Is Stress Always A Bad Thing?
We rarely read anything positive about stress. In the fitness industry, stress is also where growth happens. To become fitter we have push ourselves a little harder, adding either a bit more intensity or length to cardio session. Muscle gets stronger when we lift a...
How long does the menopause last?
Let us start at the end of the menopause as that is easy to define. You are post-menopausal in the UK, when you have had 12 consecutive months without a period. The average age is 51 years. When your menopause starts is a wee bit harder to define as you may have not...
Post Holiday Menopausal Blues
I have noticed when I return from holidays and breaks from routines I am a wee bit wider. I have named this ‘Post holiday menopausal blues!’ Last time it was around my thighs. You can read my blog about it here. This time was around my bra and waistline...
What is the best exercise to help you lose weight in your 40s?
This is one of the most frequent questions I get. I usually flip the question and ask if you have tried exercising before and find out why you stopped. Quick results are important; however consistency is the key to success. There are usually 3 reasons why you may...
