I didn’t create Holding Back the Years to run ‘another fitness programme’. I created it because, after years of working with women — particularly peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women — I could see a huge gap between what women are told they should be doing to age well, and what actually feels realistic, supportive and sustainable
As menopause approaches, the topic of bone health becomes increasingly crucial for women. The rapid and sudden decline in oestrogen production means bone turnover slows and more bone is removed than made. Osteoporosis, a condition characterised by weakened bones, emerges as a significant concern. In this article, we explore the nuances of osteoporosis, including key
Now we are well and truly into the winter months and our daylight hours are so short, we need to start thinking about vitamin D (or our lack of it!) What is Vitamin D used for? Vitamin D is needed to help the absorption of calcium from our food. For women over 45 this is
Because collagen production starts to fall from age 25, we all need to be extra careful with our workouts and health routines as we age. The reducing collagen levels mean both our muscles and bones become weaker and if no action is taken to prevent this, will significantly impact our ability to do every day
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