Hannah Bradfield
Senior Health and Fitness Writer
Hannah Bradfield is a Senior Health and Fitness Writer for Women’s Health UK. An NCTJ-accredited journalist, Hannah graduated from Loughborough University with a BA in English and Sport Science and an MA in Media and Cultural Analysis. She has been covering sports, health and fitness for the last five years and has created content for outlets including BBC Sport, BBC Sounds, Runner’s World and Stylist. She especially enjoys interviewing those working within the community to improve access to sport, exercise and wellness. Hannah is a 2024 John Schofield Trust Fellow and was also named a 2022 Rising Star in Journalism by The Printing Charity. A keen runner, Hannah was firmly a sprinter growing up (also dabbling in long jump) but has since transitioned to longer-distance running. While 10K is her favoured race distance, she loves running or volunteering at parkrun every Saturday, followed, of course, by pastries. She’s always looking for fun new runs and races to do and brunch spots to try.
Denise van Outen relies on this gym-free workout combo to stay fit at 51 – here's why it works so well
A PT explains why it's such a powerful midlife fitness strategy
NHS approves non-hormonal menopause drug to treat hot flushes – here's how it works
A menopause specialist breaks down everything to know about the new treatment
‘At 61, I lost 3 stone in a year with these 3 realistic changes’
Ilene Block says these tweaks made her weight loss sustainable
Apple Music just dropped the playlists powering UK run clubs
These are the tunes powering runners across the UK
'I started exercising in my late 40s – these 5 habits made me stronger than ever'
Alice Jordan says she feels fitter now than in her 20s
At 78, Elaine Paige relies on these 3 simple fitness habits to help her ‘feel 25’
Research links these habits to longevity
Halle Berry, 59, swears by creatine for reducing menopausal brain fog – here's the science
Research backs her up
'I’m a 65-year-old PT – if I had to choose 3 exercises to do every day, it’d be these'
Here's why they're essential for healthy ageing
Rita Ora reveals why she froze her eggs twice in her 20s – and now calls it the ‘best advice’
'Everyone went mad' at the time, says the WH cover star
How much cardio you really need in every decade, from your 20s to 90s – and why it matters
Maximise heart health, longevity and fitness in every decade
How Sally Nugent, 54, stays energised with short workouts – and the 3 exercises she does in every session
The BBC Breakfast host’s PT shares how short workouts power her busy schedule
'I used the StairMaster daily for 30 days – these body composition changes genuinely surprised me'
'Zone 2 cardio was more beneficial than I thought'
The 20/10 workout formula boosts metabolism fast – here’s how to do it and why it’s so effective
It works for both cardio and strength sessions
‘At 99, I still train every week and walk twice daily – these 8 longevity rules keep me moving’
'I've been practicing them my whole life'
At 72, Oprah swears by this specific move for full-body strength – here’s why it’s so effective
‘It’s ideal for busy women who want maximum results in minimal time’
Suranne Jones, 47, builds muscle with this exact 35-minute strength circuit
Fresh from the Doctor Foster star’s PT
'I'm a PT and ex-bone surgeon – these 4 unconventional moves are key for staying strong into your 80s'
‘There’s so much we can do to build muscle without needing to join a gym’
At 66, Judy Murray swapped skipping for rebounding – here's why it's so effective for midlife women
The exercise rivals jogging, according to NASA scientists
'I started running at 55 and went on to represent England – now 72, these are my simple training secrets'
‘Learning to run totally changed my life’
The everyday habits risking your heart health before 50 – and simple fixes you can make now
Cardiologist-recommended tips to slash your risk of heart disease
This is the bare minimum amount of exercise needed to live longer, a major study reveals
Researchers analysed the exercise habits of more than 100,000 people
Zone 2 vs HIIT for women over 40: experts reveal what actually works in midlife
Plus, the 80/20 rule for optimal results
12 cardio exercises ranked for fat burn – tested with the world’s most accurate calorie tracker
From sprints to incline walking, the data shows which workouts burned the most fat – and why jogging isn’t automatically top
The surprising signs your pelvic floor is sabotaging your sex life – and what actually helps
Pain, reduced sensation or leakage during intimacy? An expert explains how both weak and overactive pelvic floors can play a role – and why Kegels aren’t always the answer
At 81, Angela Rippon relies on these 4 simple habits to stay fit with age – and anyone can do them
She's proof they work
At 54, Lisa Snowdon does this exact 50-minute full-body workout to future-proof her body
The presenter now follows a three-day strength split designed to protect muscle, bone and long-term health in midlife
'I used a rebounder daily for 30 days and found 3 big unexpected benefits'
Why the NASA-backed workout is worth the hype
The 5 best exercises to slow ageing, backed by decades of scientific research
‘These aren’t fitness hacks – they are human non-negotiables’
This daily 5-minute skipping routine protects your body as you age – here's how to get started
A daily jump rope habit can boost fitness and bone density in minutes
This speculum-free cervical cancer test just passed a major study – here's what it means for you
Researchers found that an HPV test using menstrual blood was as effective as standard cervical screening at detecting high-risk HPV – raising hopes for a less invasive option
‘I rowed every day for 30 days – the surprising results changed how I think about fitness’
The goal was simple: row at least 20 minutes daily
'How I changed my body composition in 60 days – and 10 habits that actually stuck'
How one woman rebuilt her routine from scratch to achieve her fat-loss goals