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'I've taken up golf and I’m hoping to beat my husband soon'

'I'll get my flat tummy back'

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FORMER OLYMPIC ATHLETE DENISE LEWIS, 35, ON PREPARING FOR HER THIRD BABY

Being pregnant has helped me feel more relaxed about my body. As an athlete I was in total control, but when you’re pregnant you learn to give yourself to the baby and accept your body will change.

Even though I’m no longer a competing athlete, I still like to keep in shape. My third baby’s due in October, so I’m doing yoga to stay supple and help with my breathing during childbirth. I also do light cardio exercise in the gym.

After my second child I found it hard to get back into shape. I gained weight during the pregnancy and had just retired from athletics so I had no real desire to exercise. Plus finding time was difficult. But after a year I was back into a routine and I had my flat tummy back.

I’m hoping I won’t get stretch marks so I cover myself every night in Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Lotion.

I haven’t lost my competitive streak. I’ve taken up golf and I’m hoping to beat my husband soon!

I love to relax in a hot bubble bath, scented with lavender oil and surrounded by candles.

I’m not a beauty product junkie but I can’t do without my MAC liquid foundation and lipgloss.

Women can be fashionable and sporty, that’s why I’ve designed a range of sportswear for Next. It’s all flattering, comfy and feminine.

Denise’s sportswear range will be available in Next from July 29.

Words: Eimear O’Hagan Photography: Lancton Hair & make-up: Caroline Piasecki at Time Agency Styling: Lauren Ezekiel Denise wears vest, £25, track pants, £28, both Denise Lewis for Next Stockists: Mac (maccosmetics.co.uk), Neal’s Yard (0845 262 3145), Next (0844 844 8000)