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    Chloe Gray

    Chloe Gray

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    Contributing Health Writer

    Chloe Gray is a freelance journalist who writes and talks about health, fitness, and wellbeing through a feminist lens. She was part of the launch team for Stylist magazine's fitness brand, Strong Women, and has written for i news, Women's Health, Red magazine, Good Housekeeping, Refinery29, and more. She's all about building mental and physical strength, eating delicious food that fuels you well, and making the fitness industry more accessible and enjoyable. She's also a qualified fitness trainer and research nerd, so you can be sure everything you read is backed by proper science. 

    Latest articles by Chloe Gray

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    These Are Officially the Best Yoga Clothes You Can Buy, According to Yogis, Coaches and Fitness Editors

    We've triangle posed our way through many different brands.

    Fitness
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      10 Best Gym Shorts to Buy for Hot, Sweaty Workouts—Tried and Tested by Our Editors

      Starting at £7.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • Bella Hadid for Alo Yoga
      Bella Hadid Swears By Alo Yoga—We Sweat-Tested 10 Pieces to See If It's Worth the Hype

      Meet the LA brand that celebrities are obsessed with.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • the MCUK team wearing a selection of the best Pilates clothes
      As Pilates Instructors and Health Editors, Trust Us—These Are the Only Pilates Clothes Worth Your Money

      From longline bras to leggings and everything in between.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • One of the best cross training shoes, the lululemon chargefeel
      The Experts Have Spoken: These Are the 8 Best Cross Training Shoes for Lifting, Running, Jumping and More

      Trainers that can do it all

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • Best trainers from Nike
      Experts Swear By These 8 Styles of Nike Trainers for HIIT, Racing, Cross Training, Hiking and More

      With options at all price points

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • back of model wearing ON running sports bra
      8 Best High Impact Sports Bras for Running, HIIT and More That Fitness Editors Genuinely Rate

      Because high-impact exercises require proper support

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • 30 minute Pilates workout: A woman using a resistance band
      Only Have Half an Hour to Workout? These Are the Most Effective 30-Minute Pilates Workouts You Can Do From Home

      Keen to get a good workout in from home?

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • Best sports bras for big boobs: M&S model wearing goodmove black bra
      Experts Have Spoken: These Are Officially the 8 Best Sports Bras for Big Boobs for Unmatched Support

      Fitness pros and exercise lovers swear by these bras.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
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      Jessica Biel Just Shared a Refreshingly Honest Take on Her Pre-Filming Workout Plan – and We’re Very Here for It

      Her strong, sculpted arms in The Better Sister have been the talk of TikTok - but she's here to remind you of the reality.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • A woman trying the 5-10-15 workout at the gym with weights
      Trust me, I'm a fitness trainer - why the 5-10-15 workout could be the most efficient way to improve strength and fitness

      Get this one banked.

      Fitness
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      Weightlifting shoes are a non-negotiable for weight training: 6 pairs experts swear by for squatting and deadlifting

      Big lifts need the big support these weightlifting shoes offer.

      By Chloe Gray

      Health and Fitness
    • How often should you do Pilates? Two women on their workout mats in a Pilates studio
      Yes, there's such thing as too much - so, how often should you do Pilates to see the best results?

      Top experts impart their wisdom.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • A woman trying the Operation 66 fitness challenge at home
      As the Operation 66 fitness challenge goes viral - is it worth trying or just another pressure-focused trend?

      The new 75-Hard?

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • Health writer Chloe on a walk after trying the dopamine menu viral trend
      I wrote my own dopamine menu after seeing them go viral - and can't stress how much it's boosted my wellbeing

      This one's worth a try.

      By Chloe Gray

      Wellbeing
    • A woman mid-workout reaping the benefits of a resistance band
      Resistance bands are easily the most effective and affordable piece of fit kit - 7 benefits that will convince you to try

      They can even rival dumbbells and barbells.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a forward lunge
      Lunges are hailed as the most elite of workout moves - so, are they effective for improving muscle, stability and strength?

      Your need to knows.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • A woman doing a bodyweight squat in her living room at home
      Squats are hailed as the most elite of workout moves - so, are they effective for improving balance, muscle and posture?

      Your need-to-knows.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • A woman trying low intensity strength training at the gym
      Low-intensity strength training is currently at breakout on Google - why it's arguably one of the best workouts you can do

      Build muscle *and* confidence.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • Health writer Chloe training around your cycle
      I'm a Health Editor who doesn't believe in training around your cycle - here's what I do instead

      Matching your workout to your period phase works for some, but not me.

      By Chloe Gray

      Health and Fitness
    • A woman trying SIT training
      SIT training is the new viral workout eclipsing HIIT in popularity. But does it really boost muscle and metabolism?

      Get ready to run.

      Fitness
    • Chloe doing her Sunday reset routine
      I tried a Sunday reset routine - here's why I'd definitely recommend giving it a go

      This one's worth trying.

      By Chloe Gray

      Wellbeing
    • A woman doing low impact Pilates workouts at home
      In need of inspiration? These 9 low-impact Pilates workouts will improve your mood, muscle and more

      Perfect for recovery days.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • A woman doing one of her favourite resistance band arm workouts at home
      Resistance band arm workouts are simple, effective, and totally free - 10 best for beginners to try any place, any time

      Save these for later.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • Two women practicing active recovery in studio
      Active recovery workouts might be key to supercharging your fitness this year - your guide

      It's a game-changer.

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • Three women in a studio stretching and trying the different types of Pilates
      Seen the hype around Pilates and wondering which type is best? Your guide to choosing the right session for you

      Mat, classical, Tower or Reformer?

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • Health writer Chloe Gray during one of her gym breaks and in the gym
      Trust me, I'm a fitness trainer - gym breaks might actually be the key to boosting your physical and mental wellbeing

      Time off can be a great thing.

      By Chloe Gray

      Wellbeing
    • What is functional strength training? Two women working out in the gym
      What is functional strength training? Your guide to the trending workout that builds muscle for life

      Is it really *the* most effective way of training?

      By Chloe Gray

      Fitness
    • A woman lying in the grass trying the viral 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique
      How the trending 5-4-3-2-1 technique promises to boost calm and ease tension in just minutes

      An expert gives their verdict on the viral method.

      By Chloe Gray

      Wellbeing
    • Chloe Gray practicing low dopamine mornings
      As a Health Editor with nearly a decade of experience - why I've recently adopted TikTok's viral low dopamine mornings

      A social media trend we really rate.

      By Chloe Gray

      Wellbeing
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