Keeping it simple when life gets busy There’s something about this time of year — the longer days, the shifting schedules, the pull toward freedom — that can quietly unravel even the most well intentioned routines. Suddenly, your carefully crafted habits start to feel… inconvenient. And that inner voice chimes in: ‘You’ve lost your rhythm […]
Author Archives: Sam Hobbs
Why your midlife body doesn’t need a makeover Summer’s coming — and so are the messages. – Get your body back – Summer shred – Drop a dress size It’s predictable, exhausting, and completely unnecessary. Because let me tell you: your body doesn’t need a transformation. What it needs is to be supported. Strengthened. Nourished. […]
You’ve probably noticed a theme running through my recent blogs — they’re not about ‘fixing’ yourself. They’re not promoting miracle supplements, strict routines, or the latest midlife bio-hacking trend. Instead, they speak to something quieter. Something deeper. Something I’ve come to believe in fiercely after 30 years in the fitness and wellness industry: You don’t […]
Midlife is a crossroads for many women. Physically, emotionally, hormonally — things shift. And somewhere in the middle of it all, we start to hear the old food narratives getting louder again… Cut this Avoid that Try intermittent fasting Start Keto Eat clean oh, and don’t forget protein, collagen, fibre and your gut microbiome. It’s […]
There’s a message many of us absorbed early on: Exercise is about earning food. Fixing flaws. Chasing thinness. Proving our worth. And for a while, we might have believed it. But then midlife comes along. The body changes. The rules shift. And suddenly, all that pushing, punishing and ‘no pain, no gain’ stuff stops working […]
We live in a hyper-connected world — yet many women feel deeply disconnected. From their bodies. From rest. From being held, without expectation. Screens are always on. Notifications never stop. And we’ve come to see touch as either functional (quick hug, sports injury) or indulgent (spa day, treat-yourself moment). But the truth is, touch is […]
We’ve talked about shoulders, hips, spines and cores – but there’s one area we don’t always give enough airtime to: breasts. Having larger breasts can affect how we move, how we feel in our bodies, and how we approach exercise. Let’s just say it – big boobs bring big considerations. Posture and centre of gravity […]
Why it matters and what you can do Magnesium doesn’t tend to get the limelight like calcium or vitamin D – but it really should. Especially in midlife, when our bodies are changing and adapting, magnesium plays a starring role in keeping things ticking over smoothly. Think of it as the quiet hero in the […]
When people think of Pilates, they often think of flat abs and tight cores. Neat little movements. Long limbs. Maybe a reformer machine. But let’s be honest — that’s a surface-level view. After 30 years in the fitness industry, I can tell you that Pilates is so much more than a ‘core workout.’ It’s not […]
We live in a world where wellness has become… well, a bit exhausting. Drink the water. Hit 10,000 steps. Journal every morning. Go sugar-free (but not fun-free). And for heaven’s sake, don’t forget the collagen powder. It’s easy to wake up and feel like you’re already behind. That somehow, being well is another job to do […]