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Fitness Exercise for men over 50 – the top reason to do it and the benefits that follow A big component of my mission with FiftyFitness is to help men over 50 find ways to enjoy exercise and fit it into their busy lives. Kate Rowen Oct 6, 2024 • 3 min read Fitness • Health Four great reasons for exercise through perimenopause and beyond In this article I explain what I believe to be the four critical benefits for women to keep exercising during perimenopause and beyond. Kate Rowen Sep 15, 2024 • 4 min read Education • Health Why do my feet hurt so much? The link between menopause and searing heel pain This article is about the searing heel pain of plantar fasciopathy (aka plantar fasciitis) and how it can be related to menopause. Kate Rowen Sep 1, 2024 • 5 min read Education • Fitness • Health Take the pressure down! Six ways to care for your pelvic floor while you workout The final point in my previous article was that exercise is one of several factors that can increase intra-abdominal pressure, which puts pressure on our pelvic floor muscles. Kate Rowen Aug 18, 2024 • 5 min read Education • Health Champion pelvic floor and five factors that put it under pressure The pelvic floor muscles play a role in supporting the pelvic organs and keeping them in place. Prevention of pelvic organ prolapse is another reason for keeping our pelvic floor in good condition. Kate Rowen Jul 29, 2024 • 5 min read Health Do you need pelvic health physiotherapy? Don’t hesitate – it’s awkward but enlightening In this article I relate my experience of consulting a pelvic health physiotherapist to shed light on what's involved and how it can help. Kate Rowen Jul 14, 2024 • 5 min read