Chloe Gray
Chloe Gray is the senior writer for stylist.co.uk's fitness brand Strong Women. When she's not writing or lifting weights, she's most likely found practicing handstands, sipping a gin and tonic or eating peanut butter straight out of the jar (not all at the same time).
Latest Stories
Workouts
Try kettlebell deadlifts if you want to build functional strength
Perfect for beginners and advance trainers alike.
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Workouts
Why you need to push your knees out when you squat
And other joint rotations, explained.
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Nutrition
Is the traditional 30-minute post-workout ‘eating window’ really a thing?
Read this before downing a protein shake the second you leave the gym.
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Strength
#Motivation is the most-searched fitness term. Here are 3 simple ways to really find it
When you can't face another gym session or home workout, try these.
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“Why the best workout programme might be no programme at all”
In defence of ‘random’ workouts.
Strength
How sick is too sick to hit the gym?
Read this if you’ve got the ‘super cold’.
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Workouts
We asked 281 women for their thoughts on solo vs group workouts – here’s what they said
It’s as contentious as morning vs evening training.
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Workouts
How long does it take to get stronger from strength training?
Knowing when the results are going to kick in is the ultimate motivation tool.
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Strength
What swapping 3 hours of intense daily exercise for the ‘80/20 rule’ did for this ex-athlete
Kerry Dixon had defined abs – but doesn’t think that should be a goal.
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Workouts
Build glute med strength with this lunge variation
The curtsy lunge king.
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Workouts
How do you know when you’ve done ‘enough’ exercise? These are the 3 signs
The signs your workout is well and truly done.
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This exercise technique is proven to build more muscle
Eccentric training is all about moving slowly through reps.
Strength
Inspired by this weekend’s race? This is the psychology behind signing up for a marathon
Should everyone take on these big fitness challenges?
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Fitness Recipes
This autumnal butternut squash and butter bean soup recipe is comfort food at its best
Packed with warming flavour and loaded with nutrients.
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Nutrition
‘Carb loading’ is more than a pre-run bowl of pasta – here’s how to do it right
Pre-marathon fuelling starts now.
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Workouts
Calves are the most underrated muscle – here’s why strengthening them is so important
Don’t neglect them.
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Wellbeing
The signs that your immune system might be low, and what you can do about it
Beat those winter colds to the punch.
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Strength
Want a strong core? Here’s why you should stop prioritising crunches
It’s the most efficient way to avoid injury.
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“The 4 things that kept my ankle and calf pain at bay – even after a 22k walk”
Shin splints, be gone.
Workouts
3 reasons why choreographed dance routines are a great workout for your body and mind
Dance your way to better fitness.
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