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5 Tips For Improving Your Mental Health Using Daily Self Care

Often our focus is channeled on our external & physical health. We know that if we exercise, keep fit, fuel our body with nutrients and...

The Menopause, Mental Health and Lockdown.

Mental Health and the Menopause ...

Why exercise is so important as we age

Gain free access to our app if you were born before 1960. Share this message and help save someone you love, keep them moving and...

How to Build a Strong Morning Routine

It is no secret that a consistent morning routine can set you up for a productive day ahead, helping you get closer to your goals...

Top Tips for Keeping a Positive Mindset

Keeping away from negative thoughts at any time can be difficult but remaining positive and putting on a brave face for family and loved ones...

Welcome to the #niixREADY 3 week challenge

Coming to a living room near you! Your ‘#niixREADY’ challenge is here! Are you ready for 3 weeks of fun but hard work? Lost your...

Exercising through your cycle

It’s got to be said, finding the motivation to workout can fluctuate at different stages of my cycle. Instead of pushing my body through, I...

Fitness app targeting forty-plus women bucks coronavirus trend to launch crowdfunding campaign during lockdown

niix – a women’s fitness app that focuses on the importance of mums and women exercising as they approach 40 and beyond, is launching a...

Interview With niix Woman Nikki (@40notfrumpy)

Hi! So I’m answering some questions today given to me by the lovely Nicki @niix.fit Juggling motherhood, work, friends and fitness what time does your...

Interview with niix Woman Anna Mathur

We caught up with Anna Mathur – a psychotherapist and mum of 2, with baby number 3 on the way! Q1. How do you manage...

Interview with niix Woman Becky Gunning

I’m very excited to have been asked to be a niix ambassador. 1. How do you juggle work, motherhood, friends, fashion and fitness, particularly whilst...

Creating Fitness Motivation that LASTS!

Creating fitness motivation that LASTS.. It is that time of year again, where the word ‘motivation’ is being thrown around in every sense. Motivation can...

Postpartum Posture: Nicki Philips, Pilates and Fitness specialist

POSTPARTUM POSTURE At the risk of making the understatement of the year, pregnancy followed by giving birth, is no walk in the park! Once our...

7 ways to thrive through Christmas with Dr Chloe Mitchell

7 ways to thrive through Christmas Dr Chloe Mitchell, Chartered Counselling Psychologist Millions of us are currently in the throws of doing everything we possibly...

Foods that boost your immune system

The dreaded common cold…it really has no boundaries. As the nights get darker and the days get colder it’s no surprise that there is a...

How can I find 20 minutes in the day to exercise?

This has got to be one of the most frequently asked questions by busy mums the world over. When you have a full-time job and you have...

Fun activities to keep the whole family fit!

Keeping up with an effective fitness routine can be challenging for all sorts of reasons, with a lot of people believing they simply don’t have...

10 minute workouts? That’s something we can ALL make time for!

If you only have 10 minutes a day to workout should you? When you think about hitting the gym or taking a workout class, you...

Some ‘go to’ healthy post – workout meals/snacks!

Some of my ‘go to’ healthy post – workout meals/snacks… When it comes to getting healthy, you probably already know that nutrition is just as...

How to fit in exercise when you simply have NO time!

How to exercise when you simply have no time… The most common restraint and barriers I come across always surrounds time – or rather lack...

Getting started on your fitness journey!

Welcome new niixers! Whether you’ve been out of the game for a few years or new to the game altogether, starting an exercise regimen can be...

Guest Blog with Gemma – AKA The Organised Mum!

1.Juggling motherhood, work, friends and fitness; what time does your day usually kick off? Life is quite busy, I’m in the middle of writing a...

Half Term Activity Ideas

Half Term Activity Ideas! I LOVE autumn! Whether you’re home or away this October half term – there’s ALWAYS time to find some outdoor fun...

The Importance of Rib Cage Closure

THE IMPORTANCE OF RIB CAGE CLOSURE. This (along with lots more!) is one bit of technical advice I try to instill in my clients and...

Understanding Diastasis Recti

WHAT IS IT? Recently there has been a lot of noise around Diastasis Recti and for good reason. Diastasis Recti is the separation of the...

Beginner’s Guide to Pilates

Beginner’s Guide to Pilates Whether you are looking to strengthen your core, add low impact exercise into your regime or improve your flexibility and strength,...

