Exercises for menopausal women

Hot flashes, anxiety, depression. These are some of the symptoms of menopause. When you’re experiencing them on a daily basis, it can feel totally overwhelming, and many women find it difficult to cope. So what can you do? While it may sound surprising, exercise can really help.

Here’s why you should be walking more

Walking has never had the same level of trendiness or excitement about it as other exercise methods. Who would want to walk when they can run, swim, practice yoga, dance zumba? It is written off as a dull, functional exercise that only warrants being considered if you’re going to do it anyway.

Exercise prescription for women over 50!

Over 50s who believe a gentle stroll a few times a week is all they need to maintain good health might be surprised to hear a recent study is urging them to crank up the intensity and the volume. While adopting healthy habits needs to be part of the plan, it could be that a solid exercise program is also needed, rather than simply a generally active lifestyle.

Discover the Great Outdoors!

There's a whole wide world out there and you don't have to go on an expensive trip around the globe to discover new places. The Great Outdoors is right here, on your doorstep, with the promise of exciting and interesting activities in the open air. There are so many locations and terrains to explore with action-packed interests, and whatever the season there's always something to do outside that will keep you fit and healthy.

Why run when you can walk?

Runners love to talk about their passion: how far they cover each day, their preparation for the next race and the joys of a runner's high. Quite often you'll hear them moaning about their aches and cramps too, but these sprains and pains can be avoided.