Natalie Corner is a Commercial Content Editor at Bauer Media, in her role she works with Specialist brands such as What’s The Best, Take A Break Pets, Modern Gardens, and A Modern Kitchen, as well as others across the Content Commerce portfolio.
Natalie started her journalism career as an Editorial Assistant at her local newspaper back home in Yorkshire, following her graduation from the University of Central Lancashire with a degree in Journalism. After a stint as the Competition Queen and entertainment reporter, she moved to the Manchester newsroom of the Daily Mirror working as a television and showbiz reporter.
The London offices of the Daily Mail came calling and Natalie moved down south to work on the Femail desk in women’s lifestyle and television features. During her time here she built a profile as a fitness expert, only too happy to try out the latest hardcore trend or chat with personal trainers eager to share their advice with millions of readers.
Fitness
With a growing collection of gym gear (mostly Gymshark, but she’s always willing to test out other brands!), Natalie gym hops on ClassPass testing out circuit classes, is forever on leg day to get those gains recently smashing a PB of 95kg hip thrust and back squat. When she’s not weight training, Natalie doesn’t stop talking about hot yoga and reformer pilates, with grippy socks and slip-free mats next on the test list.
As well as a passion for fitness when it’s not raining, Natalie enjoys hiking with her dog Dash and completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge in sub-12 hours. She’s looking for her next fitness challenge, but please don’t ask her to do any sort of running.
Tech
For What’s The Best Natalie, often tests out the latest fitness tech and smart wearables such as her beloved Fitbit 5 vs Fitbit 4, the newest Google Pixel watch and is keen to try out the Oura ring.
Forever on a quest to find sweatproof earbuds, Natalie recently tried out the anker Soundcore Sport X10’s which have not left her ears and will be tough to beat.
Natalie’s area of expertise:
• Gym equipment
• Gym clothing
• Smart tech
• Supplements
• Audio wearables
Natalie’s top buying tips for readers:
• "When it comes to buying gym gear online, know what your measurements are and get familiar with the brand’s sizing. You wear the clothes not the other way around, so don’t waste your money trying to squeeze into the same size across every retailer, because we know now there is no consistency. If you must buy several sizes – make sure to check the returns policy, nobody wants a sneaky extra fee."
• "Read the reviews, although we’ll provide you with as many tried and tested product reviews, if you’re still undecided read the reviews from other customers to find out whether the product you’re investing in is worth it."
• "When it comes to your fitness journey always choose form over speed for any amount of weight you lift and never be intimidated going to the free weights section of the gym, you’re there to lift like everyone else, so take up space."
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