Claire O’Meara was in her late 40s when she started experiencing a range of symptoms that made her think she was “dying of something really rare”. Naturally fit, O’Meara, now 61, had spent most of her adult life as a physical training instructor in the Army. On weekends, she ran half marathons for ‘fun’, while…
Experts and athletes agree: You can’t go hard all the time. getty In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, squeezing in a workout can feel like just another task on an already packed to-do list. High-achieving women juggling careers, families and personal goals may also find themselves piling on the pressure to work as…
If you’re a regular viewer of ITV’s Lorraine, you’ll be familiar with the show’s resident fitness expert, Shakira Akabusi. A bundle of energy and optimism, Shakira frequently lights up our TV screens offering easy-to-follow advice and inspiration when it comes to fitness and health. As well as being a constant source of optimism for women…
