Abbi Henderson
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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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
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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
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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.
By Abbi Henderson
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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
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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
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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
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Celebrities are obsessed with this handy bit of strength training kit - so, is it really unrivalled at boosting muscle strength and tone?
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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I trained like an Olympian – and have a newfound respect for their strength, agility, and motivation
By Abbi Henderson
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Full body exercises are the easiest and most effective way to get fit – a PT's top 6
Keen to build up your fitness?
By Abbi Henderson
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I've been doing this simple at-home strength move for three months – and it's massively improved my lower-body strength and stability
Strength, levelled up.
By Abbi Henderson
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Yin yoga is loved by Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Rihanna - how it boosts calm and strength from home
And... breathe.
By Abbi Henderson
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Low impact strength training is set to be the workout of the year – how it promises to boost muscle and metabolism
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Heard of hybrid training? PT's reckon it's undoubtedly the best way to boost muscle, heart health and longevity
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Low intensity steady state exercise promises to be the simplest way to boost your fitness – 7 workouts to try
Don't skip the LISS...
By Abbi Henderson
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Free weight exercises promise to boost both muscle and tone - 6 to add to your next sweat session
Effective from both home and the gym.
By Abbi Henderson
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Ever wondered, what kind of workout is Pilates? Your guide to the viral workout loved by celebs and PTs
Your need-to-knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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It's trending on TikTok as the easiest way to boost fitness - so, is walking a good workout?
You asked, we answered.
By Abbi Henderson
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It's without doubt the most popular workout right now - but is Pilates actually good for you?
By Abbi Henderson
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Top experts confirm: Is 30 minutes of cardio enough to boost your fitness?
Your need-to-knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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I tried a neuroscientist's top productivity tips - and while I'm hard to impress, I've been blown away
Keen to up the ante?
By Abbi Henderson
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Self-hypnosis is soaring in popularity RN - I tried it after hearing that it could boost your mood and mental health from home
Ever tried it?
By Abbi Henderson
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I tried good morning exercises every day for a week - here’s why they should be part of your routine
Ever heard of them?
By Abbi Henderson
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It's official: these are the 15 simplest ways to motivate yourself to workout, according to world pros
Bookmark this one for later.
By Abbi Henderson