Body Confidence

Meet Mel Larkin

We invited Mel in for an interview and asked her about making menopause mainstream. During the interview she gave some great tips in how to get started.

Exercise can help

Exercise, particularly resistance training using weights, bodyweight or bands, can go a long way in helping you reclaim your body confidence.

Would you believe nearly 1 in 2 adult women reported feeling more concerned with the way they look during the pandemic lockdown? ^[1]

AND nearly 70% of adult women report withdrawing from activities due to their body image. ^[2]

Resistance training for as little as 20 to 30 minutes, 2 to 3 times a week is enough to see results.

In the first 2-3 weeks, you should notice increases in strength and after 4-6 weeks, you should start to see the amazing toning effects of your hard work. As with any training plan, consistency is key.

Gyms are intimidating so start at home!

Stepping into a gym can feel intimidating at times. There is no reason why you can’t start your resistance training journey at home – many strength training exercises can be performed with minimal or no equipment from the comfort of your own house. We’ve reached out to an experienced fitness professional who has curated a series of at-home resistance training exercises, specifically geared towards those of you who want to feel body positive again. The carefully-selected list of plans have been chosen to benefit everyone, but especially beginners.

Once you start feeling comfortable with the basic exercises, you could try some of the more advanced plans or get in touch with a professional for specialised support.

You’re not alone

If you want to take your training to the next level, have questions or need extra assistance, then why not speak to one of our expert professionals below? They can help you with simple things like how to perform an exercise correctly, as well as designing bespoke plans for your specific needs.