Jennie Edmondson - slightly unhinged Nutrition, Movement Mindset & Menopause Expert!

Life is too short to take too seriously, but too important not to take care of ourselves. It's never too late to make a fresh start or learn something new and you're never too old to squat!

I am an ex-military mother of 2 who enjoys obstacle races and adventure sports. I love fell running fell and mountain biking and I love spending time outdoors in the fabulous Lake District.

I developed a passion for fitness when I joined the RAF and had the opportunity to try an abundance of activities and sports. So after 22 years of active service, I knew all I wanted to do when I left was to help others in their health and fitness journeys. To be honest, I took a lot for granted whilst I was in the military. With age and ego on my side I figured I was indestructible and often worked out for hours at a time if I chose to, or sometimes not all (!) and I ate and drank what I wanted, with total disregard for rest and recovery. However, in my early 40's and with 2 young children when I left, it was like my body and mind caught up with me and it all started to fall apart!

I realised my stomach muscles never recovered from having 2 babies in quick succession (of course, I totally neglected proper post natal training in favour of beasting myself again as soon as possible) and after qualifying as an 'Insanity' Instructor I suffered a massive disc prolapse. After agonising sciatica and back pain, I opted for discectomy surgery as soon as possible thinking that would 'mend everything' quickly. Once again, I played lip service to proper recovery, still thinking I was indestructible and soon the back pain returned and I suffered 2 ruptured achilles - one after the other!

What a tale of woe!!

What that means now is that I know a lot about rehab, recovery, back pain and post natal recovery. I've made it my mission to learn from my mistakes and to not let others make the same ones. I understand the power of good nutrition and of rest. The absolute importance of building strength gradually and consistently and of the need for stability and mobility in the right balance. So, now as I hit 50 with the menopause reminding me to take better care of myself (because I know if I eat, move, think and rest well, I don't suffer as much!) it is my passion and purpose to help you to be the best you can be. And at the very least, when everything is going banana's, I'm here to remind you to just #giveit10!

Life is too short to take too seriously, but too important not to take care of ourselves. It's never too late to make a fresh start or learn something new and you're never too old to squat!

I am an ex-military mother of 2 who enjoys obstacle races and adventure sports. I love fell running fell and mountain biking and I love spending time outdoors in the fabulous Lake District.

What a tale of woe!!