Getta's #MeTime

11/04/2023

Another article which talks about the power of exercise and the mind.

From wild swimming for the adventurous to journalling to create calm, or to write down a good rant

22/02/2023

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/feb/22/exercise-and-satisfying-relationships-are-the-secrets-to-good-health-in-later-life?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
I am very lucky that all my clients are lovely and therefore every group I train with is like hanging out with my friends too.

New research finds strong social networks and physical activity in mid life can help prevent long-term health conditions

02/11/2022

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/nov/02/can-you-stand-on-one-leg-for-10-seconds-why-balance-could-be-a-matter-of-life-and-death-and-how-to-improve-yours?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
Those who attend my sessions, always have to practise some sort of balance exercise. Here is a reinforcement of why its so important as we get older.

Studies have shown poor balance can be associated with serious health problems – as well as increased risks of falls as we get older. But there are ways to make yours better

12/09/2022

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/sep/13/step-on-it-walking-is-good-for-health-but-walking-faster-is-even-better-study-finds?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
For those who like walking, this is great. Keeping walking but up the pace when you can! Plus you get to your destination quicker :-)

Walking briskly is beneficial for all health outcomes including dementia, heart disease, cancer and death

03/06/2022

The issues highlighted here are things that I talk about with women weekly. Really hope that this is a new chapter for the access that women have to health support in this country.

As ministers plan to publish the first women’s health strategy we look at where things are going wrong – and why

16/04/2022

It's not often that I share personal stories on Facebook but I thought this one was important. My mum had to be taken into hospital last week as she had a very very low heart rate. The wonderful Whipps Cross hospital and Barts Hospital swiftly diagnosed her and treated her with a pacemaker. She is now home and doing marvellously well. Before she was discharged, she was given a complete MOT. All the doctors that treated her, commented on how healthy she was otherwise. She has low cholesterol due to healthy eating, blood pressure is good due to healthy eating and exercise, she has strong muscles and bones due to the strengthening and cardio exercise that she does every week. Life will always throw us some challenges, but if we look after ourselves, our bodies will be better equipped to fight those challenges when we do.

15/09/2021

Just got confirmation that this has been renewed for another year. Looking forward to training the wonderful women of Waltham Forest for the next year!

29/04/2021

The Pelvic Floor makes an appearance in The Guardian.

There are books, podcasts, apps and devices devoted to it. But what’s behind this new obsession with a strong pelvic floor?

05/04/2021

For the past year I have been working with a local community project in Waltham Forest- Salaam Peace. Last week I received a fab t-shirt as part of my "Be the Change" work with women in the community. A great organisation to be part of.

08/03/2021

Happy International Women's Day!! This article talks about some rather awesome women and what they have accomplished. httpss://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/mar/08/readers-on-women-who-changed-the-world-in-2020-international-womens-day-gorman-thunberg?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

We asked you to tell us about women who have made a difference and how they inspired you

10/02/2021

Many of us have been walking during Lockdoen to get that all important break from the house etc. Here is an article which gives lots of ideas on how to vary that walk to make it not only more interesting, but also to bring more health benefits.

You can still get in your cardio—no running required.