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  • Why am I posting this? A few reasons. Mainly to show women going through #menopause or women over 50 can perform a plank safely with no fear of pelvic floor disfunction. Also⠀ ………⠀ 1. To show off as I have not been able to do this for a good few years. You can’t see clearly but I have a few scars on my right shoulder from 2 shoulder operations; The first I was in a sling for 3 months day and night; when it came off I had a frozen shoulder, not great for a PT!⠀ ⠀ 🙏💪💪💪💪💪💪💪⠀ ⠀ 2. To help my bone density in my wrists and upper spine – the major sites of #osteoporosis are hips wrist and spine. This is great to help strengthen the wrist and upper spine as is any resistance or loading for the body.⠀ 3. To help my mental health – when I hit menopause I was totally broken from the above as I had been hit by a car. Here I am in my studio in London Bridge @bermondseyPT which I considered giving up due to menopause symptoms. I now feel strong again. A strong body = a strong mind⠀ ⠀ 4. As I said to prove that women over 50 CAN and SHOULD do a plank – there was a post on social media last week that said women over 50 should not do planks due to bladder weakness.⠀ ⠀ Any exercise should be adapted for the individual and built up slowly, monitoring the rest of the body for weakness. I could not have done this last year but so glad I now can again. If any women has never planked before I would build up slowly and monitor pelvic floor function – yes especially during menopause. But there is NO REASON why it cannot be built upto. In my 25 years in the industry I have work with 1000’s of clients including women going through menopause, post-natal, back & injury rehab and many more. I consider the individual and their capabilities; It’s sad that social media can have such an influence on readers. So, my advice to you Meno’s is seek correct advice from a professional and know your limitations, but try not to limit yourself. I know from professional and personal experience.⠀ ⠀ There rant over!⠀ ⠀ @amanda.thebe @themenopauseroom⠀ #injuryrehab #backrehab #pelvicfloorfunction #incontinence #perimenopause #pelvicfloor #menopause #hotflushes #plank #plankexercises #sciatica
  • What a great campaign from @rockmymenopause nudging women going through #menopause to do their pelvic floors exercises! These exercises can be overlooked and forgotten until we run for the bus or sneeze, or even getting up many times during the night!⠀ ⠀ Post your photo include this #PelvicFloorFace and tag these guys for support. ⠀ ⠀ Just a reminder we have 2 type of muscle fibres in all of our muscles including our pelvic floors. Fast twitch and slow twitch. ⠀ ⠀ They are a sling of muscle that goes from the front to back of our pelvis. It is weakened during pregnancy, childbirth, life and of course when we hit menopause a decrease of oestrogen.⠀ ⠀ 1. Quick ones – for laughing, coughing, sneezing, running or impact work.⠀ 2. Slower ones – to keep our bladder full until we get to the loo; also, to keep us asleep for longer during the night! When I entered the menopause, I used to get up at least 4 or 5 times per night; now I am down to just 1 again! We all need incentive!⠀ ⠀ When I teach my ladies their pelvic floor exercises I get them to have one hand on their tummy and one on the bottom and carry out in front of a mirror. If performed correctly then there should not be any movement under the hands – ie pulling in the tummy or squeezing the bum. The mirror is to see if the shoulders or eyebrows are moving up and down!⠀ ⠀ Have a look at my video that is posted on @healthandherltd ⠀ The key is to try and isolate these muscles. It can be done so don’t feel down if at first its hard. I promise you if you do regularly it can be achieved!⠀ ⠀ Do 20 quick ones now and see where you lost control – mark down todays date and where you lost strength (ie lost control at which number) This will be a great marker as to where you started. Same goes for the slow ones.⠀ ⠀ If you do then regularly then you will see an improvement and perhaps run for the bus again!⠀ #pelvicfloor #pelvicfloorexercises #hormones #perimenopause #menopause
  • Due to popular demand! (love that!) I will be back at the lovely @recentrehealth studio in Balham on Saturday 8th June at 2pm.  Delivering a #menopause workshop. Last time we were over subscribed but we managed to squeeze in and had such a lovely afternoon. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 There was a waiting list and the feedback was really positive; I am so looking forward to it, I am just loving teaching group sessions again, as my studio is a totally private 1-2-1 training studio @bermondseyPT At the end we actually went over time, as once we had all relaxed we couldn’t shut up about our Meno experiences! To book please look above at my bio and click on the link which will take you to the booking page. 👆👆👆👆👆👆🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👆👆👆👆👆👆 #perimenopause #menopause #hormones #menovist #menopauseworkshop #menopauseexercise #exericseduringmenopause #over50exercise #osteoporosis
  • Hi to @amanda.thebe other ladies over the pond, all women going through the #Menopause and women over 50. Anything is possible! I was broken in my 40's. I have been in the industry for 25 years; ex gymnast and I used to teach 25 classes a week until I was hit by a car. I then opened my studio in London Bridge @bermondseypt so I could carry on teaching, but not as physical I was in sever pain for many years. My life has been tough for the last 15 years. Physically & emotionally. Not anymore because I will not let life & menopause get me down. When I have down days our Meno family pick me up. Thank you Meno's 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Set your mind to something and anything is possible. Strong body = strong mind and if you have a strong mind you can get a strong body.🚀🚀🚀 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️👌👌👌 #personaltrainers #hormones #womenshealth #fitness #perimenopause #lovelife #POSITIVITY #bermondsey
  • As I embrace eating for my #menopause I am also eating for the planet. As a mother I feel its my duty to look after mother nature. 🌍🌍🌍🌍 As I as enter my 3rd week of new eating regime I am feeling lighter and clearer headed. My pain is slowly ebbing away and I hope that the rocky road of the last 15 years that I have been on both physically and emotionally is starting to heal. ❤ I have been a coach and trainer for 25 years and  it can be hard, sometimes, to put oneself first. Everyone needs a little helping hand and mine has come from the amazing Bec's @@inspiredwellbeingnutrition thanks Bec's. 🌋🏞🏞 However as I heal my body I wonder how we can heal the planet, how about we all make small changes today to help our body and the planet. Let's not take our health and planet for granted. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 What are you going to do today to aid healing your body, mind soul and the planet? #perimenopause #climatechange #motherearth #mothernature #eatingforhomrones #menopause #hormones #feelgood #namaste  thank you @arjabedbd for this pic.
