Tag: fitness

Menopause, amputation & its affect on exercise fuelling

Uncover the surprising reasons why carbs might deplete faster, from under-fueling and hormonal shifts to increased intensity, impacting your ride’s endurance.

I have come across this problem lately. As I am finally (FINALLY!) able to ride for an hour or so at a decent aerobic load, I have found that after just 30 mins or so, I start feeling light headed and nauseous. I have never NEVER had this type of issue ever in my life. I knew immediately it was to do with fuelling. I possibly suspected the amputation may have had an effect too, but I completely underestimated the scale of the issue and the factors influencing this.

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ONE LEGGED PERSONAL TRAINER CHALLENGE – sit down stand up

I can, can you ⁉️

This is something that really and truthfully did come up yesterday as part of a clients PT session. They commented on how hard it was and asked how do I manage to do this all day every day!

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Re-modelling my life: it aint over yet. (This is massive!)

I have had issues brewing beneath the surface for a few months now, that I have not talked all that much about, but have been quietly quite concerned about. So much so, I have had quite a battle to get back into the system and have the legs looked at again. I now have the answer (which does not surprise me but also does not please me.) I feel like I have said this so many times now that the way I see myself living my future seems to change every few weeks. This is the biggest blow since losing the leg. It has made me re-evaluate my entire plan moving forward.

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Free BKA beginner fitness LIVE 10/5/21

I am a NZ REPS registered Amputee personal trainer. I am offering weekly FREE online live fitness sessions right here, and on Facebook live. I will incorporate fitness for beginners and for those with lower limb amputations. Mondays 12Pm (monthly) NZ time This is always simultaneously broadcast on my Facebook page and YouTube channel if you want to join me live.

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