09/02/2026
Move how you want to, when you want to. That’s my advice. Now, I’m not slating common guidance on weekly exercise itself (lots is very sensible and if we can work to some of it, brilliant), but I am trying to remove the guilt for you if your week looks nothing like it.
I know they are guidelines only, but 150 minutes here, 75 minutes there, lift weights twice, spread it over 4-5 days or everyday, work on your mobility, walk 10,000 steps... it can feel overwhelming, especially if we are new to movement. And it might feel impossible for many of us to squeeze it in. It can leave us thinking “where do I start and what do I prioritise as a busy, time-poor woman just trying to fit ANYTHING in?”.
My best advice is, if you can make some time to move, move how YOU want to. Because that’s what’ll stick. That’s what you’ll enjoy. That’s what you’ll keep coming back to. Does it matter if it doesn’t ‘tick all the boxes’? If it means the difference between exercising and not exercising then in my mind, no, absolutely not! Exercise habits are hard to build even with the best intentions so do what makes you feel good and be gentle on yourself 🙂.
If you need my help to make sense of it all then get in touch.