
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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My chronic pain was keeping me awake until I started doing this gentle mobility routine before bedThis is how I managed something called painsomnia
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I’ve tested more than 50 pairs of walking shoes and the best for wide feet is now under $60Deal These are the comfiest shoes I’ve found for my bunions
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We test the best probiotic supplements for boosting gut healthImprove your digestion, reduce bloating, and support your immune system with these top-rated probiotics
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A physical therapist says you should work on strengthening this often overlooked area if you want to age well and stay independentThese three simple moves can improve your grip strength
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Did you know you can start building strong glutes without any equipment? An expert trainer explains howBeginners can train their glutes at home with these three bodyweight exercises
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Improve your balance and walking posture with this 30-minute walking Pilates treadmill workoutApply Pilates principles to walking to make your session more effective, says this instructor
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A trainer says these three simple exercises are the secret to a strong core—here’s whyDejon Noel-Williams says these no-equipment moves will teach you how to keep your core stable while the rest of your body moves
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I asked a yoga instructor how to improve my hip mobility and she recommended this 10-minute, beginner-friendly flowAll you need is 10 minutes to loosen your tight hips
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Hate crunches? These four dumbbell moves strengthen your deep core muscles without having to get on the floorThese standing exercises will work your deep core while building full-body strength
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If you have sore shoulders, you may be overusing this muscle—here are two exercises a physical therapist recommends to improve mobility and stabilityThese moves are great for anyone who spends hours working at a desk
By Lou Mudge Published
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I’m a fitness writer and these are my best picks of the Lululemon We Made Too Much sectionHere's how you can get more Lululemon for your money
By Lou Mudge Published
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Over 60 and new to exercise? A veteran personal trainer shares his top three tips to succeedIt’s never too late to start exercising and experience the life-changing benefits
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Barefoot walking can strengthen your feet and improve your balance—the best barefoot shoes I’ve ever tested are now 37% offGet the benefits of walking barefoot with the protection of a shoe
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I eased my hormonal hip pain with one simple stretch—here’s what I didMy monthly hip pain was a nightmare until I started doing this
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Doing small acts of kindness every day significantly improved my wellbeing—I spoke to an expert who explained the science behind itThere are scientific reasons to be kind
By Lou Mudge Published
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I asked an expert trainer how to make the most of a 20-minute walk and he shared this walking workoutThis workout uses interval training to help you get more bang for your buck
By Lou Mudge Published
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A trainer says these four kettlebell moves build strength, stability and powerGet inspired with new moves for your kettlebell workouts
By Lou Mudge Published
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I test walking shoes for a living and I haven't found a pair of Hokas I wouldn’t wear again—here are my picks from the Hoka sale sectionGet premium athletic shoes for a fraction of the price
By Lou Mudge Published
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My gut health struggled while taking a course of antibiotics, so I asked a dietitian how best to support itA dietitian explains how to gently support gut health
By Lou Mudge Published
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A trainer says these five exercises hit every major muscle group—all you need is five minutes and a set of dumbbellsTarget multiple muscles in minutes
By Lou Mudge Published
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I've tested more than 50 pairs of walking shoes and the very best for waterproofing is now up to 50% offMy socks have never been drier!
By Lou Mudge Published
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Do you get tension headaches? A breathwork teacher suggests this sequence that could help you relaxSignal safety to your tense body with these three breathing exercises
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Improve your balance with these four simple podiatrist-recommended movesA podiatrist says these are the exercises you should be doing to protect yourself from falls
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Save up to 77% on Skechers with my top 28 picks from its outlet saleI've dug through the sales section so you don't have to
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