The Shock Absorber Active Shaped Support sports bra – everything you need in a sports bra
I have two piles of sports bras in a drawer. One – a very tiny one – consists of much-used, worn-to-fraying-point, old favourites that I refuse to throw out until I find one I like as much. The other consists of barely-worn, pristine ones that simply didn’t do the job. But finally I’m pleased to Read More
Sport, being over 40 and bladder weakness – an interview with TV’s Dr Hilary Jones
Last week I blogged about bladder weakness and the new TENA Lady Discreet range, which can really help if you’re one of the many millions of women suffering from bladder weakness yet want to have an active lifestyle. Like most of you, I’m aware that pelvic floor exercises are a Good Thing, but don’t feel Read More
From trampolining to twerking – how TENA Lady Discreet can help with bladder weakness
Hands up who’s had that moment when you know you’re about to sneeze but aren’t sure if it’s entirely safe to do so? Or when your kids want you to get on the trampoline but you know it could end badly? Well, exactly 47% of you, if the stats are to be believed. That’s the Read More
The Vionic Flex Sierra and how it got me running again
For a few years now I’ve been very nervous about running. Back in 2013 I went over on my ankle sprinting around a gym at circuit training and sustained an avulsion fracture. Ever since, although I’ve occasionally ventured out for a cautious jog, I’ve been scared of hurting it again. I know I’m an underpronator Read More
Celtic Manor’s Hunter Lodges – a perfect active girlie break
There are certain things that need to be in place for a really brilliant holiday with girlfriends. Somewhere fabulous to lounge. A well-equipped kitchen, plus options for eating out when you’re too drunk lazy to cook. A hot tub. Access to spa treatments. And – wait for it – plenty of ways to burn off Read More
The Age Fix – how to really look 10 years younger
Before I even start with this, let’s just get one thing out of the way. There’s no actual need for you to try to look younger if you don’t want to. In an interview on the radio recently, the glorious Mary Beard confidently and happily stated that she’s happy to look her age, and has Read More
20 things you ought to know about eating disorders but probably don’t
There are so many myths and misunderstandings about eating disorders. To mark Eating Disorders Awareness Week, here are 20 things you ought to know about eating disorders. How many of them did you know? 1. Eating disorders can happen to happy, well-adjusted people living in happy, well-adjusted families. 2. More people have eating disorders in Read More
Run yourself fit – a perfect book for beginner runners
As soon as I heard about Run yourself Fit, I thought of you. I get asked so many questions about how to start running from scratch and I know there are stacks of you who are secret wannabe runners. Maybe you have never tried running but fancy having a go. Perhaps you tried it once, Read More
How a GoPro transformed me from nervous skier to snow goddess
If you’re taking the family skiing at half term (and no, I’m not envious AT ALL…) then I’m willing to bet that at least some of you will suffer from Nervous Skier Syndrome. I’ve had this in spades for years, and it has got progressively worse as the years have passed. In fact, out of Read More
How to stay healthy when shit happens
The more observant amongst you may have noticed that I haven’t been around for a while. I’ve been dealing with a whole load of Complicated Life Stuff – a perfect storm of stressful life events. It’s not the first time this has happened – earlier in the year I had a period when both my Read More
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