Sue’s Blog
Some interesting insights and information from your fitness expert Sue Wakefield.
Protein Advice
The Power of Protein Everybody needs protein. But when you're over 50, you need to eat more of it than you used to. That's because your body isn't as good at using protein to build and maintain...
Insulin Resistance
What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance occurs when the cells in your muscles, fat, and liver don't respond properly to insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood...
Vertigo
What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness, where you feel as if you or your surroundings are moving or tilting, even when you're perfectly still. It's not a condition itself...
Knee Pain
Knee pain is very common - in fact, it's one of the leading causes of musculoskeletal complaints, especially in adults over 45. Here are some key facts: How Common Is Knee Pain? Around 1 in 4 adults...
Scoliosis
What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that typically develops during childhood or adolescence, although it can also occur in adulthood. Instead of a straight line down...
Rotator Cuff
What is a Rotator Cuff Injury? A rotator cuff injury refers to damage to one or more of the four muscles and tendons that stabilise the shoulder joint. The rotator cuff allows smooth shoulder...
Plantar Fasciitis
Today we are talking Plantar Fasciitis What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition that causes pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that...
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis) Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a condition where the shoulder joint becomes stiff, painful, and has a restricted range of motion. It typically...
Piriformis Syndrome
What Is Piriformis Syndrome? Piriformis Syndrome is a neuromuscular condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle - a small, deep muscle located in the buttocks compresses or irritates the...
Pre-Post Menopausal Nutrition
What should you be incorporating in your diet if you are Peri - Post Menopausal? Menopausal women have specific nutritional needs to help them through the changes in their body during this phase....
High Protein Breakfasts
Here are some high-protein breakfast ideas, each providing 30 grams or more of protein: Greek Yogurt Parfait: 1 cup Greek yogurt (20g protein) 1/4 cup granola (5g protein) 1/2 cup mixed berries 1...
Double Chin Exercises
What Is a Double Chin? A double chin is an excess weight carried underneath the chin, typically between the chin and the neck. It makes your neck look bigger and can sometimes be attributed to...
How to Choose Training Shoes
Get the right fit every time by following these handy shoe-shopping tips. Whether you've recently embarked on a new exercise routine, or if you're a regular no-nonsense gym bunny, it's important to...
Kickstart Weight Loss & Strength Programme
Kickstart Weight Loss and Strength Programme Let's focus on being strong not skinny, change your focus on building muscle and being strong, healthy and toned. As we age we lose muscle mass,...
Sports Bras
What are the different sports bra styles? There are three main types of sports bras, and because every woman's breasts are different, there are no hard and fast rules about what you're going to...
Menopause Skin
Menopause Make Up. How Does Your Skin Change During The Menopause? During menopause, the body undergoes significant changes, including changes in the skin. Here are some common changes that can...
Weight Training as a Woman
Women even now do not want to weight train as they think it will make them bulky. Or scared of getting bigger legs, arms etc. But weight training for women is vital. It actually makes you smaller...
Painful Wrists and Hands
It is very common especially as we get older for our wrists and hands to hurt . It can be due to a number of reasons such as arthritis, repetitive strain etc. Many hairdressers suffer with this in...
Cellulite Solutions
I know we all hate to hear the word Cellulite, but do you know what we all have it, or will get it at some point in our lives, so let’s start by normalising it. Some people will get it earlier than...
Healthy Knees
While knee pain and stiffness can become more common as we age. It doesn’t have to be inevitable. The good news is there are a number of ways to keep your knees as healthy as possible. Here are a...
Pelvic Floor
Did you know the average person’s bladder can hold 500 ml of water, our bladders are built to hold this amount. But what happens is our brain starts to tell us that we need a wee at 150 to 200ml....