Balance is a skill, not a lottery
Balance is not something you either have or you don’t. Why it fades, why the fear of falling makes it worse, and something to try while the kettle boils.
Muscle, energy and the menopause: what training changes
The menopause takes muscle quietly, and with it energy and confidence. What strength training gives back, and what a first month really looks like.
What your first session really looks like (no lycra required)
No test, nobody counting, nothing to prepare. What a first session with me really looks like, told through a client who walked in a few weeks ago.
Strong enough for the life you actually live
Nobody needs to deadlift. But everybody needs to carry shopping, climb stairs and lift the things they love. Why the best training looks like your life, only a little heavier.
Why lifting weights after menopause is the kindest thing you can do for your bones
Your bones are living tissue: they respond to what you ask of them. Why lifting weights, properly taught, is the best thing a woman over 50 can do for her bone density, balance and independence.
Why being able to get up from the floor matters more than you think
A few months ago, my mum refused to go anywhere near the floor. Not because she didn't want to try. Because she couldn't. Her knee was painful, every attempt felt out of control, and she would literally just drop. This one felt bigger than fitness.