Kate Cheng
Health and Fitness Writer
Kate puts together fitness content that covers functional and strength training, cardio, workout challenges, interviews and news. She's often doing gym laundry or listening to music.
Rita Ora relies on this precise daily supplement routine to feel 'like an athlete' at 35
Green powders, creatine and collagen are part of the WH cover star’s daily stack
How Tamzin Outhwaite, 55, adapted her workouts for perimenopause – and her 40-minute low-impact routine
The actress's former PT shares exactly how she stayed strong
Why women are using the Heavy-Light-Medium method to build muscle and burn fat
This structured weekly framework varies load to help you make real progress while avoiding burnout
At 50, this is Mel B's 'go-to' strength and cardio workout for full-body conditioning
'She not neglecting any area of her fitness,' says her former PT
How to improve endurance over 40 – your precise 5-step formula
It's all about smart, consistent training and recovery
'At nearly 40, these 7 walking habits helped me lose 23kg of fat'
Stacey Jones says consistent daily walking – not chasing 10,000 steps – made the biggest difference
How Prue Leith reinvented her workout routine at 86 – and why it actually works
The former Bake Off host always found workouts ‘unbelievably boring’ – until a fall forced her to rethink what exercise is really for
Zoe Atkin overcame 'intense fear' with these simple habits – plus 10 things to know about the Olympic star
Strength work, visualisation and family power her pursuit of Olympic history
At 65, Ruth Langsford does this exact 60-minute mat Pilates routine to build muscle and boost metabolism
The presenter trains once or twice a week, mixing reformer work with mat exercises to improve post-menopausal resilience
Karren Brady, 56, uses this indoor workout to stay consistent with cardio during winter – 5 key benefits
The business leader shows a quick session helps her stay fit while keeping up her busy lifestyle
Janet Street-Porter, 79, swapped intense exercise for these low-impact workouts to 'live to 100'
The broadcaster has a clear plan for staying active, independent and sharp well into her later years
'I did 1000 skips a day for 30 days – here's how my mind and body actually changed'
One fitness enthusiast pushed past initial challenges to experience physical and mental payoffs
Trinny Woodall's unusual morning routine for strong muscles and glowing skin at 62 – and why it works
The former WH cover star begins her day with an eclectic combination of devices and weights
'At 89, I lift weights and power walk every week – here's the routine that keeps me strong'
From wall sits to weighted rows, Val Bailey's weekly routine is all about staying strong, mobile and independent
81-year-old smashes dead hang world record – 6 ways to improve your time (and why you should)
Bonnie Sumner practised until she could hold the position for just over three minutes
Since moving to Dubai, Kate Ferdinand says this 45-minute walking habit is the one workout she never skips
A simple evening walk has become her most reliable way to stay active, manage stress and reset mentally
Who is Mia Brookes? 7 things to know about the Team GB snowboarder
The 2023 World Champion is one of Team GB’s brightest Winter Olympics hopes
'I did calisthenics for 30 days – here are 8 things I learnt'
Handstands, pull-ups and core holds didn’t come easily – but small, unglamorous wins added up faster than expected
Stir the pot is the advanced plank variation to level up core strength – how to do it properly
Keeping your body controlled while moving an object develops functional core stability better than static movements
'I went from couch to half marathon in 6 months – here are 9 things I learnt'
From run/walk intervals to pacing, fuelling and injury setbacks, here’s what helped me build endurance and finish my first half marathon as a new runner
Tana Ramsay, 51, balances family life with serious training – here are her go-to workouts
From long weekend cycles to early-morning runs, these are the endurance workouts Tana relies on to stay fit, focused and motivated in her 50s
Build next-level core strength with the 'alligator crawl' – here's how to do it right
Teaching your body to move as a connected unit rather than isolated parts improves whole-body stability and balance
At 66, new Bake Off host Nigella Lawson swears by this low-intensity fitness routine
The TV chef – who has just been announced as The Great British Bake Off's new host – has lost two stone over the years
Oprah Winfrey reveals how she trains to stay impressively fit and strong at 72
Oprah shared how strength training and walking have become central to staying strong and mobile in her 70s
At 50, Emma Bunton relies on these low-impact workouts to build strength
The singer built strength with low-impact training and bodyweight HIIT – balancing hard sessions with yoga and Pilates for recovery
Carol Kirkwood, 63, proves early mornings don’t stop you keeping fit – here are her go-to workouts
The BBC Breakfast weather presenter – who announced she's stepping down after 25 years – counts on running, walking, NEAT energy and fitness challenges to stay active
'I did 100 reformer Pilates classes – here's what happened to my body'
From joint stability and core strength to mental health and cardio limits, here’s what one woman noticed after committing to a century of Pilates classes
Laura Hamilton, 43, makes time for 30 minutes of exercise a day – inside her go-to workouts
From gym strength sessions and reformer Pilates to skipping rope and marathon training, this is how the presenter stays fit with a busy schedule
The 10 exercises every woman needs during menopause – to stay strong in midlife and beyond
These expert-approved bodyweight and weighted moves help protect muscle, joints and balance as your body adapts through menopause
'I did zone 2 cardio every week for an entire year – 8 things I learned'
One runner committed to easy, slow runs to improve her speed and endurance
Jessica Biel relies on wall-supported split squats for glute strength – here's how to do them
And how they compare to regular Bulgarian split squats
Building muscle doesn’t always look obvious – these 10 subtle signs prove your training is working
Muscle gains often show up in strength, posture and recovery before they ever show up in the mirror