I’ve just returned from another life changing experience – 7 days self-supported hiking in Tasmania with my 21 year old daughter Charlotte. The Overland Track is another one of those things that I had thought about over the decades but never considered possible for someone like me. We carried allContinue reading “7 Life Lessons from 7 Days Hiking”
Category Archives: Movement
Menopause: The ‘Change’ I didn’t know I needed
Puberty and pregnancy provided their challenges. But NOTHING prepared me for menopause. During this major hormonal transition, at times it felt like my body was failing me. It felt like I had no control and I was even quite angry with my body!However, on reflection, I recognise that in theContinue reading “Menopause: The ‘Change’ I didn’t know I needed”
What’s the best type of exercise post menopause?
As a personal trainer, this is one of the most common questions I’m asked. Everyone is fascinated by what exercise will transform them back to either their pre-menopause body or the best ‘shape’ of their life. First things first, a few considerations: So, given all that, what are the ‘best’Continue reading “What’s the best type of exercise post menopause?”
What if?
The time has come – either sell the bike or do it all again… I still don’t consider myself a ‘real athlete’. I attempt something and then become somewhat of a blob again quite easily. Real athletes don’t do that. They finish one challenge and then immediately start aiming forContinue reading “What if?”
Let’s Get Strong
If you are a midlife woman like me, then you will have grown up in a time when thin was in – super thin. We weren’t often encouraged to build muscle and lift heavy weights – it was more about aerobics and looking tall and slim like Jane Fonda andContinue reading “Let’s Get Strong”