Spring Clean Your Wardrobe!

Look good, feel good! – How to choose the right active wear for you! It’s no lie that working out can be tough. Getting motivated...

Three Ways Exercise Creates Time for You

Three Ways Exercise Creates Time for You You think you don’t have time to exercise? I say you don’t have time not to EXERCISE IS...

Your body at 40: Health risks every woman must know about

For women approaching 40 and over, getting and keeping fit has never been more important. “As we get older, we have changes to our muscle...

niix Brand Ambassador: Louise Redknapp

I am so proud to announce that Louise Redknapp, Singer and TV presenter is our niix brand ambassador. Louise loves the personal trainer...

Are you getting your workouts wrong?

ELIMINATE ERRORS The majority of women approaching 40 and over make errors in their fitness routines; sometimes by working out too hard, not exercising often...

Don’t Yawn… sleep really is important!

THE EARLY-TO-RISE, LATE-TO-BED DILEMMA If you can only do one, should you choose to sleep in a little longer or to work out? There are...

Is ageing all in the mind?

THE AGELESS WOMAN I think i look better now than i did when i was younger. In fact, people have a hard time guessing how...

Beautiful Breakfasts

Despite breakfast being known as ‘the most important meal of the day’ most mornings a lot of us do not have time to eat breakfast....

5 tips to sustaining weight loss

REAL WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT So many people are constantly dieting. Mostly, they’re on a diet that they’re breaking. Treat days, a bit of pizza...

Is there a perfect time to workout?

EXERCISE BUT WHEN? Some people swear that working out early in the morning is key to their wellbeing. Others love a run after work. Still,...

Working Out As A Family

KIDS ARE YOUR FITNESS SECRET Children don’t let you get away with anything on your own, and that includes working out. Tell your kids about...

What to wear to workout

CLOTHES FOR THE IDEAL YOU Buying exercise clothes can be an unexpectedly important element in the overall scheme of improving your fitness. While it is...

When not to exercise

REST IS EXERCISE Here’s a secret that few trainers will tell you: rest is actually as important as exercise. In fact, you could consider resting...

We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Nutritionist, Lily Soutter

I am delighted to announce that Lily Soutter, well known Nutritionist & Nutritional Therapist, has signed up to become our exclusive health partner, as we...

How do women really feel about growing older?

We’ve all heard about the alleged ‘horrors’ of ageing, from the sudden onset of aches & pains to having those ‘forgetful’ moments. With a plethora of...

niix survey features in The Express

We are really excited to see that our recent survey based on how women really feel about ageing has featured in The Express today. Our...

Body clock ticking? Perhaps you needn’t worry

Research looks at the role of exercise in the fertility of older women Think it’s too late to have a baby? Only time can really...

Back to posture

So many people seem to suffer from backache in one way or another. It can be extremely painful & very debilitating. At this point I...

Technique, technique, technique.

I’m a stickler for technique. For me, there is no point in working out if you are firstly not doing the right exercise for your...

How women can avoid ageing after 40 (maybe a little bit)

Consistent, focused training will raise your vitality First the bad news: science has yet to find a way to avoid ageing completely. Sorry....

Exercise for a gorgeous mind

Women over 40 can benefit from lower stress levels through fitness training Most people exercise for one reason: to look good. Fair enough,...

Don’t go for the burn

Shorter periods of exercise produce as good a result as longer work-outs American fitness guru Jane Fonda popularised the phrase “Go for the...

Over 40? Why you should join the resistance

Everyone wants a piece of you. But “me time” is worth fighting for We all look at models in magazines – and sometimes forget...

5 top tips for helping to combat against holiday weight

1) However you travel, pack your own food It can be near impossible to access healthy foods whether you’re travelling by plane, car...

The niix manifesto

Join the Resistance Making 40+ the best and happiest years of your life I want to inspire women everywhere, irrespective of age, to invest...

Time for a cuppa!

Research shows that a soothing cup of tea can reduce the harmful effects of stress. With so many teas now on the market they are...

Top tips on how to reduce sugar from your diet

Sugar has been a big talking point over the years and for good reason. Not only does over indulging in the sweet stuff cause weight...

Snacking tips!

We all have moments when you feel the need for a quick snack to fill the gap between meals. I am a grazer by nature...