  • Hey.. I have had a lovely Saturday so far. How about you? 👌👌 I am trying to carry on with my meditation practice embraced at my recent retreat. I have been meditating in the morning for 10 mins for a while, but am indulging in some more today and it feels good. Its easy to get Carried away with the madness of life. This is a little reminder from me to you. Yes we need to become breathless for our heart and bone health during #menopause. But our adrenals, nervous system and Limbic brain need looking after too. 🤯🤯🤪🤪🤪🤪 Take some time for you today. Have a great rest of the weekend xxxx #menopause #perimenopause #hormones #womenshealth #fitness #lovelife #50plusexercise #50plusandfabulous #mentalhealth #anxiety #affirmations #OSTEOPOROSIS #hearthealth #mentalheathawareness⁶
  • One of our Meno’s @frizzlylizard101 told me about this company @whogivesacraptp when we were discussing the state of the planet in one of our sessions. 🌍🌍🌍🌍 As mothers  and careers it is our job to look after mother earth, so thanks for the heads up gorgeous! ❤❤❤ After seeing this mornings post by the wonderful Jane Lewis @my_menopausal_Vagina I feel I needed to share this company with you. “Who gives a crap” care about your lady bits and mother earth, this loo roll does not contain chemicals and is totally safe for the environment; If you are suffering from sleepless nights due to state for the plant or have because you have any vagina or vulva problems which is very common during #menopause I urge you check out both feeds. #menopause #mentalhealth #anxiety #perimenopause #hormones #womenshealth #planetearth #motherearth #savetheplanet #newworldorder #vagina #vulva #sustainableproducts
  • Today I was featured in the online dailymail along with other Meno's highlighting that now is the time to think of "me!" (Link above click on the link on bio ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️👆 then scroll down and have a look the "mini breaks over 50 Section) I have had my fair share of crap including #menopause so I am going to enjoy the rest of my time on this earth by looking after me! This was me @kaliyoga_retreats on my menopause week. It was heavenly! Greg, my long suffering husband was so peed off with me going on about how great Kaliyoga is we are off to the one in Italy for our Anniversary at the end of this month!! 👄👄🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ When did you last have a break ? Or have you got something in the diary? 🏜 🏝 🌍 🍹🍍🥍🏖🏖🏖🏖 #menopause #menopausehelp #perimenopause #hormones #selfcare #hormones #feelgood #fitnesslove #fitness #lovelife #50plusexercise #50plusandfabulous #travelover50 #tavel #50travels #saga
  • Today I was featured in the @dailymail aling with other Meno's highlighting that now is the time to think of "me!" (Link above) I have had my fair share of crap including #menopause so I am going to enjoy the rest of my time on this earth by looking after me! 👄👄🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ When did you last have a break ? Or have you got something in the diary? 🏜 🏝 🌍 🍹🍍🥍🏖🏖🏖🏖 #menopause #menopausehelp #perimenopause #hormones #selfcare #hormones #feelgood #fitnesslove #fitness #lovelife
  • Why? 🤔🤔 🏋️‍♂️Falls prevention 🏋️‍♂️#osteoporosis prevention 🤸‍♀️Works the butt 🤯Strong body strong mind 🤪 Easy to do 🥮 Stronger muscle burns fat easier...let's face it we need more help during #menopause !!!! YOU DO NOT NEED A POWER PLATE (however it does help with bone density, I have patients referred to me from the osteoporosis clinic) 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ A strong body helps create a strong mind. 🥴🥴 I know from personal (horrible menopause) and 25 years in the fitness industry Do it now at home or work!! #personaltrainers #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessweek #menoclass #BBCMenopause @mpowered_women @menopauseweightloss @powerplateuk #nofilter #nofilterneeded #monovist @themenopauseroom #menopause #perimenopause
  • #repost @me_vs_menopause @rockmymenopause WOW!! I have been a #menovist for years! Great work ladies 👏🙏❤❤❤🤸‍♀🤸‍♀🤸‍♀🤸‍♀⠀ ⠀ #BBCMenopause @@BBCNews #perimenopause #hormones #womenshealth #fitness #strengthandconditioning #yoga #mentalhealth #osteoporos #hearthealth #cardiacrehab #anxiety
  • Great work on this campaign @BBCNews #BBCMenopaue and also Dumfries hospital that were featured in the programme on supporting women at work. They have a help line along with support groups. Sometimes workplaces need a little guidance and I more than happy to steer them in the right direct. Lots of companies are following this great example and lets hope more do. I was featured in a film by @cgtn highlighting how important it is to support women at work during #menopause. Full link to the video is above. ⠀ ⠀ I am looking forward to tomorrows programme; it is so reassuring that BBC are covering this and well done @LouiseMinchin on opening up on how it has affected her and her family.⠀ ⠀ #perimenopause #hormones #womensupportwomen #menovist #menopauseatwork #menopauseintheworkplace #menopausepolicy

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