Iron Lady Fitness

17/07/2026

Hydration and FOOD..

Hydration isn’t just about what you drink but can be made up from your foods in your plate! 🍽️

70% of the body is water and the European Food Safety state we should consume around 2 litters or 6-8 cups a day.

Keeping hydrated prevents the body from overheating, aids digestion and lubricates the joints.

Most hydrated foods that contain 90% of water include:

* Watermelon
* Strawberries
* Cucumber

80% of water content:

* Yoghurt
* Oranges
* Pineapple

Remember, when exercising your body may need to replace more fluids, due to sweating!

Around a quarter of your daily fluid intake can come from food. Dietitians reveal the fruit, vegetables and everyday meals that help keep you hydrated – and the mistakes to avoid.

09/06/2026

We often mention improving the balance and strength for seniors and associate falls with older people or over 65's.

The UK's fall prevention guidelines advise older adults to focus on exercises which help them to build strength, improve flexibility and feel more confident on their feet.

But how is 'balance' important for maintaining our wellbeing and what happens when key systems such as the eyes, ears or nerve damage are impaired.

This is a great podcast by Dr Chris and Dr Xand's focusing on balance and strength and why helping our joints to move freely is the important for maintaining our core and hips for better alignment!

Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore how we can improve our balance.

19/05/2026

Why I choose to show up and give back.

Volunteering my time on the Advisory Board for Birmingham Adult Education Service is a commitment I take so much pride in.

It’s not just about sitting at a table; but consistently learning so we can do the absolute best for supporting our communities.

Recently, I attended the Education Inspection Framework training session on Ofsted inspections, toolkits and student inclusion and achievements.

I love giving my time to educational organisations that empower people 💪

30/04/2026

Better late than never..

Third time lucky, and that was definitely the case with Andy!

After being booked in twice and having to delay, we finally got to get stuck into our 8-week program.

Working with Andy has been a true inspiration. Despite training with a lung condition, he never made excuses. He showed up every week, put in the work, and proved that "Iron Lady Fitness" is about strength of character just as much as physical strength.

So proud of what Andy has achieved in 8 weeks and pleased to receive this heart-warming feedback below.

08/04/2026

Empowerment, Resilience and a Touch of Magic!

"A force to be reckoned with."

I’m still blushing after reading the feedback from my recent Guest Speaker visit to the The WI (National Federation of Women's Institutes) in Halesowen. Where I shared 'Birmingham's Iron Lady story', my goal was simply to show that an ordinary path can lead to extraordinary resilience!

We moved, laughed, and we finished with our seated sessions with whole room buzzing with energy 🧘🏽‍♀️✨

This testimonial truly warmed my heart:

"Naz told her story in such a humble way, but it was far from 'nothing special.' She is a real icon for women, showing what can be achieved with hard work. Loved her chair workout, and her voice in the cool down was magic—so soothing and calming"

Iron Lady Fitness is on a mission to bring this blend of inspiration, movement, and mindfulness to organisations across the west midlands region, we would love to connect with you!