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Bored with squats? Revive your leg day workout with these 3 variations

Forget challenging yourself to hold a plank for five whole minutes – these days, the real work lies in simply motivating yourself to do another home workout in your living room. But making sure your training is as varied as possible is the key to sticking to your fitness goals – and you can start by giving the classic squat a refresh, as demonstrated here by Strong Women Training Club’s Risqat Fabunmi-Alade

“Sumo squats strengthen the glutes and hamstrings, while pistol squats challenge the body’s balance and ankle mobility. Plus, plié squats strengthen and mobilise your hips which can help alleviate tightness caused by your working from home set-up. Most importantly, this winning trio is sensitive on stiff knees and activates different muscles to make sure that the entire leg is being worked,” says Strong Women Training Club trainer Emma Obayuvana. And given this workout only takes 10 minutes, it leaves you plenty of time to catch up on Masterchef

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Does drinking 8 glasses of water every day live up to the hype?

It’s been drilled into us that drinking eight glasses of water a day is recommended for optimum health. So in an attempt to ‘become her best self’, Strong Women contributor Alice Barraclough tried doing exactly that – but how it affected her body wasn’t what she was expected…     

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Be kind to your gut with TikTok's latest food trend: fibre-filled baked oats

Whether or not you’re into the latest FitTok trend (anyone else try the weighted hula hoop challenge?), there’s no denying that TikTokers have got one thing nailed: the viral baked oats trend. This quick meal is even easier to make than overnight oats and is baked into a cake-like consistency – which basically tastes like a breakfast dessert (*salivates*). 

This recipe includes a scoop of protein powder to support your strength gains, plus manganese-rich blueberries to reduce inflammation and help muscles repair after an intense workout. And you probably already know about the benefits of high-fibre foods, such as the slow-release energy oats, which are excellent for supporting gut health and will keep you powering through the day. Hey TikTok, what’s for dinner? 

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Strong Women’s editor Meriam Ahari searches for compression leggings that allow her to move freely 

What? Zone 3 Medical Grade Compression Tights, £75

What is it? Comfortable and effective medical grade compression tights with reflective logos for visibility in low light conditions. 

The verdict: “I don’t often go for compression leggings, but was intrigued by the technical features in the different materials and PU tape, which are meant to increase blood flow and enhance performance. The brand has been developing this product for four years with regular testing and feedback sessions. To really put them to the test, I wore them for a few different workouts: boxing, weight lifting and HIIT. 

They felt much tighter than average leggings, so they do take a little more time and effort to pull on. But I found that they were more comfortable and less restrictive than other compression leggings I’ve tried. I felt supported and they didn’t move around much – I didn’t have to keep pulling up a sagging waistband like on most leggings. They also kept me warmer than usual, making them ideal for running outside on cold days. Plus, they have reflective designs to keep you visible during night-time runs and a discreet zip pocket in the back waistband for stashing your keys. 

In terms of performance, I’m not entirely sure they enhanced my training, but I did have great workouts while wearing them – so I would definitely recommend them to anyone interested in purchasing compression tights.” 

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