Category: Exercise

Exercising at Home & Staying Active During Lo...

Posted by Samantha Valand | Mar 21, 2020 | Exercise | 0 |

Yoga and Menopause

Posted by Samantha Valand | Feb 9, 2019 | Yoga | 0 |

Why is Pilates Good For You?

Posted by Samantha Valand | Jun 7, 2018 | Exercise, Pilates | 0 |

9 Reasons to Track Your exercise Habits

by Samantha Valand | Jun 14, 2021 | Exercise | 0 |

When you are exercising in your fifties, it can feel like starting from at the beginning again.
How you exercised before the menopause is not how you are exercising now
Figuring out what you like and also what likes you! Hormones don’t just switch off and can still cause a bit of mischief

Working Out How to Workout Version 50-001

by Samantha Valand | Apr 29, 2021 | Exercise, Musings | 0 |

Over Fifties Exercise Post Menopause Working Out How to Workout Version 5.0

Plantar Fasciitis and Menopause

by Samantha Valand | Mar 20, 2021 | Exercise | 0 |

Many women complain of Plantar Fasciitis during the menopause. There isn’t a lot of medical evidence as to why it happens apart from the catch all ‘lowering estrogen levels’ Which is a bit frustrating so let’s look at the non-medical ways as how you can avoid Plantar Fasciitis during menopause and beyond.

3 Ways to Improve Ankle Mobility

by Samantha Valand | Oct 3, 2020 | 3 ways to improve, Exercise | 0 |

Your ankles and feet are often the most neglected part of the body when it comes to exercising. Here are 3 ways to improve ankle mobility

Quitting for Success

by Samantha Valand | Jun 10, 2020 | Exercise, Work Life Balance | 0 |

Quitting is often thought to be a bad thing. But it gives you some fabulous information and insights to help you do it differently and be successful next time around.

3 Ways to Improve Your Push Ups

by Samantha Valand | Apr 13, 2020 | 3 ways to improve, Exercise | 0 |

Love them or hate them, push-ups are a consistent part of any exercise routine. Therefore improving your push ups is a consistent part of your gym routine.

Exercising at Home & Staying Active During Lockdown

by Samantha Valand | Mar 21, 2020 | Exercise | 0 |

Finding your new normal way of staying active and exercise at home during the lockdown with curiosity, creativity and innovation.

Tips for Exercising at Home

by Samantha Valand | Jan 11, 2020 | Exercise, Work Life Balance | 0 |

Exercising at home is a great option during the menopause. I have nine top tips for you to get the most out of your workout sessions.

Menogise: Minimising Menopause Malarkey

by Samantha Valand | Mar 5, 2019 | Ageing Well, Pilates, Yoga | 0 |

Looking around at the fitness classes that are available to me approaching 50, there appears to be...

Yoga and Menopause

by Samantha Valand | Feb 9, 2019 | Yoga | 0 |

I love yoga, but there are also many things that I don’t like about yoga. It is one of the best ways to reduce menopause symptoms but it is not often taught in a way that is sympathetic to 50 year old women!

Exercise Goals That Are Not Weight Loss or Running

by Samantha Valand | Jan 5, 2019 | Exercise, Mindset, Start Here | 0 |

Goals are a great way to keep exercising interesting and to keep you motivated. But if you are not interested in running or losing weight what else can you do?

How To Exercise When You Have No Energy

by Samantha Valand | Nov 6, 2018 | Exercise | 0 |

We all know the benefits of exercise but when you are approaching the menopause your energy levels can plummet due to hormonal imbalances making getting up in the morning a struggle, never mind exercising.