Water – Nature’s liquid gold!

Drinking fresh, clear water is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough water each day. Around 60% of the body is made up of water, and around 71% of the planet’s surface is covered by water. Perhaps it is the ubiquitous nature of water that means drinking enough each day is… Read more »

The Importance of SLEEP!

Ah yes, sleep. We all do it, but how well do you do it? A lot of science has been written around the value of sleep, but the research misses out on the largest element of sleep – supporting and enhancing our circadian rhythms, our body’s natural inner clock. With the increase in screen time… Read more »

Light: Nature’s Healing Rays

After extensive studies, scientists are finally beginning to fully understand the crucial effect that light has on our internal systems, and therefore, our overall health! Light receptors in our eyes communicate directly with the brain, synchronizing the circadian clocks that affect our immune system, appetite, mood, energy and pain tolerance. When light enters your eyes it’s… Read more »

Is your bladder and pelvic floor happy?

Do you suffer from leaky bladder? Incontinence? Is your pelvic floor in need of some TLC?  In this candid interview, I get real with Trainer and Women’s Performance and Recovery Specialist, Beth Jones, as she explains what can happen to a woman’s body after pregnancy (even if it’s decades after giving birth), and how we… Read more »

Training and Eating as a 40+ Woman…

Yes, things certainly changes as we age, and as mature women, we have to remember to ‘train our age” (and eat our age too). In this video, I go over some pointers to help us to understand our changing landscape, and how to get the most out of our future years…and YES, things CAN get… Read more »

As We Age…..things to watch out for…….

As our fitness industry expands, there are more and more ‘mature’ athletes moving into the physique movement, and more sports science is required to help explain this unique cohort. As a ‘vintage’ athlete, we ARE different because our aging bodies are different, especially as a woman, and at 40+ there is a difference, but at… Read more »