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 Snowdonia, 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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My ab roller changed my life—if I was shopping for a new one this is the one I'd pick
Deal My ab wheel has helped me build impressive core strength but it hurts my wrists—here's what I'd pick instead
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I added kettlebell halos to my workouts and was surprised at this unexpected payoff
Kettlebell workout If you struggle with spatial awareness, this movement might help
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It only takes one kettlebell and five moves to build stronger glutes and quads
Kettlebell workout Try this personal trainer’s lower-body kettlebell workout
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Use these three stretches to help you achieve the most mobile hips of your life
Hip mobility Get better hip mobility in just three steps with these quick stretches
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I tried this four-minute walking meditation to combat the Sunday scaries and it helped me feel more grounded
Mindfulness If you get pre-week anxiety, a walking meditation might be just the thing you need—it certainly helped me
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How this one simple change to the way I make breakfast helps me to eat healthier
Recipe Not a morning person? Try prepping your breakfast the night before
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I didn't think I was well enough to do daily yoga until I tried this app that's designed with people like me in mind
Apps I’ve never been able to stick with yoga, but the Yoga for Pain app has been a game-changer
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This trainer's 200-rep bodyweight challenge builds muscle all over and only takes 25 minutes
Workouts Fit a workout into your lunch break with this equipment-free challenge
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I test walking shoes for a living and Hoka's best slip-on shoe is currently 25% off at REI
Deal Want a shoe that can do everything? Get the Hoka Transport for almost $40 less
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I asked a gut health expert for her top three tips for a happier, healthier digestive system
Healthy eating Three things you can do to benefit your gut health
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Save 40% on my favorite budget walking shoe, now under $60 at Backcountry
Deal I wore these Columbia shoes almost every day for six months, and you'll want to too
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The best walking shoes: 15 comfortable sneakers that you can wear all day
Buying Guide Whether you're on your feet all day or planning a long-distance hike, these are the best walking shoes to see you through
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Epic reductions on Nike sportswear in its hard-to-find sales section
Deals Stock up on Nike apparel in its well-hidden sale section
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All you need is four moves and a kettlebell to build strong glutes and toned legs
Workout Build strength and stability in your lower body with this kettlebell routine
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Massive Adidas sale at REI with up to 50% off
Deals Stock up on Adidas apparel with epic discounts at REI
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Put the maple syrup down! Here's how I'll make Pancake Day tasty without resorting to sugar
Recipe I like sweet pancakes but they get boring quickly—here's how I bring more flavor to my Pancake Day
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I tried walking yoga and I was amazed by how calm it made me feel
Yoga Have you heard of walking yoga? I gave it a try and felt better than ever
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Everything is better in black—get my favorite shoe from Nike in all black for 25% off at REI
Deal Comfortable and goes with everything—grab these all-black sneakers from Nike for under $100
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"The more muscle we have, the longer we live"—this trainer explains how strength training is the key to longevity and where to start
Workouts I asked an expert trainer why maintaining muscle mass is so important as we get older, and where to start with a strength training routine
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Skip sit-ups and strengthen your core with this four-move standing abs workout instead
Workout If you’re not a fan of crunches, this could be the abs workout you’ve been looking for
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If sitting cross-legged is uncomfortable, a Pilates instructor suggests opening your hips with these four exercises
Flexibility Loosen tight hips and increase mobility by adding this routine to your week
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I tried this quick method from the meditation app Calm to stop my mind racing
Mindfulness Stop spinning thoughts in their tracks with this mindfulness trick
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A yoga instructor explains how to release tension in your hips with three easy movements
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I've found reductions of up to $100 in Hoka's sale section
Deals Get Hoka sale items from $9.99 with apparel, shoes and accessories galore
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