I haven’t posted in a few weeks… life gets full sometimes.
But I’m back with an important reminder:
There is still far too much poor advice aimed at women in midlife.
Things I’d never tell women in peri/post-menopause:
✖ Just eat less
✖ Punish yourself with endless cardio
✖ You’re too old to build strength
✖ Pain is just part of ageing
✖ It’s all downhill now
What I do believe in:
✔ Strength training
✔ Mobility
✔ Recovery
✔ Smart progression
✔ Confidence
✔ Support that meets you where you are
This chapter can be powerful. 💕
Feel Vibrant Fitness
Hi! My Name is Anuschka Wyatt-Weeks, I'm a Women's Health and Fitness Coach with a vibrant, authentic and empathetic approach to coaching.
WOMEN’S HEALTH & FITNESS COACH Educating & Empowering Women through Movement & Mindset to ‘Feel Vibrant!’ at every stage of life.
💕Pre/Post Natal , Perimenopause/Menopause Specialist ,MumSafeTM Trainer. My purpose is to educate and empower women through Movement and Mindset to 'Feel Vibrant!' so they can positively cope with the challenges and demands of daily life at every stage of their life.
31/03/2026
Your bones respond to how you move.
During menopause, bone density can decline — increasing the risk of osteoporosis.
But the right kind of movement can make a real difference.
Weight-bearing exercise and strength training help support your bones, your strength, and your confidence.
This is about more than prevention.
It’s about staying capable in your body.
Feel Vibrant! 💕
Sometimes… I sit here thinking,
“What should I post today?”
Something helpful.
Something valuable.
Something that ticks all the boxes.
And then… nothing comes.
But maybe this is the message.
Because this is exactly what so many women I work with experience too.
Not knowing where to start.
Overthinking the “right” way.
Waiting until it feels clear, perfect, or planned.
And in that waiting… we stay stuck.
So this is your reminder (and mine):
You don’t need the perfect plan to begin.
You don’t need clarity to take the first step.
You just need to start.
Because momentum doesn’t come from thinking about it —
it comes from doing something.
Even if it’s small.
Even if it’s messy.
Even if it’s just showing up today.
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If this resonates, I’d love to hear —
what’s something you’ve been overthinking starting?
I’ve been a little quiet on here lately…
but not in life.
This past weekend, I competed in my very first Karate tournament — and came home with 2 gold medals 🥇🥇
– Kata (patterns)
– Kumite (sparring)
Martial arts has always felt like a natural space for me…
but this moment has been 20 years in the making.
I trained in Taekwondo before moving from England to Australia 20 years ago — and life took me in a different direction.
Coming back to martial arts now hasn’t been about starting from scratch…
but about starting again, differently.
Learning a new style.
Refining old patterns.
Letting go of what was familiar, and rebuilding from the ground up.
Karate and Taekwondo share foundations — but they ask different things of you.
And that process of adapting, unlearning and relearning… that’s where the growth has been.
This is what I see with so many of the women I work with too —
your body, your training, your capacity… it evolves across life.
And sometimes the most powerful thing you can do
is meet yourself where you are now…
and begin again from there.
This was mine 💕
08/03/2026
Mums — when was the last time someone asked how your body is doing? 💕
Between raising kids, work, the mental load, and navigating things like pregnancy recovery or the hormonal shifts of perimenopause… many women end up putting their own health and strength last.
But your body deserves support too.
This International Women’s Day, I’d love to give something back to the women in our local community.
I’m opening 5 complimentary Movement Confidence Sessions for local mums next week.
These are relaxed chats where we can talk about:
• Returning to exercise safely after pregnancy
• Strength training through perimenopause
• Reducing aches, tightness or fatigue
• Rebuilding confidence with movement
• Understanding what your body needs right now
As a MumSafe™ Trainer and AUSactive Accredited Professional, supporting women through these life stages is the work I care most about.
If you're curious whether this could help you, feel free to comment “interested” below or send me a message and I’ll reach out.
