Whether you're preparing for a hip replacement, knee surgery, cancer treatment, cardiac procedure or another planned medical intervention, staying as active as your healthcare team allows can make a real difference.

We all know exercise is good for us. It boosts our mood, helps manage stress, keeps us strong and mobile… and yet, staying consistent with it? That’s the tricky part. Because motivation isn’t something that magically appears every day. Some mornings you feel full of energy… and other days, even putting your trainers on feels like a win.

Gym memberships. Classes. Anything that feels like a “nice to have” rather than a necessity. But what if I gently suggested something different? What if exercise isn’t a luxury……but actually one of the most important things to protect right now?

If you’ve ever been told you have a pelvic organ prolapse, you might have felt a mix of confusion, worry, or even embarrassment. First, let me say this: you are not alone. It’s far more common than most people realise, especially among women over 50, after childbirth, or following menopause. And although it can sound intimidating, a diagnosis of prolapse doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising or give up the things you love.