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Protein is essential for women in midlife for several important reasons. As we age our nutritional needs change and protein becomes particularly crucial for various aspects of health. Here are some of the reasons why protein is particularly important for women in this age bracket: Muscle Mass and Strength: Ageing is associated with a natural […]

The important thing here is that you are working on your own journey and the time it takes to see and feel results from exercise can vary widely from person to person, depending on several factors: your fitness level, the type of exercise you’re doing, the intensity of your workouts and of course your overall […]

Lots of people ask me what my top tips are to stay active and in a fitness routine when on holiday. Your workouts when you’re away may change to those at home –  after all, holidays are holidays! But I know it’s true for me and many others that staying active and moving your body […]

Knowing when to increase your weights in your exercise routine is essential for continued progress, motivation, results and to avoid plateaus. Here are some signs that might indicate that its time to adjust your weights: Remember, it’s crucial to make gradual adjustments to avoid overloading your muscles and risking injury – if in doubt start […]

With the London Marathon just around the corner it is most certainly running season but how many runners are including strength training in their training plans? Strength training can significantly benefit your running performance by providing a range of physiological and biomechanical advantages. Here are some reasons why incorporating strength training into your routine can […]

The weather is getting warmer, the days are longer, it is time to make the most of the fresh air and get outside. Whether it’s for a walk with the dog, a hike in nature or taking your mat outside to do a workout, any outdoor activity can have numerous mental and physical benefits. Many […]

This is a question I get asked all the time… which is better – strength or cardio? Before we get into the answer, when I say cardio I mean running, walking, cycling, swimming, hiking etc and strength training I am referring to resistance training weights, bands, circuit training etc – basically anything that means you […]

Anyone who has followed me for a while will know that I am a HUGE advocate of strength training, especially for women and even more so for those in midlife. I really cannot emphasise enough the importance of training in this way at this time of life. For me it has been a way of […]

There are so many exercise myths flying around at the moment so I thought that it might be useful to go through some of the most common ones that I get asked and bust them for you! Here are some common offenders: If you’re looking for a way to get started with strength training my […]

It can be really disheartening if you have started an exercise programme but aren’t seeing results as quickly as you would like. Remember everyone is different and for some the results take longer to see than with others but stick with it. There are several factors that could contribute to a lack of visible results […]