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| This 30-minute workout will open up your chest and build stronger shoulders for better posture | Considering the proportion of the day we spend with rounded shoulders, most of us don’t spend the equivalent portion of our workouts on opening up those muscles once we’ve stopped slumping at our desk or on the sofa. Ironically, the stronger and more mobile your upper body is, the better and less painful your posture will be. The solution lies in this Strong Women Training Club workout, complete with chest-building flys and press-ups as well as shoulder-stabilising side planks. Feeling the burn for 30 minutes will stop the pain for the rest of the day – we promise.
Not a Strong Women Training Club member yet? Sign up now for your free 14-day trial and get access to two new strength training videos every week, as well as more than 100 technique videos for learning new moves and ensuring that you’re practising correct form. You’ll also get access to exclusive discounts and offers, plus in-depth articles with tips and advice from fitness experts.
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| These period-proof activewear products help you reap all the benefits of movement while bleeding without the faff and discomfort |
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Pantys / £42 It can get sweaty when there’s extra protective material, so opt for these breathable yet secure running shorts | |
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Adidas / £50 Discreet but powerful, the three-layer built-in pad protects from leaks even during high-impact workouts | |
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Wuka / £21.99 Whether running or stretching, you can flow freely in these performance-specific recycled nylon pants | |
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Thinx / £22 These thongs can hold up to one tampon’s worth of fluid, so the anti-VPL crew can maintain that naked feel | |
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Modibodi / £65 Tampon-free swimming on light flow days has finally arrived thanks to this odour, leak and stain-proof recycled nylon swimsuit | |
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| Why do we get food cravings – and should we try to fight them? | When was the last time you had a craving for something in particular? Maybe you had an insatiable urge for a giant pack of Walker’s Ready Salted during your period, or found yourself searching the back of the kitchen cupboard for a bar of Tony’s Chocolonely post-run. Food cravings happen all the time, and they’re often totally normal. Cravings mean something – and despite what diet culture has tried to tell you, it’s not that you’ve got low self-control.
So, why do food cravings happen? What does needing a specific snack tell you about your overall health? And when you find yourself fantasising about the new McPlant burger, should you give in or fight it? We asked the experts…
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| This nutritious plant-based frittata is the hybrid-working lunch of dreams | We know what you’re thinking: how can a frittata that consists almost solely of eggs be made vegan? Thanks to the powerhouses that are chickpeas, this go-to lunch dish just got a plant-based twist. And it comes laden with even more body-loving nutrients than the original.
Eggs and chickpeas contain similar amounts of protein, but chickpeas have the extra benefit of fibre, making this frittata as good for your gut as it is for your muscles. This particular fibre, aka resistance starch, feeds the healthy bacteria in your digestive tract which supports the winter struggles of immunity and low mood. Fold the mixture over leafy greens – packed with earthy flavours and vitamin C to help absorb the iron in chickpeas. Whip it up when you’re WFH and take the leftovers to the office for a lunch that will defy your colleagues’ plant-based expectations.
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| FYI, we may make revenue on affiliate links contained in this email. | Image credits: Stylist; Strong Women; Gem’s Wholesome Kitchen © The Stylist Group Ltd |
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