October is Menopause Awareness Month: Why Women Need a 360° Approach to Health & Wellness

October marks Menopause Awareness Month – an important time to highlight not just the physical changes women go through, but the whole-body care we truly need at this stage of life. Menopause is not simply about hot flushes and changing hormones; it’s about recognising that our bodies, minds, and emotions all require a 360-degree approach to wellness.

Why the Bigger Picture Matters

For too long, fitness and diet culture has told women that we must work harder, eat less, and push through exhaustion. But in reality, this only leaves us more drained, stressed, and disconnected from our bodies.

The truth? Our midlife years are a powerful opportunity to reset. The key is shifting from punishing workouts and emotional eating to nourishing, strengthening, and truly caring for ourselves.

That means focusing on:

• Sleep – essential for hormone balance, energy, and mental clarity.

• Stress management – chronic stress raises cortisol, the stress hormone that can lead to stubborn belly fat, poor recovery, disrupted sleep, anxiety, and even accelerated ageing.

• Hydration – often overlooked but vital for energy, digestion, skin health, and joint support.

• Movement – not to burn calories as punishment, but to strengthen, energise, and protect our bodies.

Why Long, Gruelling Workouts Can Backfire

Many women believe the answer to weight gain or midlife changes is to exercise harder and longer. But excessive training, especially when combined with stress, can actually spike cortisol levels. This can:

• Increase fat storage around the midsection

• Disrupt sleep and recovery

• Lower immunity

• Trigger cravings and mood swings

• Cause muscle breakdown instead of building strength

That’s why shorter, effective workouts – just 15–30 minutes – are ideal. They’re manageable, sustainable, and they work with your body, not against it.

Nourish, Don’t Deprive

Another crucial piece of the puzzle is nutrition. Instead of eating for emotions or falling into restrictive diets, we need to fuel our bodies with nutrient-rich foods that support hormone health, muscle recovery, and energy levels. Think high-protein meals, fibre-packed veggies, healthy fats, and plenty of whole foods.

This isn’t about dieting – it’s about nourishment.

Join Me This October

To honour Menopause Awareness Month, I’m inviting you to take part in my October Women’s Wellness Health & Fitness Programme. Together we’ll focus on:✅ 15–30 minute strength-based workouts that leave you energised, not exhausted✅ Practical ways to manage stress and improve sleep✅ Simple nutrition strategies to nourish your body✅ Support, accountability and a communtiy of like minded Women.

Post Menopausal, fit & healthy .I am Emma Staples your fifty something PT

As a special gift, you’ll also receive a FREE 15-minute workout video to get you started.Click here ~ https://youtu.be/CD_--ch_yZQ?si=KEmX-CopCVrs1oki

Because this season of life isn’t about shrinking yourself – it’s about becoming strong, fit, and empowered.

✨ Ready to put your health first this October? Join me and let’s make Menopause Awareness Month the start of your wellness reset.

If you would like more information please drop me an email, text or give me a call,

Wishing you Health & Happiness,

Emma xx