Sarah Lienard
Sarah is an experienced health, fitness, nutrition and beauty writer. She has contributed reviews, interviews and features to Coach since 2019, covering exercise bikes, fitness trackers and apps, among other topics. In her free time, she can be found hiking, swimming, cycling or trying (and failing) to do a headstand on a yoga mat.
Sarah has worked in publishing since 2014, starting out at the BBC. Before becoming a freelance writer, Sarah was health editor at BBC Good Food, where she was responsible for all health content across the brand, including content featured on the website, monthly magazine, social channels and BBC branded live events. She launched BBC Good Food’s health newsletter and managed the biannual Healthy Diet Plans for several years. Sarah now writes copy and content for a portfolio of clients, producing articles, reviews, interviews, how-to guides, scripts, web copy, print and digital ads, marketing materials, launch campaigns and social media content. Sarah also writes fiction and poetry, and won the Rosalind Laker Award for Creative Writing in 2014.
Sarah graduated from the University of Reading with a first class BA in English Literature and Creative Writing. While at university she managed the health and nutrition sections of Reading University’s student newspaper, Spark*. Sarah also completed a Diploma in Nutrition and Weight Management from the Future Fit School of Nutrition in 2017. Sarah is currently a member of the Society of Authors and the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.
Latest articles by Sarah Lienard
The Best Swimming Watches, Waterproof Smartwatches And Fitness Trackers For The Pool
By Michael Sawh last updated
From counting laps to SWOLF scores, here are nine great swimming watches
Les Mills+ Review: Eight Weeks Testing The App With The Les Mills SmartBar
By Sarah Lienard published
Les Mills+ offers an extensive range of home fitness workouts at a great price, along with a beautifully designed (if expensive) barbell set-up
The Best Healthy Cookbooks For Summer 2023
By Sarah Lienard last updated
Whip up some tasty fare that’s good for you too with the aid of these new cookbooks
Peloton Bike+ Review: An Incredible At-Home Spin Experience At A Premium Price
By Sarah Lienard published
Peloton’s upgraded exercise bike is expensive, but it delivers high-quality hardware, a smooth user experience and exciting instructor-led classes
Xiaomi Smart Band 7 Review: A Competent, Well-Featured Tracker At An Appealing Price
By Sarah Lienard published
This budget-friendly smart band delivers on comfort, value, design and versatility, but lacks some of the finer details
Can Lifting Weights Be Empowering? I Trained With An Olympic Weightlifter To Find Out
By Sarah Lienard published
Sarah Davies illuminated the relationship between weightlifting and empowerment ahead of International Women’s Day
Why Do Far Fewer Women Than Men Enjoy Exercise?
By Sarah Lienard published
We spoke to a psychotherapist to better understand the latest troubling figures, and find out what can be done to bridge the "enjoyment gap"
Bowflex VeloCore Review
By Sarah Lienard published
A premium connected bike that offers a novel Lean Mode feature, allowing you to engage more of your abdominals each time you ride
The Science Is Really Clear About How To Reduce Your Chances Of Catching A Cold
By Sarah Lienard published
It’s just a bit of exercise every day, and you may be surprised by how little you have to do to see the benefit
Renpho AI Smart Exercise Bike Review
By Sarah Lienard published
This beginner-friendly stationary bike is good value and – a few minor snags aside – works well with Zwift
Fitbit Inspire 3 Review: This Entry-Level Fitness Band Helped Me Build Healthier Habits
By Sarah Lienard published
This comprehensive health and activity tracker is a good all-rounder for those looking to build better habits
Echelon Sport Smart Connect Bike Review
By Sarah Lienard last updated
Combining a more affordable bike and an extensive variety of classes, Echelon gives other home spinning options a run for their money – with just a few drawbacks
How This Woman Uses Exercise To Manage Severe Period Pain
By Sarah Lienard last updated
Hannah Johnson, who features in the latest This Girl Can campaign, talks to Coach about exercising on her period
The Best Cheap Fitness Trackers
By Alan Martin last updated
There are now plenty of cheap fitness trackers on the market for exercisers on a budget. These are our favourites
Huawei Band 7 Review: A Great First Fitness Tracker And Cheaper Than Fitbit
By Sarah Lienard published
This entry-level fitness tracker records all the stats we’d expect, and delivers on value, design, comfort and battery life
What’s It Like Running The London Marathon In A Costume
By Sarah Lienard published
Meet a man who’s run the London Marathon in a variety of heart-themed costumes – and raised £20,000 for charity in the process
The Woman Running The London Marathon In Memory Of Her Baby
By Sarah Lienard published
Runner Sanam Saleh on how her family are building a positive legacy for their son through heart research fundraising and awareness
Centr Review: We Followed The Chris Hemsworth Fitness App For Two Weeks
By Sarah Lienard last updated
It’s like having a personal trainer, meal planner and mindfulness coach – and it’s as time-consuming as it sounds
Peloton App Review
By Sarah Lienard published
Peloton’s app-only home workout subscription offers great value and plenty of variety, along with a 30-day free trial
Why These PTs Are Opening A Women-Only Fitness Studio
By Sarah Lienard published
StrongHer Space is a brand new strength and conditioning studio for women in east London
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