Here’s to strong, supported women in every stage of life. 💕
Happy International Women’s Day
Anuschka x
Feel Vibrant! Fitness
P.S Before you scroll...
For International Women's Day - describe yourself as a woman or mum in 3 words.
I'll go first: resilient, learning, grateful 💕
Some mornings I feel like I could conquer anything.
Other mornings I feel like everything is already ahead of me.
The goal isn’t to perform at 100% every day.
It’s to understand your body well enough to adapt.
That’s midlife strength.
Not punishment.
Not all-or-nothing.
Just steady, supported progress.
You don’t have to smash it every time.
You just have to keep showing up. 💗
25/02/2026
Perimenopause isn’t just about hot flushes and cycle changes.
It’s also a time when your cardiovascular risk quietly increases.
As oestrogen shifts, we can see changes in:
– cholesterol levels
– blood pressure
– fat distribution
– insulin sensitivity
And many women have no idea this is happening.
But here’s the empowering part 💕
Exercise is one of the most powerful protective tools we have.
Strength training helps maintain lean muscle and metabolic health.
Cardiovascular training supports heart function and blood pressure regulation.
Consistent movement improves insulin sensitivity and long-term risk factors.
This isn’t about shrinking yourself.
It’s about protecting your future self.
Strong muscles.
Resilient metabolism.
Healthy heart.
Midlife training isn’t optional — it’s preventative care 💕
If you’re navigating perimenopause and want guidance that’s evidence-based, realistic and supportive, I’d love to help.
Keep your heart strong 💕
18/02/2026
A few years ago, I started noticing a shift.
I was still training. Still showing up.
But some days felt… heavier.
Not lazy. Not unmotivated.
Just flat.
Sleep wasn’t as restorative.
Energy wasn’t as predictable.
And I couldn’t quite put my finger on why.
At the time, I didn’t realise it was perimenopause.
I just thought I needed to try harder. Be more disciplined. Push through.
But eventually I learned what so many women learn quietly —
this phase changes how our bodies respond to stress, sleep, and training.
What changed everything for me wasn’t doing more.
It was doing the right things.
Intentional strength work.
Managing stress instead of pushing through it.
Fueling properly.
Honouring recovery.
And slowly, my energy stopped feeling like something I had to chase…
and started feeling steadier again.
If you’re feeling more tired than you “should” be — you’re not failing.
Your body may simply be transitioning.
And with the right support, movement can restore you — not deplete you.
You deserve to feel strong and vibrant in midlife 💗
💕New term energy often isn’t loud — it’s built quietly through showing up.💕
On Sunday, my daughter and I graded together with GKR Karate at Belmont State School.
She earned her green belt, and I earned my orange belt.
Different ages.
Different journeys.
Same commitment to practice and progress.
This is something I see again and again with the women I coach — especially through perimenopause and midlife:
Progress isn’t about pushing harder.
It’s about staying consistent when life is full.
Strength looks like:
– learning new skills
– building confidence step by step
– being willing to be a beginner again
As we move deeper into the school term, if you’re craving structure without pressure, and support that adapts to your season of life, I have limited availability for 1:1 coaching.
💕Strong bodies. Calm minds. Sustainable routines 💕
School holidays often mean routines soften… and movement looks a little different.
This weekend was a great reminder that it still counts 💕
On Saturday we tackled Foamfest together at Sirromet — mud, foam, laughing kids, teamwork, and plenty of walking, climbing and crawling.
No stopwatch.
No perfect pace.
Just moving our bodies and having fun.
As Term 1 settles back in, this is your reminder that:
– movement doesn’t need to be rigid
– consistency beats intensity
– doing something always beats waiting for the “right” time
Especially in midlife, sustainable strength is built when movement fits around family, energy levels, and real life — not when it competes with it.
If this new term feels like a good time to rebuild a steady routine that actually works for you, I’m currently welcoming a small number of new clients 💕
Gentle progress. Clear guidance. Realistic routines.
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