Health – Fiona Fitness

Nutrition During Perimenopause

UncategorizedJune 13, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Perimenopause means 'around menopause' and is a natural transition in a woman's life that typically occurs in her 40s to 50s, but can happen much earlier for some women. Menopause is diagnosed when a woman has gone through 12 months without a period, however the difficulties that women experience are often in the time preceding…

Female Fitness. How do we get more women involved in sports and fitness?

Female Fitness, UncategorizedMay 3, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Women don't always feel empowered to exercise or get strong. How do we encourage young women that health and fitness is worthwhile and how can we make physical exercise more accessible? There was a school of thought that lifting weights at an early age was dangerous and could stunt growth, however we now know…

Kickstart Your Health Journey: Tips for a Fitter New Year

Getting Started with Health, New Year Health, UncategorizedJanuary 8, 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Getting fitter and healthier in the new year can seem like a daunting task. Here’s 6 small steps you can take to make it a little easier.

Mindful Eating

UncategorizedMarch 29, 20221KViews 0Likes 1Comment

So I've been paying more close attention to what I'm eating over the last week or two, as I know what a huge part of my mood depends on being well nourished. Whilst I'm not being overly restrictive in what I eat, I'm thinking about what I put into my body rather than just eating…

Stress & Anxiety Management

UncategorizedMarch 22, 2022633Views 0Likes 0Comments

Since having had COVID over Christmas, I've found myself struggling with high levels of Stress and Anxiety that I've never before experienced. I'm lacking motivation and feeling exhausted when completing even small tasks that I previously wouldn't have thought twice about. I speak a lot about techniques to manage stress and advise clients and friends…

I don’t like exercise! What should I do? A Client Testimonial.

UncategorizedMarch 18, 2022543Views 0Likes 0Comments

My beautiful online PT Client wrote a wonderful piece about how she started in fitness with me, having had a negative self-image and attitude to training. Merry Haarder - Online Client, Copenhagen Denmark I love watching rubbish TV – stuff like ‘say yes to the dress’, ‘Keeping up with the Kardashian’, ‘Real Housewives’ etc. But…

The Importance of Sleep

UncategorizedMarch 11, 2022700Views 0Likes 1Comment

As someone who has struggled with a sleepless baby, anxiety and stress management, I understand just how difficult it can be to get a restful night's sleep at times. But is it really that important? Sleep actually helps us to repair our bodies from any damage they've sustained in the course of our…

My favourite Shakes

UncategorizedMarch 2, 2022477Views 0Likes 0Comments

I’ve always loved milkshakes. I think my love affair started at our bi-annual birthday trips to McDonalds. We didn’t have birthday parties like other kids, instead our family would get to go to McDonalds as a birthday treat. There were three of us, which should have meant three trips per annum, but my brothers were…