Fresh Start Fitness

Hello! I figure that if I am interested in the ‘personal’ as well as the professional about the people that I follow here on social media, then some of my followers might want to know a bit more about me! Here's a little snapshot then (which made me realise I need more hobbies 😁).

I don’t know about you, but ‘Fitness people' can be a bit intimidating I think so I aim to be the opposite of that for my clients and that starts with them knowing a bit about me too 🙂.

Find out more about me and why I ended up in the fitness world on my website (www.freshstartfitness.uk).

Leaks are not always caused by what we might think. But like any leaks, it can stop you exercising how you enjoy and even make you fearful of movement. The good news is there are some pointers in certain symptoms and there is lots we can do about it to get you back to moving with confidence.

Move how you want to, when you want to. That’s my advice. Now, I’m not slating common guidance on weekly exercise itself (lots is very sensible and if we can work to some of it, brilliant), but I am trying to remove the guilt for you if your week looks nothing like it.

I know they are guidelines only, but 150 minutes here, 75 minutes there, lift weights twice, spread it over 4-5 days or everyday, work on your mobility, walk 10,000 steps... it can feel overwhelming, especially if we are new to movement. And it might feel impossible for many of us to squeeze it in. It can leave us thinking “where do I start and what do I prioritise as a busy, time-poor woman just trying to fit ANYTHING in?”.

My best advice is, if you can make some time to move, move how YOU want to. Because that’s what’ll stick. That’s what you’ll enjoy. That’s what you’ll keep coming back to. Does it matter if it doesn’t ‘tick all the boxes’? If it means the difference between exercising and not exercising then in my mind, no, absolutely not! Exercise habits are hard to build even with the best intentions so do what makes you feel good and be gentle on yourself 🙂.

If you need my help to make sense of it all then get in touch.

Has your body changed and you don’t recognise it anymore? Do the ‘things that worked’ before not make any difference now? Are you doing more cardio/HIIT to try and counter it? … still not working? Are you exhausted all the time after exercise? There is good news....

This post is inspired by a conversation with a new client last week. Firstly, all of these things are common in women over 40. We want to take charge of what’s suddenly happening to our bodies but we can end up feeling powerless when the methods we used to employ just don’t cut the mustard anymore. And often we feel like a hamster on a wheel, doing more and more exercise and trying to eat less to counter our body changes.

The bad news is this just does not work for us anymore.

The good news is, changing tack slightly will. Often changing HOW we move, when we move and how we fuel is the key. Yes, that’s right, not MORE movement (and in fact in many cases, less), but smarter movement, more strength and a changed approach to how we CARE for our precious bodies. Not fad diets, not food group elimination, easing off the endless HIIT workouts or spin bike beastings. I'm here to help you navigate these changes with confidence and clarity on what your body needs now.

Yes, that’s just me and the way I like to work. Staying active is really, really hard and there has to be ebbs and flows, there has to be allowances for real life, and health isn’t all about the size of your body.

If that sounds like your kind of vibe too, I’m here to help in January. if you’d like a gentle helping hand with a bit of routine. A nudge when it comes to movement that will make you feel energised and proud, not depleted and flat. A reminder that movement can be a wonderful way to boost endorphins and mood when the dark days prevail. A tool to help you feel in control and take the emphasis away from the scales and self-criticism, then my January Reset 6 week-online Programme starts Saturday. Hit DM to get in touch!

Otherwise, may you find your way through January with the least wellness nonsense and fuss 😄👍💪.