Health & Fitness UK – September 2019

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WORKOUT

TO GO

I’m obviously not alone

in gaining a few pounds

during a summer break.

So it’s good to read ‘Come

back fitter’ (August issue) and find that

I don’t need to undo all my hard work

• I can stay in shape and still have fun in
  the sun. Lucy Mecklenburgh and Cecilia
  Harris’s workout looks realistic to achieve
  (even though I’m in holiday mode!).
  I’ve been practising the jumping squats
  and high-knee jogs, and I’m sure I’ll be
  able manage a 10-minute workout as part
  of my holiday lifestyle. I think I’m going to
  enjoy my meals on holiday more knowing
  that I’m going to be doing exercise. What
  a great idea. Thank you!
  Michaela Byron, Liverpool

MORNING MAGIC

I’m glad I read ‘Reclaim Your Mornings’

(August issue). I’ve been trying to exercise

first thing but my problem is getting up

early enough to do it.

I’m a teacher and have to be at school

for 8am. I get home late, then I’m too tired

to do any fitness, except at the weekends.

Reading your article made me realise it is

About YOU

Beating holiday weight gain, early morning

workouts, cycle inspiration

HSTAR^

LETTER

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‘I pop chopped bananas in the

freezer, they’re like mini

ice lollies but healthier.’

Kat Walker, Leatherhead

‘I buy packs of frozen tropical fruit

and throw some in a blender with

low-fat coconut milk and protein

powder for a virgin piña colada!’

Steph Thomas, Birmingham

‘My favourite way to cool down is

cucumber water. I add slices to a

water bottle and put it in the fridge.’

Tricia Evans, London

You

say...

What’s your

go-to summer

workout snack?

Last month’s Lucy Meck

feature inspired our star letter

winner to say fit on holiday

do-able. I just have to be organised and

prepare the night before (and set multiple

alarms!) to get up earlier. I love running,

and fitting a run in before I go to work

sets me up for the day in a very good

mood. My pupils like that too! It’s all about

prioritising positive thoughts, before life

gets in the way.

Thank you for all the good advice. It’s

been like a breath of fresh air.

Kazza Seville, Wirral

BIKING

BREAKTHROUGH

Laura Winter’s ‘My Life In A Day’ (August

issue) was inspirational. I have a bike, but

until now, it only got the occasional outing.

Reading about Laura’s love of cycling has

motivated me to get on my bike more. I’m

ready to take that step to becoming a fitter

cyclist and attempting new goals.

I’ve worked out a training plan to get

the most out of my cycling trips and made

a start. Instead of hopping on my bike and

going for a ride when I have time, my

schedule focuses on progressing towards

my goals. I’ve joined a local club, too.

Thank you for this motivating article,

Laura and H&F!

Genna Burton, Clwyd

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