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A recent study has highlighted something that many health and fitness professionals have been encouraging for years: strength training isn't just about building muscle or improving appearance – it could help you live a longer, healthier life. Researchers found that people who completed around 90–120 minutes of strength training each week had a lower risk of premature death. Even more impressive, the benefits increased when strength training was combined with regular aerobic e

I’m delighted to announce that I am now a fully qualified Fitness Pilates Instructor and will soon be launching a range of new classes and programmes through Thrivewell Coaching. Fitness Pilates Classes Fitness Pilates combines the principles of Pilates with functional fitness exercises to help improve: Core strength Posture and alignment Flexibility and mobility Balance and coordination Overall wellbeing Whether you’re new to exercise or looking for a low-impact way to stay

Are you looking for friendly, supportive personal training in Brentwood? I currently have limited availability for: ✔ One-to-one personal training ✔ Two-to-one sessions with a friend or partner At Thrivewell Coaching, I support women who want to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident — especially during midlife and menopause. Whether you’re: Returning to exercise after a break Struggling with motivation Feeling low in energy Wanting to build strength and confidence Look

Every year, Mental Health Awareness Week reminds us how important it is to pause, reflect, and prioritise our emotional wellbeing. Life can often feel overwhelming with work, family responsibilities, menopause symptoms, stress, poor sleep, or simply trying to keep up with daily demands. At Thrivewell Coaching, I believe that wellbeing doesn’t have to mean huge life changes. Often, it’s the small, consistent steps that make the biggest difference. Looking After Your Mental Wel

Why Women Need Support During Menopause — Not Just Advice Menopause can feel incredibly lonely. Many women go through it feeling confused, exhausted, emotional, and unlike themselves while still trying to carry on with everyday life, work, family, and responsibilities. For some women, symptoms appear gradually. For others, they seem to arrive overnight. Suddenly sleep changes. Energy drops. Confidence disappears. Weight changes. Motivation feels harder. Anxiety increases. And

Starting Thrivewell Coaching has been a dream built from passion, purpose, and a genuine desire to help women feel good in themselves again. For so many women, life becomes about looking after everyone else first. Between work, family, responsibilities, and the endless mental load, it’s easy for your own health and wellbeing to slip further and further down the list. Over time, this can leave you feeling tired, disconnected, unmotivated, and unsure where to even begin. I crea