
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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I’m a strength coach - this exercise ‘looks easy’ but do it right, and you’ll have stronger obliques and better core stabilityHeel touches are probably the easiest-looking core exercise you can do. Simply lying down and touching your heels? But this PT says there are plenty of benefits
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Trinny Woodall says a vibration plate is 'wonderful' way to energise in the morning - but what does it actually do?It's no exaggeration to say that vibration plates have made a huge comeback this year
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Cardio before or after weights? This study finally has the solid answer I've been looking forLike many people, I like to get some of my cardio exercise done when I'm in the gym - but I've always been unsure of which one to do first
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Have 'a load of sex' and eat more veggies - Joanna Page shares her wellbeing advice before turning 50From having more sex to eating more vegetables, the actress and presenter tells us what she's been doing to improve her health
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It’s never been easier - this doctor recommends 3 exercises you can do lying down to improve core strength and ease stiffnessDr Zoe Williams took This Morning hosts Cat and Ben through a range of lying down exercises designed to be as simple as possible
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Dr Amir Khan reveals the 'early predictor of healthy ageing’ he looks for in patients - and it’s nothing to do with how you lookThe doctor shared the key signs of healthy ageing he looks for in patients
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Try the windmill exercise and thank me later - it 'targets your obliques from every angle' and improves core strength more than Russian twistsThe windmill is an advanced move, but its positive effect on core strength and stability makes it one worth learning how to do right
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Pamela Anderson reveals the non-negotiable daily health habit she has ‘no matter the weather’Come rain or shine, Pamela Anderson is getting outdoors
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One type of exercise can help you 'gain strength without feeling as exhausted', new study revealsIt's not Pilates, yoga, or an expensive way to do strength training at home. Chances are, you're already doing it - but you could be doing it more
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Wall angels have been my 'saviour' for improving my posture and back mobility without really trying - here's how to do themThe experts (including an osteopath, personal trainer, and Pilates instructor) all agree that wall angels are worth adding to your routine
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Dr Amir Khan reveals how to 'damage control' and improve energy levels after a bad night's sleep in 5 easy waysYou might feel like dozing off, but the doctor recommends these ways to recover and maintain your mood throughout the day instead
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I’m a Pilates instructor - planks are great, but this roll-up exercise improves core strength and control more efficientlyFed up with planks? This Pilates instructor has an alternative that puts stability and strength at the focus
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Sore after exercise? As a physical therapist, I always tell my clients to do these 4 stretches to improve blood flow and mobilityCooling down after a walk, run or cycle is just as important as warming up for recovery and avoiding injury
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Forget changing your bedtime routine - sleep scientists love this hack for tricking the brain into better sleepLife makes it hard to keep a good bedtime routine, so why not change your morning routine instead?
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Researchers say the time you eat may help you lose weight - here's how to plan your mealtimesThe study looked at the breakfast and dinner times of over 7000 people to reveal how planning your meals differently could help with weight loss
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Denise Welch is 14 years sober - here are her 4 tips for giving up alcohol for good'At nearly 68, I'm having somewhat of a renaissance and loving every minute,' she wrote on Instagram, sharing the news
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It’s the small changes that matter - just 11 minutes more sleep may cut heart attack risk, new study findsThe researchers found that even “modest differences” in sleep and two other daily habits were associated with "meaningful reductions" in heart attack risk
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Jenni Falconer used simple weights to rebuild her upper-body strength - here's her workoutThe presenter used a barbell, dumbbells, and a cable machine at the gym, but you can replicate the workout at home
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Forget squats - build your glutes and get stronger with 3 exercises you can do from anywhereCaroline Idiens reveals the exercises she recommends to anyone looking to boost lower-body strength
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I'm a running specialist - I always tell new runners to do one thing before buying shoes to save moneyMillions waste money on running shoes that look good but don't support our feet and lower body's needs - and a gait analysis (which is free) can help
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Exercise scientist reveals the strength training mistake many women make, even after lifting for yearsDr Stacy Sims is a renowned exercise physiologist, women's strength coach, and nutrition scientist
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Crash by 10 am? A glucose expert explains how to change your breakfast for the betterOne switch to your daily breakfast can boost energy levels and keep you feeling fuller until lunchtime
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Halle Berry reveals the supplement she thought she’d ‘never’ take - but now does every day to boost longevityAs the star heads toward 60, she's revealed the lifestyle changes that have helped her feel her best
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What is fibremaxxing? Scientists explain why it's more than a trend for improving your gut healthYou might have heard of fibremaxxing - but what is it exactly, and how do you do it without impacting your digestion for the worse?
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