and HIIT: how Fleur East got her amazing body
April 2nd 2018
The singer talks to Victoria Woodhall about qualifying as a PT, turning vegan and the home workout that has transformed her body and her motivation >>>
Health
How to get better faster: the 11 rules of recovery
March 23rd 2018
When was the last time you allowed yourself to recover properly after feeling ill? Here’s why you should make time, as well as what to eat and how to work out once you’ve left your sick bed >>>
Fitness
5 top-to-toe toning moves for when you’re too tired to exercise
March 19th 2018
That Girl’s Christina Howells talks us through how to fit fitness in anywhere, and shares a fast yet effective workout that slots into the busiest of working week schedules >>>
Health
Tight leggings and spin classes increase the demand for vagina surgery
March 16th 2018
At least, according to one plastic surgeon. Dr David Cangello puts a 39% rise in labiaplasty surgery down to cosmetic concerns when wearing gym leggings and comfort issues on a bike saddle… >>>
Health
Foam rolling and how to keep your fascia fit
March 12th 2018
No it’s not a word we made up, and we all have one, but have you given your fascia a second thought? >>>
Fitness
The top 5 super supplements for runners
March 5th 2018
Smash your personal best with Co-Founder of Victoria Health Shabir Daya's top 5 super supplements for runners >>>
Health
Diabetes type 1, 2 and...5? Diabetes could be 5 separate diseases
March 2nd 2018
One in eleven of us has been diagnosed with diabetes, but new research suggests that there could be five categories of the disease- here’s why, and how it’s a positive for treatment prospects… >>>
Life Coach
18 health and beauty lessons we've learned from the supers
February 28th 2018
How do supermodels keep fit, healthy and looking better than ever? We looked back at their words of beauty wisdom throughout the years >>>
Wellbeing
The best health, fitness and wellness festivals to go to this year
February 26th 2018
Step aside Glasto - there’s a new line-up taking centre stage and they offer everything from sunrise yoga to meditation and gong baths >>>
Fitness
Amanda Byram: "I was fit in an unhealthy way and would exercise just to burn calories"
February 20th 2018
TV presenter, PT, healthy-living devotee and fitness wear entrepreneur Amanda Byram talks about discovering 'healthy fitness' in her forties, Instagram anxiety and starting a business from scratch >>>
Health
How to keep your heart healthy
February 19th 2018
In honour of National Heart Month, here are the health tips you need to read to ensure you’re better protected against the dangers of cardiovascular disease >>>
