Fitness and Wellbeing

For as long as I can remember, being active has been part of who I am. Over the years I’ve dipped into just about everything—exercise classes, gym workouts, Pilates, yoga, running, cycling. I loved the variety, the challenge, and the feeling of keeping my body moving in different ways. A couple of years ago, I shared a snapshot of my weekly workouts on social media. Someone commented that it sounded like a lot and asked what days I rested. At the time, I brushed it off. I fel

Up to 40% of the weight lost can be lean mass, including muscle. This is much higher than the typical age‑related decline, which is about 8% per decade. Muscle loss is especially concerning for mature women because they are already at higher risk for: Age‑related muscle loss Osteoporosis Frailty and falls Slower metabolism. Why women on weight loss drugs need resistance exercises Mature women taking weight‑loss drugs need resistance training. Muscle is essential for strength,

Going through the perimenopause can feel like a total whirlwind. One day you are fine, and another day you feel like a completely different person that isn’t you. Personally, there were times I felt like I was walking through treacle —sluggish, bloated, aches and pains, and just too exhausted to even think about exercise. I knew I couldn’t keep going like that. I wanted a change, so I started looking closely at my eating habits. Here is what I learned on my journey to feeling