Getta's #MeTime

Another article which talks about the power of exercise and the mind.

How to look after your mental health without spending a fortune From wild swimming for the adventurous to journalling to create calm, or to write down a good rant

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/22/exercise-and-satisfying-relationships-are-the-secrets-to-good-health-in-later-life?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
I am very lucky that all my clients are lovely and therefore every group I train with is like hanging out with my friends too.

Exercise and satisfying relationships are the secrets to good health in later life New research finds strong social networks and physical activity in mid life can help prevent long-term health conditions

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/nov/02/can-you-stand-on-one-leg-for-10-seconds-why-balance-could-be-a-matter-of-life-and-death-and-how-to-improve-yours?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Those who attend my sessions, always have to practise some sort of balance exercise. Here is a reinforcement of why its so important as we get older.

Can you stand on one leg for 10 seconds? Why balance could be a matter of life and death – and how to improve yours Studies have shown poor balance can be associated with serious health problems – as well as increased risks of falls as we get older. But there are ways to make yours better

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/13/step-on-it-walking-is-good-for-health-but-walking-faster-is-even-better-study-finds?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
For those who like walking, this is great. Keeping walking but up the pace when you can! Plus you get to your destination quicker :-)

Step on it! Walking is good for health but walking faster is even better, study finds Walking briskly is beneficial for all health outcomes including dementia, heart disease, cancer and death

The issues highlighted here are things that I talk about with women weekly. Really hope that this is a new chapter for the access that women have to health support in this country.

Menopause, endometriosis and more: four ways England is failing women As ministers plan to publish the first women’s health strategy we look at where things are going wrong – and why

It's not often that I share personal stories on Facebook but I thought this one was important. My mum had to be taken into hospital last week as she had a very very low heart rate. The wonderful Whipps Cross hospital and Barts Hospital swiftly diagnosed her and treated her with a pacemaker. She is now home and doing marvellously well. Before she was discharged, she was given a complete MOT. All the doctors that treated her, commented on how healthy she was otherwise. She has low cholesterol due to healthy eating, blood pressure is good due to healthy eating and exercise, she has strong muscles and bones due to the strengthening and cardio exercise that she does every week. Life will always throw us some challenges, but if we look after ourselves, our bodies will be better equipped to fight those challenges when we do.

Just got confirmation that this has been renewed for another year. Looking forward to training the wonderful women of Waltham Forest for the next year!

The Pelvic Floor makes an appearance in The Guardian.

The big squeeze: welcome to the pelvic floor revolution There are books, podcasts, apps and devices devoted to it. But what’s behind this new obsession with a strong pelvic floor?

For the past year I have been working with a local community project in Waltham Forest- Salaam Peace. Last week I received a fab t-shirt as part of my "Be the Change" work with women in the community. A great organisation to be part of.

Happy International Women's Day!! This article talks about some rather awesome women and what they have accomplished. httpss://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/08/readers-on-women-who-changed-the-world-in-2020-international-womens-day-gorman-thunberg?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

'A breath of fresh air': readers on women who changed the world in 2020 We asked you to tell us about women who have made a difference and how they inspired you

Many of us have been walking during Lockdoen to get that all important break from the house etc. Here is an article which gives lots of ideas on how to vary that walk to make it not only more interesting, but also to bring more health benefits.

14 Ways to Make Your Daily Walk Feel Like More of a Workout You can still get in your cardio—no running required.