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    Abbi Henderson

    Abbi Henderson

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    Health Writer

    Abbi Henderson is a freelance journalist and social media editor who covers health, fitness, women’s sport and lifestyle for titles including Women's Health and Stylist, among others.


    With a desire to help make healthcare, exercise and sport more accessible to women, she writes about everything from the realities of seeking medical support as a woman to those of being a female athlete fighting for equality.


    When she’s not working, she’s drinking tea, going on seaside walks, lifting weights, watching football, and probably cooking something pasta-based.

    Latest articles by Abbi Henderson

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      Your need to knows.

      By Abbi Henderson

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      This one's worth reading.

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      Nutrition
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      Level up your lunch game.

      By Abbi Henderson

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      Your need to knows.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Nails
    • Two women on a run together by the river
      Look no further – experts confirm that these are the 5 most effective types of cardio workouts you can do

      Eager to boost cardiovascular fitness this year?

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      Fitness
    • A woman doing one of the best home kettlebell workouts
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      Moves that come expert-approved.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • A woman doing some of the best resistance band exercises in blue and purple gym kit
      Prioritising home workouts this year? Pros agree: 5 best resistance band exercises for beginners to do any time, any place

      Now *these* are good.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
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      Get fit for free.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • A woman in a gym with a kettlebell
      Jam-packed social calendar? These are officially the best 10-minute kettlebell workouts to supercharge strength, power, and cardio fitness, stat

      You're welcome.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
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      A firm favourite.

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a plank outside
      Planks are one of the best full-body workout moves you can do – 4 different types, plus which is most effective

      This one's worth reading.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a hip thrust with a barbell in the gym
      Hip thrusts are often considered the ultimate move for glute gains – so are they really effective for supercharging strength and muscle?

      Your need-to-knows.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a Pilates band workout at home
      Stop what you're doing: these are the 6 best Pilates band exercises you can do to build strength from home, fast

      Simple yet effective.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • A woman doing deadlifts at the gym
      I'm a qualified trainer who's been strength training for 10 years – why deadlifts are my favourite full-body exercise

      They're *seriously* effective.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • Two women doing one of the best treadmill workouts in the gym
      Moving your cardio workouts indoors in anticipation of winter? Top coaches confirm: 10 best treadmill workouts

      Easy to follow *and* effective.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a living room workout at home
      Switching to cosy home workouts for autumn? These 5 living room workouts to supercharge muscle and strength

      PT-approved.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • Two woman doing the best low impact exercises in a yoga studio
      I've been working out regularly for nearly 10 years – and these low impact exercises are unquestionably my go-to's

      Low impact yet high reward.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a plank at home
      They've long been called the crème de la crème of workout moves – so, how effective are planks really?

      Add this power move to your weekly rotation.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • Two women trying circuit training in a Crossfit box
      Ever heard of circuit training? Why it's one of the best workouts for boosting both strength and cardio fitness

      An oldie but a goodie.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • Two women practicing micro workouts in yoga studio
      Micro workouts are trending – and the perfect way to maintain your wellbeing this summer no matter your location or availability

      You'll like this one.

      Fitness
    • Health Writer Abbi Henderson trying cable machine exercises
      I'm a Health Editor who’s been weightlifting for 9 years – here's why I think cable machine exercises are underrated for effective muscle building

      Your need to knows.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • A woman working out outside utilising the many wrist weight benefits
      Wrist weights are affordable, effective, and easy to use – 5 benefits of using them that prove they'll transform your workout routine

      A deep dive into the trending bit of kit.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
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      Ankle weights are the hottest piece of workout kit this year – how they build strength from home

      So, is it worth investing?

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • Abbi Henderson training like an Olympian
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      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • Olympic sports bra: A woman running
      I tried the sports bra that athletes will wear at the Paris Olympics - and it’s become my new go-to for weightlifting

      Keep scrolling for my honest thoughts.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Health and Fitness
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      Inspiration at its finest.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Health and Fitness
    • A woman doing EMOM workouts in the gym with weights
      EMOM workouts need a spot in your workout routine, stat – how they're so effective at improving strength and stability

      Hello, guns.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
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      Not seeing progress with your strength training workouts? This simple trick will maximise your results

      Aka, the key to your fitness gains.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Fitness
    • A woman practicing chronobiology
      Chronobiology is the latest wellness trend to go viral – so, is working out at a certain time key to fitness gains?

      Your need to knows.

      By Abbi Henderson

      Wellbeing
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