perimenopause

10 Surprising Things Affecting Your Pelvic Floor (And It’s Not Just About Squeezes!) 150 150 OptiMum Health

10 Surprising Things Affecting Your Pelvic Floor (And It’s Not Just About Squeezes!)

When people think of pelvic floor issues they think of leaking wee….and they tend to think pelvic floor exercises are the (only) answer. But there are at least 10 other…

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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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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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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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