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The start of the menopause brings many symptoms with it, such as hot flushes, night sweats, aches and pains in the joints, irritability, low mood, mood swings and lack of concentration. These are all caused by depleted levels of oestrogen which continue to decline throughout the menopause. It’s not all bad news though as there …

During lockdown I’ve been wearing my fitness clothes every single day. One reason is that they are so comfortable, and it still means that I’m getting up and dressed! It’s very important to keep as close as you can to your normal routine! (Read our blog on looking after your mental health during lockdown).The main …

What is the menopause? Put simply, the menopause is when a woman stops having periods and can no longer get pregnant. The ovaries start to release fewer hormones, and they stop releasing an egg every month. Oestrogen, or rather the decline of it, has a lot to answer for in terms of symptoms that are …

Firstly, we have to remember that the menopause, with all its discomfort and inconveniences, is a natural stage of life! It is a change in our lives where we need to adjust, and we need to focus on this and make these changes as they can make a difference. Of course, some of us will …

How do I know what to choose? So, you want some new workout clothes but don’t know where to start. Here’s a few tips to make sure that you’re getting the best gym clothes that you can.   Can I wear something fashionable?   Yes, of course, gym wear is very on-trend and you want …

No matter where you exercise – at home, the gym or even on a run, chances are you’re listening to music! But is this just a habit we have, or is there a link between listening to music and getting a better workout? Can music motivate me to workout? Listening to music whilst working out …

How are you all doing with your healthy eating? Hopefully, you’re managing to find lots of different, tasty meals. As promised in one of our earlier blogs on healthy eating during the lockdown, we’re sharing our healthy brunch recipes. We tend to have brunch on a Sunday as we’re up a little bit later than …

Is 10 minute a day really enough to keep you fit and healthy? The good news is that yes, it is! 10 minutes of exercise a day can help you to lose weight, along with being in calorie deficit and make a big difference to your health and fitness levels. Regular exercise is very important …

The Coronavirus has a lot to answer for. All of a sudden, we are forced to stay at home and completely lose our normal routines. Getting dressed, normal mealtimes and exercise seem to go out of the window along with many other things. How on earth can we be motivated to get out of bed, …