Gemma Atkinson on Getting Strong and the Power of Keeping it Real

In today’s episode, Women’s Health’s Editor-in-Chief Claire Sanderson chats with radio presenter, mum-of-one and serious fitness lover Gemma Atkinson (who might be the one guest who loves challenging herself with workouts just as much as Claire does). Gemma so exemplifies what we love and value at Women’s Health - the passion for fitness, the balanced, no-BS approach to living well, the cracking sense of humour - that she’s been on the cover of Women’s Health twice. Once, at the beginning of 2018 and again earlier this year, six months after giving birth to her daughter, Mia. In this conversation she talks about what it was like to shoot that cover and how proud she was was to celebrate her evolved, un-airbrushed body. She and Claire also candidly discuss the pressures on young women today and how they plan to raise strong, body-confident daughters. Plus, Gemma shares the approach to fitness and nutrition that helps her stay strong, fit and happy. Follow Gemma Atkinson on Instagram: @glouiseatkinson Follow Claire Sanderson on Instagram: @clairesanderson Follow Women’s Health on Instagram @womenshealthuk Topics The surprising way competing on Strictly changed Gemma’s body The importance of doing the exercise you find hardest Gemma's postnatal training learnings Why chips and pizza have a place in Gemma’s diet  Two mums talk building their daughters’ self-esteem Like what you’re hearing? We'd love if you could rate and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, as it really helps other people find the show. Also, remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you’ll never miss an episode.   Got a goal in mind? Shoot us a message on Instagram putting ‘Going for Goal’ at the start of your message and our experts could be helping you achieve your health goal in an upcoming episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices