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S.4 Ep.12 - NOT DONE YET: Inspiring new Book by Mona Smith, Author & Powerlifter

Today I interviewed Mona Smith about her new book "NOT DONE YET!" This tells the story of her life from a tragic life-changing injury as a child to competitive powerlifter, using strength training to get there. Full of inspiring stories, and her take on training, nutrition and her to approach tackling life head on, not give in to age and time. Ageing is inevitable. Being frail is not. Amen to that!

Follow her in instagram at:

https://www.instagram.com/strongandfitat50?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Book available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G4WT5WTM?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_X3S2HF5NAN3XMHPNT6H8&bestFormat=true

Read more about it here:

If you’ve ever looked at your changing midlife body and wondered when did this happen? — this book is for you.

Not Done Yet! is a straight-talking, motivating and deeply relatable guide for women who want to feel stronger, healthier, and more confident in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. No jargon. No judgment. No “just do more cardio”. This is real information, real science and real stories from real women.

You’ll learn why strength training is one of the most powerful tools you have to protect your long-term health — from bone density and muscle loss to weight gain, menopause symptoms, cardiovascular health, diabetes risk, cognitive decline and general “I don’t feel like myself anymore” fatigue. And you’ll understand what’s happening inside your body, why it’s happening, and what you can do about it — starting today.

This isn’t a book about chasing perfection. It’s a book about taking control.

Alongside the science, you’ll meet women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s who thought they were “too old”, “too unfit” or “too far gone” — until they weren’t. Their stories are honest, funny, sometimes emotional and always inspiring. They show exactly what’s possible when you stop believing you’ve missed your chance.

Inside, you’ll find:

• the truth about menopause, muscle loss, weight gain and why none of this is your fault
• how strength training protects your bones, joints, brain, heart and mental health
• practical, usable guidance on nutrition, protein, carbs, fats, supplements and hydration
• simple steps to get started — even if you’ve never set foot in a gym
• confidence checklists, tips for choosing a trainer and finding a gym where you actually belong
• powerful first-person stories that will stay with you long after you finish the book

If you want to live longer and live better… if you want to stay independent, strong and capable… if you want to feel proud of what your body can do… this book will show you exactly how to get there.

Perfect for yourself — or for any woman you care about who deserves to feel stronger, healthier and more hopeful about her future.

Because ageing is inevitable. Being frail is not.

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S.4 Ep.11 - ALCOHOL: The Demon Drink? With Profs. Greg Whyte & Andy Lane

Had a great chat with the Professors today, we spoke about both the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol. Phil shared a tragic personal story.

For further reading on the issues we discussed, please use the link below:

https://www.ias.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The-physical-and-mental-health-effects-of-alcohol.pdf

Drinkline is the national alcohol helpline. If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, you can call this free helpline in complete confidence. Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm).

Get support here:

https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice-and-support/alcohol-support-services

Find out more about Professors Greg Whyte & Andy Lane

Instagram
@profgregw

The Whyte Answer
http://www.thewhyteanswer.com

Bean Lite - The new Bespoke Exercise & nutrition App
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/bean-lite/id1299547415?mt=8

Bump it Up
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bump-Up-flexible-exercise-pregnancy/dp/0593077482

Achieve the Impossible
http://www.achievetheimpossible.co.uk

For more info on Prof Andy Lane:

BPS Chartered Psychologist, HCPC Registered Psychologist, Fellow of BASES

Director of Research Excellence

Associate Dean, Faculty of Education, Health and Well-Being, University of Wolverhampton, UK, Walsall Campus, WS13BD, UK

Twitter @Andylane27

http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Andrew_Lane

https://www.youtube.com/c/andylane27

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S.4 Ep.10 - Fad or Fix?

The Inside on Cupping, Dry Needling and Kinesiology Taping with Performance Consultant Louie Sims.

Great chatting to Louie about how pain is controlled, how Cupping, Dry Needling and Kinesiology Taping can work and when they should be used. We also chatted about the effect of Placebo, whether Ultrasound is still being used and how therapy can help even old chronic injuries.

LOUIE SIMS
BSc (Hons) MSc
Sports Injury and Performance Consultant

Louie has a masters degree in sports injury and performance, numerous post graduate certifications and 10 years clinical and professional sports experience.

He has experience working with world class athletes in the fields of sports rehabilitation, sports science and strength and conditioning.

Taking a multidisciplinary approach with elite level sports sciences he has created a training system that balances nutrition, recovery, performance and psychology to achieve maximal impact.

Techniques utilised include IASTM, Joint and Manipulation, Dry needling, Electro-acupuncture, Trigger point therapy, Y-Strap decompressions, Massage, Strength & Conditioning and Rehabilitation.

CURRENT QUALIFICATIONS

• MSc Strength and Conditioning (D*)
• BSc (Hons) – Sports Conditioning, Rehabilitation and Massage (1st)
• Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (D*)
• Level 5 - Spinal Manipulation and Assessment
• Level 5- Advanced Dry needling
• Level 5 - Dry Needling
• Level 4 – Sports massage and soft tissue practices
• Level 4 - Electrotherapy and Ultrasound
• Level 3 – Sports Massage and Soft tissue Practices

Instagram: @wearepsi

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