
Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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
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As Dua Lipa Joins Forces with Frame Fitness - I Tried Their At-Home Workouts Before They Reach the UK
I saw Dua Lipa doing Pilates with Frame Fitness, so I did Pilates with Frame Fitness.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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You All Know That Maintaining Muscle Is Essential for Wellbeing – Now, Experts Reckon It's the Key to Longevity
The most overlooked organ in your body? You can flex it.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Switched My Reformer Practice for the Trending Lagree Method for 2 Weeks – And the Burn? Next Level
Reformer? Completed it. Lagree? Still recovering.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Everyone's Talking About Posture Walking – So I Tried It for a Week and Honestly? I've Never Felt Taller
One small step for posture, one giant leap for lower back pain.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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TikTok’s "Great Lock-In" Trend Is 2025’s Answer to the Winter Arc. But Do We Need Another Glow-Up Challenge?
Is the answer really to lock in, or would we be better logging off?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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15 World-Renowned Pros Share the Autumn Wellness Rituals They Swear By for Welcoming in the New Season
Routines to recharge, reset and reflect.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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These Are the Weighted Ab Workouts Trainers Swear By for Lengthening and Toning – and They’re All Under 15 Minutes
Burn, baby, burn.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried A 5 Minute Arm Workout With Weights Every Day For A Week - and My Motivation To Keep Going is Stronger Than Ever
Can you really snack your way to a strong upper body?
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Everyone's Talking About The Norwegian 4x4 Workout RN - So Is It Really Unrivalled For Improving Cardio Fitness?
We promise it’s not as scary as it sounds...
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Cult-Favourite Infrared Pilates Studio YOURS Just Arrived in the UK – I Tried a Class and Wow, the Burn
Towels at the ready, people.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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So, Does the Stairmaster Work Your Abs? We Asked Renowned Trainers - and Their Answer Is Surprising
Alexa: play Miley Cyrus' The Climb.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Doodled for 20 Minutes Every Day for a Week - and it Did Wonders for My Creative Health
Turns out the pen is mightier than the algorithm.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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The Viral Pilates by Izzy Challenge is Known as One of the Toughest - I Tried It for 25 Days and My Core Strength Has Skyrocketed
25 minutes, 25 days. One huge burn.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Tread and Tone Workouts Are Blowing Up on TikTok – so I Tried Them for a Week to Test the Hype
Experts weigh in on the latest viral sensation.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried the Notoriously Advanced Pilates Swan Dive Every Day for a Week – and These Tips Transformed My Form
I think this duckling just became a swan...
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Pilates Principles Promise to Upgrade Any Workout in No Time - How to Apply Them to Your Next Session
Introducing workout hacks that stand the test of time.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I’ve Never Nailed my Lunch Game - But After Eating High-Protein Meals for 7 Days, my Energy, Focus, and Satiety Have Soared
Trust me, your 3 pm self will thank you.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Tried One of the Most Advanced Exercises, The Pilates Boomerang, Every Day for a Week
*Moves all fragile objects*
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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New Research Suggests Shorter, Harder Workouts Build More Muscle - So Do They? Leading PTs Share Their Take
Less time for more gains? We asked the experts if the science stacks up.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Everyone On TikTok Is Fibremaxxing. But What Do Nutritionists Think About The Trend?
Spoiler: This might actually be one you want to try.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Yes, It's Possible To Train Your Brain To Enjoy Exercise - 6 Top Experts Share Exactly How
Class, take your seats.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Working Out Regularly But Still Not Seeing Results From Your Lunges? This Common Reason May Be Why
Runner's knee, be gone.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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The Hollow Hold Promises to Be Better Than Planking for Turbocharging Core Strength – so I Tried It for a Week
We put one of the most underrated core exercises to the test.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Trust Us, It's Completely Normal To Feel Hungrier In The Week Before Your Period. 8 Luteal Phase Snacks Nutritionists Eat Themselves
Feeling snacky? We've got you.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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Forget The Reps - These Static Core Exercises Are Some Of The Best For Firing Up Your Deep Abdominals
Just hold still and feel the burn.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I’ve Always Been Nervous Of Headstands In Yoga - But After Practising For A Week, I’m Blown Away By My Progress
Just hanging around, upside down.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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I Swapped My HIIT Workouts For Walking, Low-Impact Strength Training And Pilates - and Can't Believe How Different I Feel
HIIT training gets a bad rap on social media - but is it really as harmful as it's made out to be? Experts weigh in.
By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou


