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

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.

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
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
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

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

*Saves for later*

By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
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
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

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
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
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

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.

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
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
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

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
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
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

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
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
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

Trust Me, I've Worked In The Wellness Industry For 20+ Years: My Failsafe Guide To The Winter Nutrition Trends To Try - And Avoid

Cut through the chaos - here’s what really matters this winter.

As New Research Suggests Women With PCOS Are More Likely to Have a Pelvic Tilt and Pain - We Asked Experts For Their Take

Ever wondered how the common female health condition really impacts your posture?

By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
Move Over, Aches and Pains: 11 Best Yoga Stretches For Easing Tension, Tightness, and Stiffness

For anyone whose hips click louder than their group chat.

By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
I Was Sceptical About Manifesting – Until I Tried Dr Tara Swart’s Simple Four Step Method and, Wow

Move over fairy dust - your Reticular Activating System has entered the chat.

By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

Want to Get Toned From Home This Winter? A Personal Trainer Swears By These 3 Moves For Building Muscle, Whatever Your Age

Who said new routines had to wait for January?

By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
Eager to Shake Stagnant Energy and Boost Focus? A Top Expert Confirms: 6 Best Energising Morning Yoga Flows

Alarm snoozer? Don’t know her.

By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
I Tried a Weekly “Brain Dump” After Seeing Mel Robbins Rave About Them – and Wow, They're a Productivity Gamechanger

Overthinkers, rejoice.

By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

Don’t Feel Like Braving the Cold? 7 Indoor Workouts That Are As Engaging As They Are Effective

From bite-sized strength sessions to energising yoga flows, introducing your new ride-or-die home workouts.

By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
Sudden Urge to Refresh Your Routine, Now the Seasons Have Changed? Enter: Your Ultimate Winter Reset Checklist

Pocket-sized tips to adjust to the new season.

By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou
Make Way, Downward Dog: Happy Baby is the Best Yoga Move for Flexibility & Fluidity

Think of it like a gentle release for your inner child.

By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

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