
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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A yoga instructor says you’ll get a stronger core if you practice these three poses
You don’t need to do crunches to build a better core
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Five exercises a personal trainer and former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader recommends to build full-body strength
All you need is a resistance band
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If you’re over 55, a yoga instructor says these are the three poses you should be doing daily to improve your balance and mobility
Hone your balance and mobility as you approach retirement
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A personal trainer says these are the three most effective exercises to strengthen your upper body
Expert-approved moves to incorporate into your workout routine
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My favorite walking headphones are as cheap as they were for Amazon Prime Day
Still the cheapest I've ever seen them!
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I asked a fitness instructor for her top five pelvic floor strengthening exercises—here's what she recommends
All you need is a Pilates ball and these five moves
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I start my day with this simple reclined yoga pose, and here’s why I think you should too
This pose eased my abdominal pain and opened up my hips
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I’ve finally nailed carbonara for vegetarians, and it only took one small addition
Put down the pancetta! This sauce doesn’t need it
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A walking expert says there are two types of walking, here’s why both are important for your health
You probably don’t realise you’re doing one type, but it also contributes to your step count and improves your health
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A personal trainer says these are the three exercises you should be doing regularly if you want to live a long, healthy life
These exercises are non-negotiable if you want to maintain independence as you age
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“Deceptively simple but highly effective”—Pilates instructor recommends beginners try these three glute exercises to build strength and muscle
If you’re just starting to work out, try these moves
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Only got 15 minutes to train your core? This Pilates instructor says these are the three moves you should do
Equipment-free moves to strengthen your mid-body
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Forget 10,000 steps—what should you do if 1,000 steps a day is your goal?
It’s important to start walking again after time off, but this might be easier said than done
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I tried doing this simple yoga stretch before bed for a week and my lower back pain has disappeared
I’m a belly sleeper and it’s started to impact my mobility—this move has sorted it out
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I use this sauce for everything and it’s delicious, high in fiber and good for your gut
This sauce will change your life
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A personal trainer says these are the three exercises you should be doing regularly if you walk a lot
If you love to walk, add these moves to your routine to reduce the chances of getting an injury
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Last day to shop these unbeatable Prime Day discounts on Skechers with prices as low as $17
Deal My top 10 Prime Day Skechers deals
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I’m a fitness writer and this is the best kettlebell deal I’ve seen so far this Prime Day
Deal I love cast iron kettlebells like this one, which has been reduced by 36%
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One shoe to do it all—the Nike Pegasus 41 is great for walking, running and looking good, and it’s under $85
Deal Get the latest Nike Pegasus for a bargain in the summer sales
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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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I asked a trainer for their top five resistance band moves to strengthen the whole body—here’s what they recommend
This instructor’s 10-minute workout will train your whole body
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I'm a fitness writer, and these are my top 10 Prime Day fitness deals under $20
Get some Prime Day fitness discounts
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The most comfortable Skechers shoe I’ve ever tested is now under $70 in the Prime Day sale
Deal These competitively priced shoes are even cheaper for Prime Day
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I walk five miles a day with these earbuds, which offer all-day comfort, and now they're less than $30 in the Prime Day sales
This is the lowest price I've seen these earbuds sell for
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