Maura Higgins gives us her Week In Fitness
NAME: MAURA HIGGINS AGE: 29 OCCUPATION : REALITY TV STAR
What workouts have you been doing recently?
I’m not a gym bunny, but I started training in lockdown. I don’t love it, but the feeling afterwards is amazing and seeing the change in my body has been great. I want to keep at it now. It’s definitely kept me busy while I’ve been stuck indoors and I’ve really enjoyed being able to focus on myself. I’ve been following Joe Wicks and doing the Youtube videos that he makes. They’re very tough, but they’re obviously working, as I’ve noticed a massive change. You can do a HIIT session for 20 minutes and you feel amazing – you’re set up for the whole day, then.
When do you work out?
I have to exercise first thing in the morning or I won’t do it. I tend to work out before breakfast, too, otherwise I get a stitch straight away.
What’s your go-to post workout refuel?
I have a large bowl of oats, protein powder and mixed berries. I put some chia and flaxseed in it, too – it’s really nice after a good, sweaty session.
Who’s your workout buddy?
I do it on my own. I put the Youtube video on the TV and just get going. Although, my sister is a personal trainer, so she helps keep me going.
There are some days when I just can’t bear to work out, and if I do feel like that, then I will just take a rest day. I won’t kill myself to get out of bed to do it. But I do like to take a before-andafter pic about every four weeks, so that I can really see that difference. If I ever need motivation, I take a look at the pictures.
What do you keep in your gym bag?
Obviously, a bottle of water. And I know a lot of people don’t like to wear make-up at the gym, but for me, a bit of moisturiser and mascara makes me feel better. The mascara from my new Inglot x Maura collection is great, as it really opens up your eyes. The whole collection is sweat-proof, too. I’ll also take a protein bar, so that I can have it after the workout.
Do you use any fitness trackers?
No. I was going to, but then I thought that what I’m doing is working for me, so I’m just going to stick to that. I don’t want to get obsessed with it. It’s part of my lifestyle now, to do 20 minutes, then I can forget about it.
What’s your go-to track to smash it to in the gym?
Lately, I’ve been putting on all the old clubland classics. It takes me back to years ago, when I got my first car and it makes me feel great. ■
‘Some days, I can’t bear to work out’