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 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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I asked an expert who works with seniors to recommend three exercises for the over-50s to build lifelong functional strength—here’s what he saidGetting older doesn't have to mean getting weaker
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A Pilates instructor recommends these two simple exercises to strengthen your core and support your lower backBuild a strong foundation with these core exercises
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An expert trainer says this full-body dumbbell workout combines strength training and cardio for the most efficient 10 minutes of your dayThese combo exercises hit every major muscle group
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Crunches can be a pain in the neck! A physical therapist and neck pain specialist recommends three core-strengthening alternativesThese bodyweight exercises offer neck and back alignment while you work your core
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“Lower body strength is one of the greatest predictors of healthy aging and independence”—here’s how a Pilates teacher suggests building lower-body muscle in just three movesThe exercises will help to keep you mobile and active into old age
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A trainer says these five resistance band exercises hit the areas that your standard leg workout usually missesTake leg day to the next level
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I asked a longevity-focused personal trainer what three exercises he wishes everyone would do to live a long, healthy lifeThis expert identifies three key areas of the body to focus on, and explains why
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You don’t have to run to get fitter—this 20-minute treadmill walking workout is a great cardio session that’s gentle on your jointsAdd a low-impact challenge to your day in just 20 minutes
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If you experience hand pain from desk work, a certified hand therapist says you should do these three exercisesRelieve stiffness with these three gentle exercises
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I asked a pelvic physical therapist how to fix my hip pain and her answer surprised meStretching your tight hips may not be enough
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Master the basics of Pilates with these five beginner-friendly moves that will teach you body awareness, flexibility and build your core strengthWant to try Pilates but not sure where to start? Here’s your roadmap
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How strong is your deep core? If you struggle with lower back pain, poor balance or weak posture, you may need to try these three strengthening exercisesThis equipment-free core workout goes deeper than just the superficial abs
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You can build muscle after 70 by working out once a week—a physical therapist explains howAs little as a single session a week can lead to meaningful results in health and functional strength for seniors
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A NASM-certified trainer walks at the same time every day to make exercise a habit—here’s how to follow in her footstepsAn evening walk can help you squeeze regular exercise into your day
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A strength specialist’s simple techniques to get stronger glutes at home without equipmentAll you need is an elevated surface and these three exercises to keep challenging your glutes
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The two upper-body dumbbell exercises everybody should do to correct muscular imbalancesWork on your weakest link with these essential moves from a strength and conditioning coach
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A physical therapist thinks resistance bands belong in every workout routine—here are three exercises she lovesAdd extra resistance to your workout without weights
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A Pilates master trainer shares her ultimate ankle weight workout to build lower-body strengthThese six exercises will strengthen your legs, glutes, hips, calves and core
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Forget crunches—these three exercises will strengthen your deep core without weightsAnd each can be progressed as your core gets stronger
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The Pilates magic circle is this instructor’s favorite piece of equipment—here’s why she loves it and three exercises to tryThis unassuming piece of equipment can help you work the right muscles
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An ex-NFL sports rehab specialist says you should do these four exercises to support and stabilize sore kneesIf your knees hurt, it might be these other muscles that are the problem
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A personal trainer says you can burn more calories on a 20-minute walk by adding intervals—here’s howThis plan will also engage your lower-body muscles and boost your fitness
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This simple three-move routine can build upper-body strength at home for years to comeThese three strengthening moves hit all the major muscles and can be scaled up without equipment
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A physical therapist says you can restore mobility to your hips with these four movements—no equipment requiredMoving your hips in all the ways they were designed to can reduce the pressure on your joints
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