Rachel Hosie

Rachel is a senior health reporter specializing in fitness and nutrition based in London. 

She is a self-described fitness fanatic with an Association for Nutrition certified nutrition course under her belt, and writes a fitness and nutrition advice column, Working it Out, as well as Insider's Nutrition Clinic.

Rachel regularly makes national TV and radio appearances, having contributed to shows such as ABC's "Good Morning America," ITV's "This Morning," and BBC Radio 4's "Today" and "Woman's Hour."

She previously covered lifestyle, food, and travel for Insider; worked at The Independent, The Telegraph, and the BBC; and hosted the chart-topping podcast "Millennial Love." She is on Twitter and Instagram at @rachel_hosie.

If you want to get in touch, please email rhosie@insider.com.

Expertise

Fitness (strength-training in particular), weight loss, healthy eating, mindset development, mental health, wellness, body positivity, activewear trends, and fitness tech.

Popular articles

Steroids are rampant among fitness influencers, trainers and bodybuilders say. Most use in secret, claiming their gains come from workouts and diet plans.

I did 100 push-ups a day for 100 days in lockdown and was amazed by how my body changed

Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua reveals the rigorous training that helps him keep his edge: 'Every day I wake up is a war'

8 weight-loss hacks that helped me cut my body-fat percentage nearly in half — and maintain it

Health professionals are divided over whether obese people should be encouraged to lose weight or not

Health 2022-08-26T08:00:00Z

A personal trainer says training for tennis is an efficient way to build a good physique. Here's how to do it.

Workouts to boost performance on the court move the body in all directions, which also creates a balanced physique, Luke Worthington told Insider.
Health 2022-08-25T13:34:50Z

Scientists say mealworms are a good protein-filled snack — so I tried making them myself

I was pleasantly surprised by the taste of the mealworms, but it was hard to get over their appearance, reporter Rachel Hosie said.
Health 2022-08-22T17:54:37Z

An athlete named 5th 'Fittest Woman on Earth' shares her favorite core exercises, including overhead squats and toes-to-bar

Brooke Wells said lots of CrossFit movements hit the core, but abs are ultimately made in the kitchen.
Health 2022-08-18T09:00:00Z

I want to lose 15 pounds. A dietitian said eating bigger meals with more protein will reduce my snacking and sugar cravings.

Protein keeps you full, so eating some at every meal can help prevent snacking, a dietician says.
Health 2022-08-16T15:26:55Z

Chris Hemsworth shared a 'delicious, quick, and easy' chicken pasta bake recipe. A nutritionist said it's a great high-protein meal.

Sports nutritionist Faye Townsend told Insider that the recipe is nutritionally balanced.
Health 2022-08-16T14:27:58Z

Vegetarian women are more likely to have hip fractures than meat-eaters, study suggests

Lead researcher James Webster told Insider possible reasons include such women having a lower BMI on average and potential nutritional deficiencies.
Health 2022-08-15T09:00:00Z

I'm going on vacation, but I'm worried I'll undo all my weight loss progress. What should I do?

While the scale may spike up after a vacation, it won't all be fat. Water weight and extra food may contribute, nutritionist Jordan Syatt said.
Health 2022-08-09T12:52:47Z

I do intermittent fasting and eat keto to try and lose fat while maintaining muscle. A nutritionist said to eat more carbs and fiber.

When you cut carbs but eat in a calorie deficit, your body may break down muscle for energy in workouts, according to nutritionists.
Style 2022-08-08T14:43:53Z

Wedding-dress designer Hayley Paige has changed her name to Cheval. Here's a complete timeline of her months-long legal battle with JLM Couture.

Cheval's, née Hayley Paige Gutman's, issues with JLM peaked when the company sued the designer over her use of her brands' social-media accounts.
Health 2022-08-03T17:26:30Z

CrossFit legend Sam Briggs is quitting to become a firefighter after 13 years dominating the sport

Sam Briggs competed in the CrossFit Games nine times, and won in 2013. She said she's quitting to become a firefighter, but plans to keep training.
Health 2022-08-02T11:00:00Z

Core exercises are overrated. Here's what to focus on for defined abs, according to a personal trainer.

If you want a six-pack, spend your time and energy on losing fat while holding on to muscle by prioritizing compound exercises and a calorie deficit.
Health 2022-08-01T09:00:00Z

I want to lose fat and build muscle at the same time. Are my light weights enough?

Light weights won't provide enough stimulus for muscle growth, so it's key to lift heavy if you want to build muscle, a personal trainer said.
Health 2022-07-28T13:44:48Z

Fitness influencers lure followers by disclosing the steroid use behind their muscle gains. They're not as honest about serious long-term health risks.

"Unnatty" bodybuilders say they're breaking the silence around steroid use. But they're downplaying the risks to followers, who often try the drugs.
Health 2022-07-26T14:58:10Z

Arnold Schwarzenegger says he drinks protein powder mixed with tequila or schnapps. It's an upgrade from the terrible protein shakes he made in the 1960s, which contained yeast.

Schwarzenegger's go-to shake also includes an unpeeled raw egg, almond milk, cherry juice, banana, and protein powder.
Health 2022-07-26T12:49:42Z

Arnold Schwarzenegger says some bodybuilders are so obsessed with being as big as possible it's killing them

Some elite bodybuilders take drugs that damage their health and make them so strong their tendons and bones can't handle it, Schwarzenegger told Insider.
Health 2022-07-26T09:00:20Z

Arnold Schwarzenegger, 74, works out for 1.5 hours every day. Here's the bodybuilding legend's current training regime.

Schwarzenegger trained for five hours a day as a professional bodybuilder in his younger years, he told Insider.
Health 2022-07-24T10:30:00Z

I lost 35 pounds after I stopped overeating 'health' foods and started eating whatever I want in moderation

It doesn't matter what you eat — if you're consuming too much you will gain weight, Rachel Hosie learned.
Health 2022-07-23T11:00:00Z

4 physical signs you need to eat more protein, from brittle nails to aching muscles

Protein is essential for health and is particularly important for active people or those hoping to lose fat, dietitian Nichola Ludlam-Raine said.
Health 2022-07-21T12:54:07Z

The World's Strongest Man only did 3 moves for 2 months when he started lifting. He says it built the foundation for his record-breaking strength.

Tom Stoltman, who is 6'8" and weighs around 397 pounds, holds the record for lifting the heaviest Atlas Stone, which weighed 630 pounds.
Health 2022-07-20T17:07:18Z

The World's Strongest Man said putting on 30 pounds in a week was 'easy' while visiting the US because restaurant portions were so big

Tom Stoltman described gaining so much weight so fast as "one of the worst feelings," and said he got meat sweats.
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