Lucy Gornall
Lucy is an experienced health and fitness journalist, contributing workouts, features and coverage of workout gear to Coach. Lucy lives and breathes exercise, nutrition and women’s health, and is the journalist Coach turns to when a workout shoe needs to be put through its paces.
Lucy qualified as a level 3 personal trainer with Train Fitness in 2016, and also holds qualifications in pre- and post-natal fitness, as well as in nutrition for exercise. Lucy has taught in boutique London gyms and is currently a strength instructor at the Oxford Circus branch of Psycle in London.
Lucy earned a NCTJ-accredited BA (Hons) in Print Journalism from Nottingham Trent University and, after a series of internships at Cosmopolitan Australia, Now UK and Nuts, landed her first role at Now magazine in 2013. Lucy later launched the fitness section in Look magazine and became health editor for TI Media’s portfolio of women’s titles, continuing in the same role after the publisher’s acquisition by Future.
Since going freelance, Lucy has written for national newspapers, magazines and websites, such as The Sun, GQ, Men’s Fitness UK, Metro, Live Science, T3, Tom’s Guide, Fit & Well, Women & Home and My Imperfect Life.
Lucy loves skipping, is a big fan of running and is partial to a tequila on the rocks with two slices of orange. She geeks out on nutrition and health podcasts, and is a sucker for The Office.
Latest articles by Lucy Gornall

The Best Greens Powders And This Popular Supplement Explained
By Lucy Gornall last updated
We check the benefits of super greens powders with a dietitian, then put seven of the best to a taste test

The Best CrossFit Shoes
By Harry Bullmore last updated
Our pick of the best CrossFit shoes to help you smash your WOD, plus what to look for when buying

I’m A PT And These Are The Exercises I Use To Train My Pelvic Floor
By Lucy Gornall published
Don’t ignore these muscles! They could be the secret to a stronger core, improved posture and even better sex!

A Bodyweight Shoulder Workout For Healthy, Strong Joints
By Lucy Gornall last updated
Build power in all three primary shoulder muscles with this no-equipment session from an orthopaedic surgeon

CrossFit Couples: “Our First Official Date, We Were In Our Gym Gear”
By Lucy Gornall published
Are your couple goals to make the team podium at the CrossFit Games again?! That’s what Elliot and Jamie Simmonds are gunning for this year

I’m A PT And This Kettlebell Routine Will Strengthen Your Core Without A Sit-Up In Sight
By Lucy Gornall published
Just a rack of kettlebells and six exercises are all you need to train the muscles in your midsection

Two Chest And Back Workout Routines For More Muscle
By Nick Harris-Fry, Lucy Gornall last updated
Hit the gym for this six-move chest and back workout, which you can do as a straight sets or supersets

I’m A PT And Here’s What I Recommend You Buy In The Gymshark Black Friday Sale
By Lucy Gornall published
The Gymshark Black Friday sale starts tomorrow, I recommend making a list and checking it twice

Build Lean Muscle With Two Dumbbells And These Six Exercises
By Lucy Gornall published
Work your entire body in less than 30 minutes and torch calories with this straightforward sweat

I Made The HYROX World Championships And This Is How I Trained
By Lucy Gornall published
A grueling few months helped secure a decent HYROX time

The Best Women’s Gym Tops
By Lucy Gornall last updated
Tried-and-tested tops to work out in this season

The Best Women’s Gym Leggings
By Lucy Gornall last updated
Kit yourself out in this season’s must-buy gym leggings

The Best Women’s Gym Shorts
By Lucy Gornall last updated
Move with ease in a pair of these tried-and-tested women's gym shorts

Three Supersets To Build Muscle At The Gym
By Lucy Gornall published
Hit the gym machines and target all your major muscle groups with this effective session

Try This Six-Move Workout For A Stronger Core And More Defined Abs
By Lucy Gornall published
You don’t need any equipment to perform this straightforward session

Five Shoulder Stretches To Boost Your Mobility
By Lucy Gornall published
Keep your shoulders in good condition with this simple routine of shoulder stretches you can do at home

You Need Just One Kettlebell And Seven Moves To Build Muscle All Over
By Lucy Gornall published
Use this full-body session to develop strength, build muscle and burn calories

You Don’t Need Hours On A Treadmill To Boost Your Cardio Fitness—Try These Five Dumbbell Moves Instead
By Lucy Gornall published
Boost your cardio credentials with one dumbbell and this five-move circuit

All You Need Is A Pair Of Dumbbells To Build Muscle In Your Arms And Shoulders
By Lucy Gornall published
Use this classic bodybuilder routine to pump up your bis, tris and deltoids

You Only Need 10 Minutes To Get Quicker On The Tennis Court
By Lucy Gornall published
Improve your speed and agility with this quick home workout

This Resistance Band Shoulder Workout Releases Tension And Improves Your Posture
By Lucy Gornall last updated
Feeling stiff from being hunched over a keyboard all day? Perform this simple routine a few times a week

This 30-Minute Dumbbell Workout Does It All
By Lucy Gornall last updated
When you’re unsure what to do at the gym, break out this 30-minute dumbbell workout from PT Alex Crockford

Five Kettlebell Moves To Forge Full-Body Strength
By Lucy Gornall published
Grab two kettlebells and build useful muscle all over your body
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