Weight training, also known as resistance or strength training, can often be undervalued when it comes to women’s exercise. 　　Research out of the University of Northern Iowa backs this up, showing there’s a huge training gap between men and women, with only 20% of women undertaking any form of strength training regularly, compared to 50% of men. 　　One of the...

　　In order to align your workouts and diet with your monthly cycle, it’s important to track your cycle so you’re aware of the different stages you’re at each point of the month – this will help you tailor your routine to suit the changes in your body. 　　Progesterone and oestrogen levels will be at their lowest during the start of...

　　In almost all of my postnatal classes and sessions, women often ask me, ‘will I ever get my pre-baby body back?’ First of all I remind them that they never actually lost their body. It’s the exact same body they had, it just took on a whole new role and form. 　　And secondly I tell them never to ‘punish’ their...

　　When it comes to reaching that time of the month, it’s rare to find a single woman firing on all cylinders. The fluctuation in hormones affects most of us physically, emotionally and mentally. 　　In fact, some women can be impacted so severely that it renders them unable to carry out their everyday lives normally. 　　The good news is that more...

　　We all dream of visiting the worlds best places. But in what’s shaping up to be the most expensive year to travel since before the pandemic, its also good to branch out. One of the biggest travel trends of 2024 is destination “dupes”—affordable alternatives that are just as dreamy and beautiful as the most popular places but aren’t as expensive...

　　According to the Sleep Foundation, a healthy amount of sleep for an adult per night is 7-8 hours. However, the reality is that more than one third of us get less than 7 hours of sleep per night on average. 　　So why, as adults, have we become so rubbish at sleeping? And why are women worse at it than men?...

　　My buddy Stuart Palley and I went fishing on the Sea of Cortez a few days ago. We knew we’d be in an open panga, with plenty of salt water coming into the boat. And in that environment a professional photographer would normally carry his bodies and lenses in a hard-sided Pelican case. But Stu wanted to travel with just...

　　The holy grail for pack design? Perfectly balancing weight, comfort, and durability. The new deuter Aircontact Ultra 40+5 nails that elusive sweet spot, thanks to cutting-edge materials and a redesigned suspension system. The 40+5 offers hikers outstanding carrying capacity and a cushy feel—all in a sleek, sub-three-pound package. 　　The Aircontact Ultra’s design story starts with an impeccable pedigree. In 2022,...

　　We know it's possible to maximise your training performance throughout your menstrual cycle, but here we outline the best nutritional strategies to pair with that training during specific points of the month. 　　A powerful natural process 　　One of the largest physiological differences between the sexes is the constant, predictable fluctuation of female hormones caused by the menstruation cycle. 　　Historically, this...

　　Weve all felt the sweet relief that comes when feet are finally released from their sweaty, high-performance foot prisons. Because they’re made to be comfortable, camp shoes offer a soothing antidote. On many adventures and expeditions, camp shoes should be considered an essential piece of gear. 　　Historically, thru-hikers and other adventurists have simply repurposed pre-existing models of comfortable footwear as...

　　The monthly menstrual cycle’s no walk in the park for females, often bringing with it a host of unpleasant side-effects making you feel not so great. But is there really such thing as the period flu? And what can we do to mitigate against it? 　　What is period flu? 　　While some may breeze through their monthly period with only minor...

　　The last thing you might feel like doing is training while experiencing menopausal symptoms, but the right exercises can help. Here, Janette Carey provides the strength training advice, while Helen O'Leary has the Pilates exercises… 　　What is the menopause? 　　Menopause is a natural biological process and is not considered a medical condition. However, it can have a huge affect on...