
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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I asked a walking coach how she felt about the 12-3-30 walking workout—here’s why she never recommends it to her clients and what you should be doing instead
Trending workouts can be tricky to navigate, especially when they’re not beginner-friendly
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I have bunions, but I can't feel them with these affordable Skechers walking shoes—now 22% off at Zappos
Deal A generous toe box makes the Skechers Max Cushioning Arch Fit Areena perfect for wide feet
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I did 30 minutes of walking yoga every day for a month—here's what I learned
The daily dose brought more than just peace and calm into my life
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Do your gut a favor with this dietitian's gut-friendly veggie-filled fried rice recipe
Keep your tummy happy with this flavorful twist on a favorite
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"If I could choose just five moves to future-proof my body, these would be it"—A trainer says this longevity workout will help you build lasting strength and mobility
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A yoga teacher says these five poses will improve your posture and mobility
All you need is 10 minutes
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Five standing abs exercises this trainer actually uses to improve core strength
Train your abs without hitting the floor
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Put down the protein shake—this high-protein chicken and rice recipe is a better way to refuel after a workout
And it only takes 10 minutes to make
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This might be your last chance to get my favorite waterproof walking shoe, and it's 25% off
Deal These Adidas Gore-Tex shoes are the most watertight I've tested
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A walking coach says this exercise trend can help you hit 10,000 steps a day—here's how
The 666 walking trend could get you to your target
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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 increased my step count back to 10,000 a day after time off—here’s how I did it sustainably
It took me five weeks to get back to the ideal range
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Hip stretches not working for you? These five dynamic movements did wonders for my mobility—and they're physical therapist-approved
I tried this dynamic hip stretch routine and it felt so good I had to ask a physical therapist to find out why it was so effective
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I'm an expert at finding comfy walking shoes—and I know these discounted Brooks Glycerins are going to sell out immediately
You can get the Glycerin 21 for $50 cheaper than usual but I don't think this deal will be available for long
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Quick! There's a huge 45% off my favorite budget walking shoe and some sizes are already sold out
Deal These Columbia shoes can go both off-road and on
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Boost your gut health with this dietitian's fiber-packed oatmeal recipe
Give your good gut bacteria some love with this prebiotic-rich breakfast
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I test walking shoes every day and my favorite Skechers walking shoe is 24% off at Zappos
Deal Get these bouncy Skechers for just over $75
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Forget the gym—all you need are two dumbbells and five moves to build muscle all over at home
Workout Work all the main muscle groups in just 20 minutes with this dumbbell workout
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A writer used this exact walking pad to hit 8,000 steps a day for a year—and it's reduced by $100 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Deal My colleague loves this under-desk treadmill and it's currently the cheapest it's ever been
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I'm a fitness writer and my favorite Nike shoe is currently more than $50 off at Dick's
Deal Get the Nike Pegasus 41 for just $83.99
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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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