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Is your weak core causing problems in menopause? core menopause Feb 02, 2023

You will notice changes to your body in menopause, but changes to the core are sometimes tricky to spot.

In this video I will be sharing 10 changes that you might be experiencing, let me know in the comments which ones apply to you...and if you're keen to understand more about how you can fix these...

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Why I am actively encouraging my members to cancel exercise menopause midlife perimenopause pilates Sep 09, 2022

It sounds worse than it is. Of course I don't want anyone to leave the THRIVE membership, but I am also aware that in times like these where people are worried about finances and what the winter may bring, it's important to be transparent about the process for cancelling.

My mission with THRIVE is ...

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6 ways to boost your energy chronic fatigue energy exercise menopause pilates rest sleep Jun 23, 2022

I wish I needed less rest. 

Chronic illness and fatigue throughout my teens and twenties means that I have trained myself to live my life managing my "clear space" so that my diary isn't too full, my plans aren't too hectic and I have down time scheduled in.  I remember a clear day at university wh...

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Is menopause a "women's issue" in your workplace? genderpaygap menopause menopauseatwork menopauseintheworkplace perimenopause pilates May 26, 2022

Last week I had a conversation with an HR director who was keen to work with me but was struggling to find the budget because the board viewed creating a menopause friendly workspace as a “women’s issue”.

And so I thought it might be useful to elaborate on just a few of the ways that Menopause is a...

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Most Popular Session from 2021 - Full Body Flow core full body menopause pilates stretches Mar 07, 2022

This "Full body flow" is was the most popular class from the 2021 THRIVE calendar, it is challenging for coordination and control, don't be fooled by the chilled vibe of the title!

I hope you'll give this session and go, but always remember that not every move is going to suit every "body".

In T...

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10 Minute Mobiliser for Tight Hips hip pain hip stretch hips menopause midlife pialtes stretching Jan 15, 2022

Tight hips are very common in women so in this video I will show you some simple stretches and exercised to help release them. It's important that we don't put up with tight hips because this can quickly become an issue for our knees, pelvis, or lower back when the body develops compensation pattern...

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3 Reasons Your Back Pain Is Worse in Midlife back pain lower back pain menopause menopause pain Jan 15, 2022

1. Muscle mass

From approximately 40+, the average age for the beginning of peri/menopause and the time when our estrogen levels begin to drop, our muscle mass is decreasing by 1% every year. Over time, that reduction has big implications on your skeletal support structure meaning if you’re someone...

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Lower Back Release back pain backache lower back pain menopause menopause pain Jan 07, 2022

Is your lower back tight, sore, or achey? Give this session a go to help to release this area to allow some relief from pain, some mobility and blood flow, and some awareness of the impact of movement on the lower back. Enjoy and let me know how you feel after.

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Pilates for Lower Back Pain in Midlife lower back pain menopause pain pilates Oct 26, 2021

If you are struggling with back pain in midlife, read on...

Firstly, you’re not alone. This is common for women in midlife. There is a fix.

Women in midlife often start their journey into back pain with a sudden and unexpected dose of “pulling a muscle”, “throwing their back out”, “slipping a disk” ...

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10 Minute Pilates Workout for Menopause Stress Relief menopause stress Oct 21, 2021

This session is perfect for you if you are in need of 10 minutes you-time! Find a quiet space with no distractions and you'll be amazed at what a difference just 10 minutes can make to your stress levels, your tension, and your focus. Perfect for a lunch break reset, or as a cool down after other ex...

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5 Ways Movement Will Ease Menopause anxiety joint pain menopause sleep weight gain Oct 06, 2021

Could it really be possible that movement could help to ease your symptoms of menopause? YES!  It can have a huge impact on some of the more negative symptoms you might be experiencing, here’s how…

Weight gain

A recent quote from my Core Group “I wish I looked the way I did 2 years ago with less

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