Kat Storr
Kat Storr has been a digital journalist for over 15 years after starting her career at Sky News, where she covered everything from world events to royal babies and celebrity deaths. After going freelance eight years ago, she now focuses on women's health and fitness content, writing across a range of UK publications including woman&home, Stylist, The i, Metro, Grazia and more. From perimenopause to the latest fitness trends, Kat loves researching and writing about it all. She's happy to give any fitness challenge a go and speaks to experts about wellbeing issues affecting people every day.
When not chasing her three boys around, Kat loves swimming at Tooting Lido, solo cinema trips and running by the beach.
Latest articles by Kat Storr
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Nicole Kidman built lower-body strength in her 50s with this simple 3-move glute workoutIt might be simple, but these lower-body exercises are the challenge you may need to grow your glutes
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Sandra Bullock’s PT reveals the one exercise she ‘always’ does to improve leg and glute strength - and you can do it lying downLower-body workouts don't have to mean squats and lunges all the time
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Skip the long workouts - doing this exercise for 3 minutes may do more for your heart health and biological age, new study findsThe study looked at how people's bodies responded to exercise at different intensities and lengths of time, and then looked at the impact on health
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Dr Amir Khan on the simple fruit swap for more fibre - most women don't get enough to avoid constipation and gut issuesIt's thought that only 4% of people in the UK eat enough fibre
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Anne Hathaway's PT never skips this exercise to build full-body strength - and it's so easy to doUsing muscles in the shoulders, arms, back, and core, the plank is one of the most versatile strength exercises you can do
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Arthritis doesn’t have to mean giving up exercise - Jo Whiley reveals how she changed her routineWe spoke to physios who share how you can change your strength training routine to continue exercising with arthritis too
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I've been a Pilates instructor for 15 years - 3 exercises I teach total beginners to build core strengthLearning the basics of Pilates sets a solid foundation for building core strength and full-body stability
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How much exercise do you need to protect your heart as you age? New study reveals the answer - and it's not what you might expectThe new study looked at how many minutes of exercise you need to lower your risk of heart conditions by 8 to 30%, and we reveal how to do it
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Dr Amir Khan on 3 mobility exercises he does ‘every day’ to reduce stiffness and improve mobility after sitting down for hoursSitting down at a desk or on the sofa for long periods can have a big impact on posture and flexibility
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Not beetroot or berries – this surprising fruit could help lower heart disease risk, new study saysBrunch lovers will be happy to hear this news
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Breast cancer guidelines ‘miss 95%’ of women under 50 at risk, new study saysResearchers found that up to 95% of women under 50 who are at higher risk of breast cancer are not eligible for early screening, per NHS criteria
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'It's actually quite smart' - Dr Amir Khan reveals simple exercise to challenge and improve balance in one minute a dayNHS figures estimate that one in three people aged 65 or over falls at least once a year
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A physiotherapist promised me that doing wall sits every day helps prevent knee pain - here are 4 other benefits I've also foundWall sits are a type of stationary squat that can help strengthen the lower body muscles, from the hips to the ankles
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Not 10,000 steps for everyone - age decides how many steps you should do every day, study saysAiming for 10,000 steps every day is a great way to boost motivation to get outdoors and to boost your fitness, but it's a made-up number
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Dr Amir Khan reveals his 5 ‘favourite’ morning habits to boost energy for the day - and they don’t cost anythingWin the morning, win the day
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Jessica Biel’s PT reveals ‘simplest’ exercise for boosting shoulder strength and mobility with one set of dumbbellsStrength, stability, and mobility all go hand in hand, and the lateral raise exercise helps improve them all
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I'm going hiking in Dorset this summer - my PT promised these 3 exercises would keep me feeling bouncy and injury-free on the trailsI was worried about chasing my kids along the trails with a recent ankle fracture and ageing knees, so I went to the experts for help
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I'm an ultramarathoner - 5 things I would do now if I were running a marathon for the first time next yearIt's essential to build a good running foundation if you're new to longer distances - here's how to do it
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One resistance band and 15 minutes - expert PT says this is all you need to start building strength in your legs and glutesForget sweaty gym sessions in the heat - this 15-minute resistance band workout works the lower body from the calves to the quads and is great for beginners
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Are electrolytes good for you? Dr Amir Khan reveals who needs to be taking these supplement powders in the heatwaveSpoiler: Most people don't need to
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Jessica Biel's PT shares 7-step workout with dumbbells to improve strength and mobilityJessica Biel, Chelsea Handler, and Kate Upton have worked with celebrity trainer Ben Bruno to build strength and mobility for daily life and key film projects
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Ageing expert reveals 4-step plan to get fit and mobile even ‘if you’re starting from zero’A board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and longevity specialist has explained exactly how to start a fitness routine and get your health back on track
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Dr Amir Khan talks through new women’s health study that’s going to ‘completely change’ his practiceThe doctor took to Instagram to explain how this study's results will alter how he prescribes a certain type of oestrogen - and the women he prescribes it to
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Why does heat make me tired - and how can I stay awake? Doctor reveals allFeeling the effects of the heat on your concentration levels? Me too.
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