Skin:Secrets — Val Simpson

Perimenopause and menopause are times of change, which should also signal to you that your workout and exercise habits also need a little reset and revamp. For many women, with the demands of midlife in addition to work, we are often caught between teens who still need us and older parents also requiring support. We become very time poor and motivation can also wane with the drop in oestrogen that occurs during perimenopause This time in our life comes with a lot of questions, some uncertainties and sometimes a feeling of being overwhelmed. The good news is that training smart,...

‘Is working out good for your skin?’ As a personal trainer, this is a question I’m often asked.  And the quick answer is ‘yes’!  I often discuss with clients the mind / body connection and how the benefits of exercise go way beyond changes to body shape or size. Also discussed is how exercise improves mood, mental resilience and stress levels which, also, have an impact on skin health. The fact is, the skin reflects the health of both body and mind. Aside from the obvious overall health and longevity benefits, there’s a pretty amazing connection between exercise and skin health....

When you embrace exercise, it will give you a natural glow and make you feel good in many ways. Below, I share my tips on how to get started, how to keep going and ways to avoid that crash and burn. For those short of time in their routine there’s always a way to add extra steps or movement but you have to be clever, consistent and disciplined about it.  How about Parking further away will get in those extra steps Getting off the train/tube/bus a stop earlier so that you walk further Rather than a sat down coffee catch...