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Weight Training or Pilates for Midlife Women – Weighing Up the Options 150 150 OptiMum Health

Weight Training or Pilates for Midlife Women – Weighing Up the Options

“Should I do weight training or Pilates?” It’s a brilliant question — and let’s face it, when your to-do list’s longer than your receipt from Aldi and energy levels are…

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Yawning in Pilates? What your body’s trying to tell you. 150 150 OptiMum Health

Yawning in Pilates? What your body’s trying to tell you.

From Tired to Toned: What Yawning Really Means in Pilates “I’m so sorry for yawning so much, I did really enjoy the session” is one of those statements that I…

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What Midlife Women Really Think About Lifting Weights (and Why It’s Time to Start) 150 150 OptiMum Health

What Midlife Women Really Think About Lifting Weights (and Why It’s Time to Start)

If you’ve ever thought “I’d love to be stronger, but weights just aren’t for me” — you’re not alone. Many midlife women across the UK feel unsure, nervous, or even…

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Why More UK Personal Trainers Are Offering Menopause Support (And How You Can Too) 150 150 OptiMum Health

Why More UK Personal Trainers Are Offering Menopause Support (And How You Can Too)

Menopause is having a moment — but in the health and fitness industry, it’s often reduced to hashtags, hype, and overpriced supplements sold by influencers who wouldn’t know a hot…

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asking your G.P. about menopause
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How to talk to your doctor about peri-menopause

If you’re wondering whether to make a menopause appointment with your doctor  this blog is just for you – looking at what to do to make it smooth, easy and…

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How Pilates can tone your legs and bum
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5 best Pilates moves for women who want toned legs & a pert booty

It’s the season of shorts and mini-skirts but you’re not alone if you’re not rushing to join that throng.  Especially if you long for toned legs and a pert behind.…

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5 reasons to do Pilates for women over 40
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5 reasons why women over 40 should do Pilates

Midlife has hit with a bang, your wobbly bits can move all by themselves, and your brain is muddier than a puddle in November.  But Pilates really help you through…

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Have a Merry Peri-Menopausal Christmas 150 150 OptiMum Health

Have a Merry Peri-Menopausal Christmas

How to enjoy the festive season and feel merry, even when peri-menopausal Ah the festive season – while it can be filled with joy, twinkling lights and fun, for many…

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A Man’s Guide to a Woman’s Menopause 150 150 OptiMum Health

A Man’s Guide to a Woman’s Menopause

“What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked the boy.  “Help” said the horse.   This brilliant quote from Charles Mackesy sums up what many of us women need during…

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Are your period problems due to peri-menopause? 150 150 OptiMum Health

Are your period problems due to peri-menopause?

Ugh what is this?   You’re feel irritable, your body is rebelling against you and emotions are bubbling very close to the surface.   You’re still having periods and are far…

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