I would like to share a secret with you from both my personal and clinical experience. Cardiovascular and weight bearing exercise will not only help your body but also your mind. When you hit menopause not only do you have the physical changes to deal with, but also the psychological changes. These symptoms vary from … Continue reading “Exercise is so important for mental health & physical health during menopause”
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is called “The Silent Killer”. Some women do not know they have this disease until they have a fall which could result in a fracture. The major sites are hips, wrist and spine. Bone loading such as body weight, free weights, bands or fixed resistance machines in the gym will do it. If you have the desire to live a full, healthy, pain free life, then now is the time to start to move more!
(As with any new exercise regime please obtain the all clear from you GP or doctor).
At this point of your life if you have never exercised then I cannot express enough how important it is to follow some simple rules. There are some exercises that cannot be done if you have Osteoporosis. If you are unsure as to what is safe then sign up to my newsletter or follow me on Instagram or join our closed Facebook group where I offer daily free advice on what you should be doing.
What is the right exercise for your bones?
I have lots of women contact me on how to get started and what exactly they should be doing. So here is the first in a series of blogs on what exactly you should be doing that is safe, effective but more importantly, to keep you fabulous! Please, before you undertake any new exercise programme … Continue reading “What is the right exercise for your bones?”
Exercise during Menopause – Its simple!
Menopause and Exercise – it’s simple! Let’s make it easy shall we? Time and again I am asked “What should I be doing for exercise during Menopause?” Bone loading and cardio…. it is simple! Of course if you want to to the above then it will just take time! However if you just want to … Continue reading “Exercise during Menopause – Its simple!”
Sarah Vine talking about Exercise and Menopause in the Daily Mail.
I am feeling very positive….For many reasons, however the main one is the reason that I am writing this blog; “Talking about the Menopause” As some of you lovely readers know I am post menopausal and have had many of the unpleasant side affects of this just wonderful time of life, I hope you hear … Continue reading “Sarah Vine talking about Exercise and Menopause in the Daily Mail.”