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Chartered Physio (HCPC | MCSP) & MSc Sport & Exercise Science.
1:1 physio, Strength HIIT classes

Disclaimer:
The Hot Pause shares general education and inspiration around movement.

22/03/2026

🔥 JUST 3 SQUATS!

Squats are one of the most beneficial movements for midlife women.

Not because they’re trendy…

But because they’re functional, protective, and powerful.

As oestrogen declines, we see:
– Loss of muscle mass and power
– Reduced bone density
– Increased joint stiffness

🎉 Squats directly target all of this.

They build strength, maintain range of motion, and support long-term independence.

And no-you don’t need perfect form or heavy weights to start.

You just need to begin 🙌

Chair squats count.
Supported squats count.
Small reps count.

✨ There are so many variations you can never get bored!

💪 Every squat is an investment in your future body

Let’s go! ❤️❤️❤️

24/02/2026

🔥 Just 3 small weight exercises for you! 💕

💾 SAVE IT FOR LATER!

Strength isn’t built in a session.
It’s built in consistent signalling to stimulate your tissues.

Repeated load → muscle protein synthesis
Impact → bone remodelling
Routine → calmer nervous system

The body changes when you repeat the Just 3 habit.

You can go smaller than you think
Do it again tomorrow.

That’s how midlife progress works.

Strength isn’t built in a session.
It’s built over time.

❤️ enjoy 40 secs work 20 secs rest and 2-3 sets!

13/02/2026

💕 This Just 3 gives you a little taster of what will be in the class this morning!

Give it a go!

40 secs on 20 secs rest

Start where you are and build up 🤗💥

1. Squat fly
2. Reverse lunge single arm press
3. Press row - drop to your knees or place your hands on a higher surface to adapt it

Enjoy! ❤️❤️

10/02/2026

Just 3 compound exercises for you! 🤗💕

1. Squat single arm press
2. RDL row
3. Single leg bridges

40 secs work 20 secs rest
1, 2 or 3 sets

🔥 Top tip!

Doing just 2–3 short strength sessions per week can significantly improve muscle mass, bone density, insulin sensitivity, and joint health in midlife women… even when sessions are under 15 minutes.

🧠 Think - consistency of the signal you’re sending from your brain to your muscles 💪

Enjoy! ❤️

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