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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

    Winter wellness trends
    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.

    Nutrition
    • PCOS and Pelvic Tilt: Three women stretching on yoga mats during an exercise class
      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

      Female health
    • Best yoga stretches for easing tension: A woman mid cobra pose, in a yoga studio
      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

      Fitness
    • Health writer Ash trying the Dr Tara Swart four step manifestation process
      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

      Health and Fitness
    • Strength training at home
      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

      Fitness
    • Energising morning yoga flows
      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

      Fitness
    • Health writer Ash S trying Mel Robbins' weekly brain dump method for productivity
      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

      Wellbeing
    • Woman doing an indoor workout
      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

      Fitness
    • Winter reset: A woman in blue activewear stretching with her arms over her head
      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

      Health and Fitness
    • Happy baby yoga pose
      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

      Fitness
    • Pilates
      Is the Viral Asian Pilates Workout an Ancient Philosophy Worth Trying or AI Fad? We Ask Top Pros

      As the term trends online, we ask Pilates teachers and Eastern movement practitioners to share their take on the method.

      Fitness
    • Dua Lipa Frame Fitness
      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

      Fitness
    • A woman stood with her hands on her hips in matching orange gymwear
      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

      Wellbeing
    • Health writer Ash S trying Lagree Pilates
      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

      Fitness
    • Health writer Ash S trying posture walking
      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

      Fitness
    • The Great Lock in Wellness Trend
      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

      Health and Fitness
    • A woman practicing expert-approved autumn wellness rituals at home
      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

      Wellbeing
    • Weighted ab workouts: A woman doing a crunch using a dumbbell in a gym
      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

      Fitness
    • Health writer Ash S trying a 5 minute arm workout with weights
      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

      Fitness
    • Norwegian 4x4 workout: A woman rests in gym kit after a workout
      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

      Fitness
    • How to structure your weights sessions: a woman stood by a barbell at a gym mid-workout
      A Top Coach Just Confirmed: This is the Exact Way To Structure Your Weight Workouts for Max Results

      No PT? No problem.

      Fitness
    • Infrared Pilates studio review
      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

      Fitness
    • A woman stretching at the gym: arms above head, after a Stairmaster workout
      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

      Fitness
    • Health writer Ash S trying doodling for mental health
      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

      Wellbeing
    • Pilates by Izzy
      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

      Fitness
    • Ash S trying tread and tone workouts - at home, in her garden, with home weights
      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

      Fitness
    • Health writer Ash S trying the Pilates swan dive every day
      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

      Fitness
    • Pilates principles: A woman on a workout mat in a studio doing a back bend
      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

      Fitness
    • Health writer Ash S trying high protein lunches every day for seven days - on the left, tofu and rice. On the right, prawn pad Thai
      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

      Nutrition
    • Health writer Ash S trying the Pilates Boomerang every day
      I Tried One of the Most Advanced Exercises, The Pilates Boomerang, Every Day for a Week

      *Moves all fragile objects*

      By Ashleigh Spiliopoulou

      Fitness
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