Lois Mackenzie
Lois Mackenzie is a fitness writer working on news, features, reviews and buying guides for Coach and sister site Fit&Well.
Lois is an avid runner, hill walker and has just completed her first marathon. She can often be seen sporting her trusty waist lead as she runs the streets of Glasgow with her two dogs in tow.
Lois’s love of the outdoors comes from growing up in the Western Isles and, when not writing, spends her time exploring Scotland’s many beaches or (slowly) bagging Munros.
She studied at the University of Aberdeen where she attained a master’s degree in English literature, followed by a master’s in digital journalism at Strathclyde University.
Lois was previously a senior SEO reporter at Newsquest Media Group covering breaking news and sport, trends and lifestyle as well as producing buying guides across more than 200 local newspapers.
Latest articles by Lois Mackenzie
Eight Supersets To Build Core And Glute Strength
By Lois Mackenzie published
When you want to get the most out of your time spent training, use supersets
You Need Just 12 Minutes To Build Stronger Shoulders
By Lois Mackenzie published
But this challenging routine from Grant Davidson will feel twice as long
Get Moving And Burn Fat With This 30-Minute No-Repeat Workout
By Lois Mackenzie published
You need three kettlebells for this 30-move session, but no shirt—it’ll be a sweatfest
The Best Anti-Chafing Creams For Runners, And One You Should Avoid
By Lois Mackenzie published
Chafing cream should be your best friend. Here’s our pick of the best (and worst)
You Only Need One Dumbbell And A Bench For A Great Glutes Workout
By Lois Mackenzie published
Try this five-move workout routine for stronger glutes
Is Nike Run Club Better Than Strava? I’m A Strava Devotee Who Switched For A Week—Will I Go Back?
By Lois Mackenzie published
While I’ve used Strava to track my runs for years, I gave a Nike Run Club a chance
One Treadmill, Two Dumbbells And Eight Moves Is All You Need For An Effective Fat-Burning Session
By Lois Mackenzie published
Burn calories, build leg muscle and improve your endurance with this challenging session from Bradley Simmonds
Treat Yourself To A Feel-Good Sweat And Race Through 24 Upper-Body Moves In 30 Minutes
By Lois Mackenzie published
If anyone knows how to put together a session that will leave you feeling great, it’s Sydney Cummings Houdyshell
I Run Five Times A Week And These Leggings Are My New Favorites
By Lois Mackenzie published
These supportive and flattering leggings with all the pockets are ideal for long runs
If Crunches Give You A Sore Neck, Strengthen Your Core With These Two Standing Kettlebell Moves Instead
By Lois Mackenzie published
Trainer Fit With Vic has two exercises that will challenge your core stability
Try This Four-Move Complex Workout Routine For A Quick Sweat
By Lois Mackenzie published
All you need is two dumbbells for this full-body workout
Top Trainer Kira Stokes Shared Three Moves For A Powerhouse Core And They Are No Joke
By Lois Mackenzie published
Train your body to work as one with these challenging movements
Can You Complete Four Rounds Of This Eight-Move Kettlebell Grind
By Lois Mackenzie published
You’ll need strength and endurance to go the distance with Bradley Simmonds’ heavy weight circuit
This Sports Nutritionist Wants Female Athletes To Know That Carbs Are Your Best Friend
By Lois Mackenzie published
I asked the author of a new book on sports nutrition for female athletes in team sport what women need to know
You Only Need Two Dumbbells And Six Moves To Start Building Stronger Arms
By Lois Mackenzie published
Trainer Kirra O'Brien marries three biceps moves with three triceps ones for a routine you can use at home or the gym
Build Full-Body Muscle And Test Your Endurance With This 40-Minute Kettlebell Session
By Lois Mackenzie published
If you have an adjustable kettlebell at home we’ve found your next workout
Strengthen Your Abs And Obliques With These Upgraded Crunch And Sit-Up Variations
By Lois Mackenzie published
PT Oyinda Okunowo shows you how to add weight to these two classic abs moves
I Tried Davina McCall’s Summer Sculpt Challenge On Fitbit’s Workout App—Here Are Three Things I Liked And Two Things I Didn’t
By Lois Mackenzie published
Fitbit Premium is hosting a six-week workout plan from Davina McCall. I gave it a try
You Only Need Four Moves (And A Wall) To Carve An Iron Core With This Quick Workout
By Lois Mackenzie published
We’ve found your next equipment-free core workout
Can You Complete This 32-Rep Kettlebell Flow?
By Lois Mackenzie published
Try this kettlebell complex for a full-body conditioning workout
Push And Pull Your Way To A Bigger Chest And Back With This Workout
By Lois Mackenzie published
Save this push/pull session for your next visit to the gym
Are You Making These Progressive Overload Mistakes?
By Lois Mackenzie published
Progressive overload is the key to building muscle and getting stronger, but it’s easy to get wrong. Here are four mistakes gym-goers often make
Youth Sport Trust Launches Initiative To Boost Children’s Activity Levels
By Lois Mackenzie published
In partnership with Sports Direct, the Youth Sports Trust has launched National School Sports Week to encourage children to be active more often this summer
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