Abbi Henderson
Abbi Henderson is a freelance journalist and social media editor who covers health, fitness, women’s sport and lifestyle for titles including Women's Health and Stylist, among others.
With a desire to help make healthcare, exercise and sport more accessible to women, she writes about everything from the realities of seeking medical support as a woman to those of being a female athlete fighting for equality.
When she’s not working, she’s drinking tea, going on seaside walks, lifting weights, watching football, and probably cooking something pasta-based.
Latest articles by Abbi Henderson
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Constantly hungry? You might not be eating enough protein – 6 signs you're not hitting your daily target
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Look no further – experts confirm that these are the 5 most effective types of cardio workouts you can do
Eager to boost cardiovascular fitness this year?
By Abbi Henderson
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Want to get strong from your living room? 5 most effective home kettlebell workouts PTs do themselves
Moves that come expert-approved.
By Abbi Henderson
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Prioritising home workouts this year? Pros agree: 5 best resistance band exercises for beginners to do any time, any place
Now *these* are good.
By Abbi Henderson
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Keen to up your movement this year? 10 most effective home workouts of all time, according to the pros
Get fit for free.
By Abbi Henderson
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Jam-packed social calendar? These are officially the best 10-minute kettlebell workouts to supercharge strength, power, and cardio fitness, stat
You're welcome.
By Abbi Henderson
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Too busy for sweat sessions RN? 9 benefits of walking workouts that'll make working out more fun, less chore
A firm favourite.
By Abbi Henderson
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Planks are one of the best full-body workout moves you can do – 4 different types, plus which is most effective
This one's worth reading.
By Abbi Henderson
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Hip thrusts are often considered the ultimate move for glute gains – so are they really effective for supercharging strength and muscle?
Your need-to-knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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I'm a qualified trainer who's been strength training for 10 years – why deadlifts are my favourite full-body exercise
They're *seriously* effective.
By Abbi Henderson
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Moving your cardio workouts indoors in anticipation of winter? Top coaches confirm: 10 best treadmill workouts
Easy to follow *and* effective.
By Abbi Henderson
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Switching to cosy home workouts for autumn? These 5 living room workouts to supercharge muscle and strength
PT-approved.
By Abbi Henderson
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I've been working out regularly for nearly 10 years – and these low impact exercises are unquestionably my go-to's
Low impact yet high reward.
By Abbi Henderson
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They've long been called the crème de la crème of workout moves – so, how effective are planks really?
Add this power move to your weekly rotation.
By Abbi Henderson
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Ever heard of circuit training? Why it's one of the best workouts for boosting both strength and cardio fitness
An oldie but a goodie.
By Abbi Henderson
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Micro workouts are trending – and the perfect way to maintain your wellbeing this summer no matter your location or availability
You'll like this one.
By Abbi Henderson
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I'm a Health Editor who’s been weightlifting for 9 years – here's why I think cable machine exercises are underrated for effective muscle building
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Wrist weights are affordable, effective, and easy to use – 5 benefits of using them that prove they'll transform your workout routine
A deep dive into the trending bit of kit.
By Abbi Henderson
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Celebrities are obsessed with this handy bit of strength training kit - so, is it really unrivalled at boosting muscle strength and tone?
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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I trained like an Olympian – and have a newfound respect for their strength, agility, and motivation
By Abbi Henderson
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I tried the sports bra that athletes will wear at the Paris Olympics - and it’s become my new go-to for weightlifting
Keep scrolling for my honest thoughts.
By Abbi Henderson
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This year marks the first ever gender-equal Olympics – 14 milestones that highlight how far the Games have come
Inspiration at its finest.
By Abbi Henderson
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EMOM workouts need a spot in your workout routine, stat – how they're so effective at improving strength and stability
Hello, guns.
By Abbi Henderson
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Not seeing progress with your strength training workouts? This simple trick will maximise your results
Aka, the key to your fitness gains.
By Abbi Henderson
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Chronobiology is the latest wellness trend to go viral – so, is working out at a certain time key to fitness gains?
Your need to knows.
By Abbi Henderson
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Full body exercises are the easiest and most effective way to get fit – a PT's top 6
Keen to build up your fitness?
By Abbi Henderson
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I've been doing this simple at-home strength move for three months – and it's massively improved my lower-body strength and stability
Strength, levelled up.
By Abbi Henderson