Exercise is vital for maintaining strength, independence and vitality well into our later years, but it's easy to lose your fitness mojo in midlife. Personal trainer Elizabeth Davies joins Liz to talk about the power of movement – and easy ways to get started.

They discuss how fitness has been marketed as a way to lose weight or build a ‘summer body’, and why the focus should be on being strong, not skinny.

Elizabeth also explains the importance of midlife fitness for heart and bone health, tips for navigating pelvic floor weakness and how to save time by cutting your workout in half.

In this episode:

· The importance of training for our later years

· How much cardio we really need

· Protecting heart and bone health

· How to exercise with pelvic floor weakness

· Do we need to lift heavy weights?

· Ways to cut your training session in half

Links mentioned in the episode:

· WHO guidance on physical activity

More from Elizabeth:

· Follow Elizabeth on Instagram

· Order Training For Your Old Lady Body

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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What if you could supercharge your water to improve gut health, clear brain fog and increase your energy? Liz talks about fascinating new longevity research into structured water – what is it, and how is it better for us?

Plus: natural remedies to boost low mood in midlife, tips for improving bone health, whether broken sleep still counts, and a guide to peptides and their safety.

In this episode:

· What is structured water and what are the health benefits?

· Improving bone health with diet and exercise

· Explaining peptides and how safe they are

· Natural remedies to lift a low mood

· Does broken sleep count towards the recommended amount?

Links mentioned in the episode:

· Sleep Cycle app

· Balance Menopause app

· The Naked Pharmacy Saffrosun Calm

· Podcast with Professor Matthew Walker on longevity and sleep

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Lynnike Swerts (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

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Sluggish digestion? Energy crash at 3pm? Struggling to lose weight? There could be a surprisingly simple solution. Celebrity chef and broadcaster Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tells Liz how supporting our gut with more fibre could be one of the most impactful changes we make to our health.

They discuss how over 90% of the population are not getting the recommended amount of fibre and why it’s increasing our risk of disease.

Hugh also shares tips for reducing the discomfort and bloating often experienced when eating fibrous foods, plus easy ways to add more fibre to our day.

In this episode:

· How a lack of gut diversity is increasing our risk of disease

· Hugh welcomes a delivery of goats!

· Tips for making veg more interesting

· How to cope with gas and bloating

· Cheap and easy ways to add fibre to meals

More from Hugh:

· Follow Hugh on Instagram

· Order Hugh’s book High Fibre Heroes

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram

Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

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