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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If you're new to running and finding it hard, this exercise physiologist may have the answer
Running While running can be hard, you might be making it harder than it needs to be
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Save $35 on my favorite trail walking shoes—now 25% off a REI
Deal If you need some tough trail-walking shoes, look no further
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Boost your daily step count without going outside with this trainer's 22-minute indoor walking workout
Walking This trainer's indoor walking workout will boost your metabolism without putting pressure on your joints
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Need an easy high-protein lunch in under five minutes? You need to know about this no-cook recipe with 40g protein per serving
Recipe It's always helpful to a fallback lunch recipe, especially when it's as delicious and high in protein as this one
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Here's when it's definitely better to walk on a treadmill, according to an exercise physiologist
Walking The shock absorbers in treadmills are especially welcome in these situations
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I test walking shoes for a living and my favorite pair of Skechers are currently reduced by up to 31%
Deal Get these bouncy Skechers for under $70
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Why are my hips so tight? I asked a physical therapist and got her advice on how to stretch them
Flexibility I asked a physical therapist how best to stretch my hips, here's what they recommended
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A yoga teacher recommends doing this one thing before you start your day to tune into your body
Yoga Do this practice before you get out of bed in the morning
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Need a lunch that will get you through the day? This 10-minute recipe is full of protein to fuel a busy afternoon
Recipe Try this low-carb, high-protein lunch recipe next time you're stuck for ideas
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You can still get 30% off pairs of the Hoka Bondi 8 at REI, but hurry—this deal won't last forever
Deal My favorite walking shoe of 2024 is still reduced
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I tried this 10-minute meditation and it helped me to relax after an intense day
Mindfulness Can 10 minutes of meditation make that much of a difference? It did for me
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How do you increase your step count safely? An exercise physiologist weighs in
Walking Did you know anything more than a 500-step increase per week can increase your risk of injury?
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This equipment-free deep core workout uses the power of the breath to strengthen your muscles
Pilates Get a stronger mid-body with these five moves
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Bulgarian split squats are tough, but this trainer's method makes them easier
Workout Perfect your split squat form with this trainer’s step-by-step guide
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The Hoka sale continues with just under 20% off the Hoka Clifton 9 at REI
Deal Get the award-winning Hoka Clifton 9 for almost $30 less this weekend
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Half-price Hokas! Some of my favorite hybrid walking shoes are 50% at REI
Deal The Hoka Transport is a popular shoe for comfy, well-supported miles
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Here's how I would make this low-calorie risotto recipe even tastier—and still keep it under 400 calories
Recipe I found this butternut squash risotto recipe that's only 330 calories, but if you have the time to spare, tweaking the method will make it much creamier
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"It feels good!"—shake off a stiff neck and shoulders with these eight simple stretches
Pilates Try these Pilates-inspired upper body stretches to energize your body and calm your mind
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My favorite walking shoe of 2024, the Hoka Bondi 8, is 30% off at REI this weekend
Deal REI has a 30% reduction on both men's and women's styles
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My disability makes it difficult for me to cook, but this no-chop slow cooker recipe is designed with people like me in mind
Healthy eating This recipe is disability-friendly and nutritionally balanced
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Try this yoga instructor's 10-minute flow to relax your whole body before bed
Yoga Relax after a long day and release the tension in your muscles
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This trainer's one full-body exercise works eight muscle groups and only takes a few minutes to complete
Workout Try this ultimate compound exercise to build full-body strength
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"A healthy spine is a resilient one": A Pilates expert shares three moves for building a strong, well-supported spine
Pilates Try this pilates instructor's three beginner-friendly moves to support your back
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You only need four moves to build leg strength and better balance at home
This workout will improve lower-body strength, hip mobility and muscle endurance
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