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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“If I could only prescribe one exercise to improve walking, this would be it,” says a physical therapistUse this simple exercise to build lower-body strength
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I asked a personal trainer who uses GLP-1s how weight loss drugs have changed how she works out—here are three exercises she loves right nowBurning calories is out, building muscle is in
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How a Pilates instructor overcame major health setbacks to become stronger than ever—here’s her weekly workout routinePlus tips on how to build your own realistic fitness routine
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A Pilates instructor thinks this underrated piece of equipment is better than dumbbells for teaching controlled movement and body alignment“Dumbbells train your muscles to produce more force, while this trains your body to use that strength with greater control, balance and efficiency”
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“I want my training to support longevity and performance—to feel good today and 30 years from now,” says Peloton instructor Rebecca Kennedy. Here's her week of workoutsThe instructor has two simple bits of advice to help you stay on track with your own workout schedule
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The three things a spine surgeon wishes everyone would do to improve their core stabilityDon’t let a sedentary lifestyle increase your chances of developing a back problem
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A physical therapist shares everything he learned while stroller runningHere’s how to safely log some miles with your little ones
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A personal trainer is a carer for two elderly family members—this is the gentle five-move workout she does to keep them active and mobileThese lower-body moves will help you build strength and independence without having to go to the gym
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All you need is a set of dumbbells, a bench and these four moves to improve your core strength and balanceThese four exercises recruit your core and challenge your balance
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Every time I feel anxious, I reach for this seven-minute headspace meditation—here’s how it helpsHow embracing uncertainty made me a calmer person
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This expert wrote a book on Tai Chi for fall prevention—he recommends you try this exercise to build stability and improve your balanceA leading expert tells us how Tai Chi can help with fall prevention
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Improve your coordination skills while challenging your balance and stability with these four physical therapist-recommended exercisesYou can improve your physical coordination with practice and these four exercises
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Three poses a yoga teacher recommends over-55s practice regularly to maintain their balance and stay mobileCombat age-related muscle loss and joint stiffness with these beginner-friendly poses
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I asked two scientists to help me stop endlessly scrolling on social media—this one trick worked really wellHow you can use your brain’s reward system to tackle unwanted habits
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A certified kettlebell specialist uses these three moves to build a strong, powerful coreDon't worry, this ab workout is crunch-free
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I asked a Pilates instructor which five lower-body moves she would teach a beginner—here’s what she suggests and how to progress themBuild a stronger lower body without equipment
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The one move this trainer does to properly engage her core before every deadliftAll you need is a stability ball
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I asked a Tai Chi expert for the first two things he teaches every beginnerThese simple lessons will prepare you to unlock the benefits of Tai Chi
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You don’t need heavy weights to strengthen your lower body if you know this exercise trickA strength and conditioning specialist shares how to get the most out of your light weights with these three lower-body exercises
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If you can’t sit cross-legged comfortably, a Pilates teacher says you can improve your hip mobility with these simple exercisesThese five beginner-friendly moves will target the muscles supporting your hips
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A fitness specialist shares how he finally mastered the Romanian deadlift and how he teaches clients to do the sameThe cue that made all the difference to executing this essential home exercise
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Shop the 50 best deals in REI's Labor Day sale, all with 50% off or more—featuring newly discounted items from the North Face, Patagonia, Arc'teryx and moreDeal This is hands down the best REI sale I've ever seen in years
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Three exercises a physical therapist wishes everyone over 60 would do to develop the strength to get off the floor unaidedBoost your strength and mobility with these equipment-free moves
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All you need is 10 minutes to do this trainer’s beginner-friendly HIIT workout—no equipment neededCan high-intensity interval training be beginner-friendly? This trainer thinks it can
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