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    Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

    Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

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    Freelance Health Writer

    A former heptathlete, Ashleigh is a freelance journalist, specialising in women’s health, travel and culture, with words in Condé Nast Traveller, Marie Claire, Women’s Health, Stylist, Dazed and Glamour.

    She’s also the Co-Founder of Sunnie Runners, an inclusive London based run club, and SOLA, a supper club for women looking to build personal and professional connections.

    Outside of work, you’ll usually find her inside a coffee shop, running round one of London’s parks, or off on a solo travel adventure. Her favourite forms of movement are running, hiking, Pilates and (newly) skiing.

    Latest articles by Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

    Move Over, Squats—Experts Say This One 60 Second Exercise Is Key for Strength and Mobility
    Move Over, Squats—This One 60 Second Move Is Key to Building Strength and Mobility

    The muscle-building move that’s not in your gym routine - but probably should be.

    Fitness
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      Inside the Sauna Boom—And the Mistakes That Could Be Undermining Your Results

      Your guide to making the most of the trending ritual.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Medical trauma
      Medical Trauma Is on the Rise, and Women With Endometriosis Are Being Failed

      From being told their pain is normal to waiting nearly a decade for diagnosis, women with endometriosis often face dismissal in the very system meant to help them.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Health freelancer Ash trying Pilates bridge marches every day
      Pilates Bridge Marches Work Your Glutes, Core and Hips - I Tried Them Every Day for a Week, and Wow

      Looking for that slow burn? We've found her.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • Meditation app: Health writer Ash S trying a meditation app every day
      I Could Never Make Meditation Stick - Until I Tried This Game-Changing Free App

      One of the best free wellness tools I've tried in... years?

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

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    • Getting back into cardio fitness
      Rain Derailed Your Training? 11 Ways to Rebuild Your Cardio Fitness Fast, From a World-Class Runner

      Olympic champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill shares simple, expert-backed tips to help rebuild your running routine.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Freelancer Ash trying frictionmaxxing: On safari, using a film camera, and using cookbooks
      I Tried Friction-Maxxing for a Month - and Wow, Making Things Harder Worked Wonders for My Brain

      A trend to try to improve patience, focus and capability.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • EFT Tapping
      I Tried EFT Tapping to Regulate My Nervous System - and Finally Feel in Charge of My Thoughts

      Thought tapping into your mind was just a metaphor? Think again.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Somatic techniques: A woman meditating by a lake
      Feel Stuck on High Alert? Psychologists Say Turning To The Body Could Help - 16 Somatic Techniques to Try

      The rumours are true: dancing really is medicine.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Admin night Tiktok trend
      TikTok Can't Get Enough of Admin Parties - So I Hosted My Own and Wow, It’s The Cure For Overwhelm

      Girl dinner and life admin? Say less.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Health Writer Ash trying Pilates swan extensions every day
      I Tried Pilates Swan Extensions Every Day - and Wow, It Alleviated My Tight Hip Flexors and Tech Neck

      Introducing your new favourite stretch.

      Health and Fitness
    • Frog stretches every day
      I Practised Frog Stretches for Tight Hips for Two Weeks – and Released Years of Built-Up Tension

      Your hips called. They want attention.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • Downtime guilt: A woman resting after her workout but feeling guilty for doing so
      Feel Constant Pressure To Be Productive? You Might Struggle With Downtime Guilt - 6 Therapist-Backed Tips to Overcome It

      For the women who try to do it all.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Fibrelayering
      Move Over Fibremaxxing - Top Nutritionists Reckon You Should Be Fibrelayering, Instead

      Experts say variety, not just volume, is the real gut win.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Nutrition
    • Jamie Oliver recipes
      Jamie Oliver Has Long Made Healthy Eating Quick, Easy, and Comforting - 9 Recipes From His New Book

      *Saves for later*

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Nutrition
    • Winter Olympics
      From the Slopes to the Sauna: I Spent Four Days Living Like an Athlete Ahead of the Winter Olympics

      DITL: athlete edition.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Health Writer Ash working out on a lunch break
      I’ve Been Working Out On My Lunch Break For The Past Six Months - My Mood, Motivation and Productivity Have Soared

      Trust me, your inbox can wait.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • Nervous system regulation
      FYI, This Simple Nervous System Regulation Hack Could Boost Metabolism, Mood and Focus - Your Guide

      One for those who have been feeling a little…off key.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Ozempic
      From Secret Jabs to Cultural Norm: Tracing the GLP-1 Weight Loss Revolution

      As GLP-1 weight loss injections move from medical intervention to everyday use, we explore what their rise means for health, bodies and beauty standards.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Scandinavian fitness
      Trust Me, I Travel For a Living - 6 Simple Scandinavian Wellness Principles To Follow That'll Boost Mind and Mood

      Raincoats at the ready.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Wellbeing
    • Indian Frankincense review
      I’ve Struggled With Bloating, Pain, and Cramping All My Life - But Not Since Taking This Digestion-Boosting Supplement

      Forget gold and myrrh - this Christmas, it was all about Frankincense.

      Health and Fitness
    • Jamie Oliver gut health reset
      I Followed Jamie Oliver's Two-Week Meal Plan To Kickstart January And Improve My Gut Health - and Feel Fuller And More Energised Than Ever

      A New Year reset, minus any restriction.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Nutrition
    • At home acupressure: Health writer Ash S with at home ear seeds, acupressure mat, and more
      I Tried the At-Home, Affordable Version of Acupressure For a Month - and Feel Clearer Headed Than Ever

      How am I sleeping? Like a baby.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • UNBOUND
      I Took The Longevity Test Everyone Will Soon Be Talking About - and Discovered the Secret to Wellbeing

      Turns out, living longer might require a village..

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Wellbeing
    • Home Workouts Without Weights
      7 Home Workouts Without Weights That Boost Mood, Mental Health, and Metabolism - In As Little As 15 Minutes

      No gym? No problem.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • Fibremaxxing
      I Tried Fibermaxxing For Two Weeks To Improve My Digestion and Boost My Energy - And Nutritionists Confirm, It’s Worth Your Time

      Feeling the urge to eat the rainbow RN?

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Nutrition
    • Trying the viral ‘Phone Detox’ Brick Device
      Listen Up, Doomscrollers: I Tried the ‘Phone Detox’ Device Going Viral—and Wow, It Works

      This tiny device did what my willpower couldn’t.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Health and Fitness
    • Plank shoulder taps
      Can't Get To The Gym RN? I'm Opting For Plank Shoulder Taps After A PT Confirmed They're The Most Effective Home Move

      The full-body festive move you can squeeze in between mince pies.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • Caroline Idiens of Caroline's Circuits
      At 53, I'm The Fittest I've Ever Been - And Have Strength Training To Thank. Here's How I Built A Body For Life

      Globally-loved Caroline Idiens shares why it’s never too late to begin.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
    • Low impact workouts: A woman in orange gym kit doing leg kicks
      Low Impact Workouts Are Going Nowhere For 2026: 7 Science-Backed Benefits Of Taking Things Down A Notch

      Low-impact > low effort.

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
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