I’ve spent quite a lot of time over the years talking about the things we experience later in life – changing bodies, changing priorities and navigating all the things nobody quite prepares us for. But recently I’ve been thinking about the other end of the spectrum. Adolescence. That strange, sometimes wonderful, sometimes utterly bewildering period […]
After 31 years of teaching fitness and movement, there is one thing I know for certain: our bodies don’t need more confusion. They need understanding. Over the years, I’ve seen countless fitness trends come and go. I’ve watched the industry shift from one “must-do” approach to another, often leaving people wondering whether they are doing […]
We hear lots about collagen when it comes to our skin, hair, nails and joints, but could it also have a role to play in vaginal health during peri-menopause and menopause? It’s an interesting question, and one I’ve recently found myself looking into. As oestrogen levels fluctuate and decline during menopause, vaginal tissues can become […]
As the summer holidays come to an end and the kids head back to school, it’s a lovely time to think about some of the little things that made our days out and holidays memorable. And what about food? Did you eat something this summer that you’d never tried before? Did you discover a local […]
I think most of us know that we need to relax. We say things like, ‘I really need to slow down,’ or ‘I just need an hour to myself.’ But how often do we actually do it? Life can feel very full. Work, family, responsibilities, appointments, messages and the never-ending list of things we think […]
Have you ever wondered why one person seems to hit 10,000 steps with ease while another struggles, despite both being equally active? Let’s imagine two women walking side by side for one mile at exactly the same pace. One is 5’3″. The other is 5’9″. They start together. They finish together. They’ve both walked for […]
September always feels like a fresh start. The school uniforms are back on. Lunchboxes are being packed. The diary begins to fill once more. And after the long, often unpredictable rhythm of summer, there is something comforting about the return of routine. For many people, September feels more like a New Year than January. It’s […]
WHAT DOES A GOOD WEEK ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE FOR YOU? We often talk about routines as if there’s one correct version of them. A good week where everything gets done. A week where we eat well, move well, sleep well, stay on top of everything and feel calm doing it. But in reality… very few […]
WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE OF THIS AUTUMN? We’ve reflected on what our bodies have been telling us. We’ve considered what we’re ready to leave behind. Now comes perhaps the most important question. What do you want more of this autumn? Not what you think you should want. Not what social media says you need. […]
WHAT ARE YOU READY TO LEAVE BEHIND? As the seasons begin to change, there’s often a temptation to focus on what we should be doing. Exercise more. Eat better. Be more organised. Get back into a routine. But before we start adding things to the list, perhaps there’s another question worth asking. What are you […]
