
Lucy Miller
Lucy Miller is a journalist, Level 3 Personal Trainer, Nutritional Advisor and Children’s Fitness Specialist. She holds fitness qualifications from NASM Training and Premier Training International and has been a fitness journalist and fitness (and cover) model for over 20 years. Since going freelance in 2014, Lucy left Men’s Fitness Magazine to write for an abundance of top consumer titles such as Women’s Health, Women’s Fitness, Waitrose, The Times, The Guardian and Runners World.
She’s also extremely passionate when it comes to educating others about health and physical activity and loves inspiring and working with children and adults to help make fitness fun, sustainable and accessible. In her spare time, Lucy is ever the sportswoman. Once a national gymnast, having won three national titles, she has also run a handful of marathons around the world and loves to test her physical and mental side with daily running and gym sessions, not to mention ballet, bootcamp, boxing and TRX.
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You’re wasting time on press-ups – try this underrated move for serious upper-body strength instead
Bored of press-ups? Try renegade rows instead
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Is the Cuban press the most overlooked exercise for building bigger and healthier shoulders?
From beginner to seasoned lifters, the Cuban press offers lasting value
By Lucy Miller Published
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I swapped my weekly run for Japan's viral walking technique – the results were surprising
Not a fan of running? Then walk.
By Lucy Miller Published
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Sports scientist says this 3-move core workout “builds abs of steel” – I did it for a month and here's what happened
Rock solid?
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Why high-rep training might be the fastest way to build muscle
Go for the burn and max out your sets
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I thought I was fit until I tried the gruelling 'Chad' workout
This CrossFit-style 'Chad' workout will ruin your legs
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20 squat variations you need to try
Sumo, smith or skater – these squat variations are perfect for home or the gym
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I did 100 reverse flyes every day for a week – here’s how my posture changed
We’ve got your back
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3 hamstring stretches every runner should be doing
If you’re a runner, these moves should be a given
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The best biceps exercise, according to science
Have you been training your biceps wrong this whole time?
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Why the cube method is your best chance to improve strength and avoid muscle-building plateaus
Struggling to build muscle? This could help
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I trained in zone 2 for my half marathon, and it made me a faster runner
Why zone 2 training could be the secret to long-distance running success
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I exercised with ankle weights for 2 weeks – 5 things I learned
From building new muscle to giving my metabolism a major boost
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I walked backwards for 30 days – here are three things that I learned
Bored of the treadmill? Turn things around (literally).
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I tried Poliquin raises for a week—this is what happened to my shoulders
A lat raise with a twist
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Is it better to do cardio before or after weights?
This is the best way to combine both types of training into your workouts, according to the experts
By Lucy Miller Published
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Withings Body Scan review: The future of home health monitoring
Withings' most advanced scales yet provide next-level body analysis for your home
By Lucy Miller Published
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6 kettlebell exercises every runner must include in their workouts to improve speed and stamina
Add these exercises to boost your running performance
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I did 60 seconds of this simple medicine ball exercise every day for a week – it's perfect for blowing off some steam
It pushed my core to new limits, but I love med ball slams
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I did 30 wall balls every day for a week and I’ve never felt stronger before
As an added bonus, they brought a playful element to my workouts
By Lucy Miller Published
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10 essential biceps exercises to sculpt stronger, bigger arms
Top-tier biceps exercises you should use for ultimate muscle gain
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I did Farmer's Walks every day for a week – here's what happened
Seven days of Farmer’s Walks changed me
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Forget pull-ups – I tried a 60-second dead hang for two weeks and it changed my body for the better
Why dead hangs are the most overlooked (and best) bodyweight exercise
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I tried Chris Hemsworth's 7-move dumbbell workout for superhero gains – here's what happened
This 7-move dumbbell workout promises to build strength, definition, and Thor-worthy upper body gains. But is it as intense as it sounds? I grabbed my dumbbells, powered through the supersets, and found out firsthand
By Lucy Miller Published