
Lou Mudge
Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.
Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.
Lou enjoys wild swimming, hiking and horse riding. She particularly loves Eryri, Exmoor, Dartmoor and the Peak District national parks for these activities, but can also be found jumping in her local river after a long day at work in the summer.
She is also a keen gardener and grows a lot of her own food organically, using permaculture and companion planting principles. She tries to eat locally sourced, ethically raised meat and get as much of her protein as possible from vegetarian sources.
Good sleep practice, meditation and journaling have been a big part of Lou’s journey with health as tools for the improvement of overall quality of life.
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All you need is a set of dumbbells and these five simple exercises to build stronger armsMemorize this simple routine and you can use it anytime you need an upper-body workout
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Lower-back pain made me want to quit glute workouts—a physical therapist changed my mind and gave me five low-impact exercises to build glute strength insteadI asked a physical therapist why my lower back hurts after glute workouts
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A Pilates instructor says this inexpensive piece of equipment can encourage better posture and reduce neck tensionHere are three dynamic moves to try with this versatile exercise tool
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Do you have weak wrists? A physical therapist shares four exercises to strengthen, stabilize and restore your wrist mobilityIf your wrists are your weakest link, try these drills
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A yoga instructor says these are the four poses you should be doing to open your tight hips and build hip strength as you ageTight hips can reduce your mobility as you age—here’s how to fix them
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A personal trainer says these are the four exercises every walker should be doing to build walking strengthGet your muscles ready for longer distances with simple movements that don’t require any special equipment
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Reduce your risk of falls and strengthen your bones with this trainer’s three simple home exercises for a functionally strong bodyDo these exercises regularly if you want to live a long, healthy life
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A Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience says these are the six exercises she wishes desk workers would do to strengthen and stabilize their shouldersEliminate soreness with these simple moves
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Three moves to support your knees and alleviate joint pain, recommended by an orthopedic physical therapistThese exercises address three common causes of knee pain: tight hip flexors, tight inner thigh muscles and restricted ankle mobility
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I asked an expert who works with seniors to recommend three exercises for the over-50s to build lifelong functional strength—here’s what he saidGetting older doesn't have to mean getting weaker
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A Pilates instructor recommends these two simple exercises to strengthen your core and support your lower backBuild a strong foundation with these core exercises
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An expert trainer says this full-body dumbbell workout combines strength training and cardio for the most efficient 10 minutes of your dayThese combo exercises hit every major muscle group
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Crunches can be a pain in the neck! A physical therapist and neck pain specialist recommends three core-strengthening alternativesThese bodyweight exercises offer neck and back alignment while you work your core
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“Lower body strength is one of the greatest predictors of healthy aging and independence”—here’s how a Pilates teacher suggests building lower-body muscle in just three movesThe exercises will help to keep you mobile and active into old age
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A trainer says these five resistance band exercises hit the areas that your standard leg workout usually missesTake leg day to the next level
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I asked a longevity-focused personal trainer what three exercises he wishes everyone would do to live a long, healthy lifeThis expert identifies three key areas of the body to focus on, and explains why
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You don’t have to run to get fitter—this 20-minute treadmill walking workout is a great cardio session that’s gentle on your jointsAdd a low-impact challenge to your day in just 20 minutes
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If you experience hand pain from desk work, a certified hand therapist says you should do these three exercisesRelieve stiffness with these three gentle exercises
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I asked a pelvic physical therapist how to fix my hip pain and her answer surprised meStretching your tight hips may not be enough
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Master the basics of Pilates with these five beginner-friendly moves that will teach you body awareness, flexibility and build your core strengthWant to try Pilates but not sure where to start? Here’s your roadmap
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How strong is your deep core? If you struggle with lower back pain, poor balance or weak posture, you may need to try these three strengthening exercisesThis equipment-free core workout goes deeper than just the superficial abs
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You can build muscle after 70 by working out once a week—a physical therapist explains howAs little as a single session a week can lead to meaningful results in health and functional strength for seniors
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A NASM-certified trainer walks at the same time every day to make exercise a habit—here’s how to follow in her footstepsAn evening walk can help you squeeze regular exercise into your day
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A strength specialist’s simple techniques to get stronger glutes at home without equipmentAll you need is an elevated surface and these three exercises to keep challenging your glutes
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