Pennie Varvarides
Pennie is the founder of fitness magazine Oh My Quad and has a decade's experience working as a freelance journalist for various magazines on- and offline. She is also a personal trainer based in North London and the GoodGym Barnet trainer, so spends a lot of time running around and picking things up. Pennie has a second degree black belt in Taekwon Do and two silver medals from national kickboxing championships.
Latest articles by Pennie Varvarides
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The Best Protein Shakers To Buy
By Pennie Varvarides published
Don’t just rely on freebies. Here’s how to pick the right powder blitzer for your protein shake
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A Chocolate Protein Pancake Recipe For People Who Train Hard On Pancake Day
By Pennie Varvarides published
Build lean muscle without giving up on the good stuff
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Why You Want to Try an Acai Bowl
By Pennie Varvarides published
It’s tasty, healthy and looks good on Instagram – and now you can buy açai berries in Tesco
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A Plant-Based Protein Shake Recipe that Works for Vegans
By Pennie Varvarides published
And people who’ve run out of protein powder. And people who like delicious things
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Airlok Bike Hanger: The New Way To Keep Your Bike Safe
By Pennie Varvarides published
The answer to the space and security problem for London cyclists
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Four Adventurous Activities in the UK
By Pennie Varvarides published
On a new list of the world’s 20 most extreme adventures, almost a quarter are here in Britain