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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Zoe Saldaña's staple lower-body workout uses just 4 exercises - here's how to do itThe 48-year-old star uses compound exercises like squats to build lower-body strength and stability
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No planks required - this 4-move Pilates workout is an easy way to build core strength and stabilityThis core workout uses Pilates exercises to help improve core strength in just 20 minutes without any planks, sit-ups or crunches
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Experts reveal how to stop restless legs immediately - and why the 'fizzy' feeling happens at nightDoctors reveal how to stop restless legs so you can ease into a better night's sleep, long-term treatments, and why it happens in the first place
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Emma Willis' PT swears by this gym workout to build functional strength - here's how to do itRob Solly has been working out with the presenter for 20 years, helping her build strength, stability, and more in full-body exercises
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Not walking or strength training - study reveals the workout to prioritise after 55 to maintain fitness and balanceFrom fitness and strength to balance and brain power, there are many reasons to try this simple workout as part of your routine
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Constantly stressed? Dr Amir Khan reveals whether you should get your cortisol levels checkedThis is what the doctor wants you to know about at-home tests for cortisol levels
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No more wobbly ankles - I wore these supportive Adidas walking shoes for a week in AndalucíaI took these Adidas walking shoes across rocky and wet trails in Andalucía to test their grip, comfort, and waterproof capabilities before my winter hikes
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Sandra Bullock's PT relies on this 4-move dumbbell workout to build stronger shoulders and arms at 51A strong upper body is key for building stability, good posture, and muscle, and helps to preserve independence with age
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Breast cancer isn't always a lump - 8 early warning signs a doctor says to watch forBreast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, and we should all be checking our breasts regularly for any changes
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I wear a weighted vest on my walks every day – here's how it's changed my fitness for the betterLow-impact and low-effort, wearing a weighted vest for walking is an expert-recommended way to get your steps in and work your muscles at the same time
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A new study reveals the surprisingly small amount of exercise needed to lift your moodA new study reveals that most people spend 82% of their day not moving, so it's the simple changes that make all the difference
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Can creatine build muscle without exercise? A new study reveals the answerUp until recently, many researchers were convinced that you couldn't take creatine without exercise and see benefits, but a new study has suggested otherwise
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I tried the yoga pose experts say is 'better than 100 sit-ups' for 2 weeks - here's what happenedThis yoga pose recruits muscles in the core, hips, lower back, and glutes for full-body strengthening
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Duchess Sophie’s go-to practical hiking boots bring comfort and support to autumn walksSophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, has swapped her summer footwear for more practical options as chillier days close in
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A master Pilates teacher reveals the 3 foundational moves every beginner should learn firstThese three exercises teach core control and full-body stability, important both in the workout and in daily life
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Dr Amir Khan on the 3 winter supplements worth taking - and the 3 to leave on the shelfWith so many options out there, it's worth finding out which supplements actually stand up to this doctor's scrutiny
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Helen Mirren shares the 12-minute military workout she's done to stay fit for 60 yearsHelen Mirren does this bodyweight workout, created by the Canadian Royal Air Force, every day to keep fit at 81 years old
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Short on time? Trinny Woodall stays strong at 60 with this quick 5-move resistance band workoutThe entrepreneur might be busy, but she always makes time to wake up her body with exercise, whether she's working or on holiday
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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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