Life for many women has become a constant juggle. Work, family, caring responsibilities, emotional load, housework, training goals, and the pressure to “keep everything going” can easily build into a level of strain that feels endless. Even when you enjoy the things you do, the cumulative weight of it all can leave your body tired, your mind overloaded and your nervous system running on empty. In my work at Run Fit Fordingbridge—a women’s-focused boutique studio and offering

It's January. Maybe you've added in that extra class, started lifting heavier weights, or begun building your weekly running volume for a spring marathon. Or perhaps you've taken the plunge and started exercising for the first time in years. Then two days later (or even the next morning), that familiar muscle ache arrives. I'm feeling it myself this week. I've upped my training for my May marathon and have a few aches and pains making their presence felt. We've all been there

Do you ever feel like your body needs something different—not more intensity, but space, stretch, and a reset? Movement is more than just pushing harder or faster. It’s about supporting your whole self: physically, mentally, and emotionally. Practices like Yoga, PureStretch, and Pilates can offer gentle yet powerful ways to improve your well being, whether you’re an athlete, desk worker, or somewhere in between. Here’s how these mindful movement sessions support your body and

Whether you're training for your first 5K or managing the demands of everyday life, your body deserves more than just the workout itself. At Run Fit Fordingbridge, we understand that staying active brings incredible benefits—increased energy, better sleep, improved confidence, and that wonderful sense of achievement. But we also know that combining regular exercise with desk work, busy family life, and daily stresses can sometimes leave you feeling tighter than you'd like. Sp

If you’re a regular here on my women’s fitness Fordingbridge blog, you’ll know how passionate I am about being active, and taking all the opportunities I can to add activity into my day. Running, strength work, cycling – I’m a real advocate for keeping active and encouraging movement. But I’m equally as passionate about recovery and how important it is for reaching our fitness targets. Whether we’re training to run a marathon or aiming to be fitter and stronger in our everyda