Lois Mackenzie
Lois Mackenzie is a fitness writer working on news, features, reviews and buying guides for Coach and sister site Fit&Well.
Lois is an avid runner, hill walker and is currently training for her first marathon. She can often be seen sporting her trusty waist lead as she runs the streets of Glasgow with her two dogs in tow.
Lois’s love of the outdoors comes from growing up in the Western Isles and, when not writing, spends her time exploring Scotland’s many beaches or (slowly) bagging Munros.
She studied at the University of Aberdeen where she attained a master’s degree in English literature, followed by a master’s in digital journalism at Strathclyde University.
Lois was previously a senior SEO reporter at Newsquest Media Group covering breaking news and sport, trends and lifestyle as well as producing buying guides across more than 200 local newspapers.
Latest articles by Lois Mackenzie

Try This Four-Move Complex Workout Routine For A Quick Sweat
By Lois Mackenzie published
All you need is two dumbbells for this full-body workout

Top Trainer Kira Stokes Shared Three Moves For A Powerhouse Core And They Are No Joke
By Lois Mackenzie published
Train your body to work as one with these challenging movements

Can You Complete Four Rounds Of This Eight-Move Kettlebell Grind
By Lois Mackenzie published
You’ll need strength and endurance to go the distance with Bradley Simmonds’ heavy weight circuit

This Sports Nutritionist Wants Female Athletes To Know That Carbs Are Your Best Friend
By Lois Mackenzie published
I asked the author of a new book on sports nutrition for female athletes in team sport what women need to know

You Only Need Two Dumbbells And Six Moves To Start Building Stronger Arms
By Lois Mackenzie published
Trainer Kirra O'Brien marries three biceps moves with three triceps ones for a routine you can use at home or the gym

Build Full-Body Muscle And Test Your Endurance With This 40-Minute Kettlebell Session
By Lois Mackenzie published
If you have an adjustable kettlebell at home we’ve found your next workout

Strengthen Your Abs And Obliques With These Upgraded Crunch And Sit-Up Variations
By Lois Mackenzie published
PT Oyinda Okunowo shows you how to add weight to these two classic abs moves

I Tried Davina McCall’s Summer Sculpt Challenge On Fitbit’s Workout App—Here Are Three Things I Liked And Two Things I Didn’t
By Lois Mackenzie published
Fitbit Premium is hosting a six-week workout plan from Davina McCall. I gave it a try

You Only Need Four Moves (And A Wall) To Carve An Iron Core With This Quick Workout
By Lois Mackenzie published
We’ve found your next equipment-free core workout

Can You Complete This 32-Rep Kettlebell Flow?
By Lois Mackenzie published
Try this kettlebell complex for a full-body conditioning workout

Push And Pull Your Way To A Bigger Chest And Back With This Workout
By Lois Mackenzie published
Save this push/pull session for your next visit to the gym

Are You Making These Progressive Overload Mistakes?
By Lois Mackenzie published
Progressive overload is the key to building muscle and getting stronger, but it’s easy to get wrong. Here are four mistakes gym-goers often make

Youth Sport Trust Launches Initiative To Boost Children’s Activity Levels
By Lois Mackenzie published
In partnership with Sports Direct, the Youth Sports Trust has launched National School Sports Week to encourage children to be active more often this summer

Fleur East X Dare 2B: I Tested The Strictly Come Dancing Finalist’s New Activewear Range
By Lois Mackenzie published
The range brings a playful splash of color to your workout wardrobe, but does it live up to the hype?

Virtual London Marathon: What Is It And How Does It Work?
By Lois Mackenzie last updated
The virtual running event launched during the pandemic is here to stay. Here’s what you need to know about the virtual London Marathon

All The Celebrities Running The 2023 London Marathon
By Lois Mackenzie published
Athletes aren’t the only ones who have signed up for the 2023 London Marathon, keep an eye out for these famous faces too

Spirit Of The London Marathon Award-Winner Jeremy Joseph: ‘It’s An Event That Brings London Together’
By Lois Mackenzie published
Ahead of his 13th London Marathon, we chat with the owner of G-A-Y and Heaven nightclubs who helped launch Rainbow Row in 2022

Build Upper-Body Muscle In 20 Minutes With One Kettlebell
By Lois Mackenzie published
You’ll press, row, raise and curl your way to a stronger upper body with this kettlebell session from Juice & Toya

This 15-Minute Abs Workout Will Light Up Your Core With Just One Dumbbell
By Lois Mackenzie published
If you’re ready for a challenge, try this no-repeat abs burner

You Only Need 10 Minutes For This Beginner-Friendly Dumbbell Sweat
By Lois Mackenzie published
Grab some dumbbells and tee up this follow-along workout from Zeus Fitness

Build Muscle And Burn Fat With One Kettlebell In Just 30 Minutes
By Lois Mackenzie published
This beginner-friendly circuit is a great way to build muscle and burn fat

This Core Circuit Will Build More Functional Strength Than Sit-Ups Ever Could
By Lois Mackenzie published
This weighted workout will torch your core in just six functional moves

How To Pace A Half Marathon: A Running Coach’s Method For Creating A Race Plan
By Lois Mackenzie published
Here’s how to manage your effort over 13.1 miles and finish with a smile on your face
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