Liv Therapy - Shona Liversidge

27/02/2026

Session 3 for the Peri / Post Menopause Beginner Strength group 💪🏼✨

From squats and hinges in weeks 1 & 2… to push and pull this week.

These five incredible women are building their movement foundations step by step — and this session was all about learning something completely new.

After focusing on squats and hip hinge patterns in the first two sessions, today we introduced upper body push and pull. New movements. New equipment. New challenges.

And they absolutely rose to it.

There’s something powerful about watching confidence grow in real time. What felt unfamiliar at the start of the session looked controlled and determined by the end. Technique sharpening. Posture improving. Questions being asked. Weights being lifted with purpose.

During peri/post menopause, it’s easy to feel disconnected from your body. Strength training changes that. It rebuilds trust. It creates capability. It reminds you that you are strong — and getting stronger.

Session 3 and the gym is already feeling less intimidating and more empowering. So proud of every single one of them for showing up, learning, and backing themselves.

Strong foundations. Strong women. And we’re just getting started 💙

25/02/2026

Another glimpse into my life outside work...
Yesterday morning was a good one… the women outnumbered the men on the mats 🙌🏼
(It was a very small class… but shhh 🤫 we’re claiming it anyway.)

In my 1½ years of training, it's the first time — and I’d honestly love to see more of it.
Walking into BJJ for the first time can feel intimidating, especially when it looks male-dominated. I felt that too. But what I found was a supportive, respectful and genuinely safe space to learn, grow and build confidence at my own pace.

If you’re a woman who’s been thinking about trying it, this is your little nudge 💛

I train Tuesday, Friday and Saturday mornings and I’d happily buddy up with any new white belt ladies who want a friendly face on day one.

More women on the mats. Let's make it normal 😉💪🏼✨

23/02/2026

Why train pull-ups? Because independence isn’t just about walking — it’s about climbing, pulling, and occasionally making a dramatic getaway at 92. Train for the life you want… even if it includes scaling a 7ft fence. 😏

19/02/2026

Every week at Amped Fitness, this group reminds me why I love what I do.
As a rehab focused trainer coming in twice a week, I get to see firsthand how consistent strength training transforms more than muscles — it builds confidence, resilience, and community.

The laughs between sets, the encouragement across the room, and the “I didn’t think I could do that!” moments are what make this class so special.
It’s not just about lifting weights — it’s about moving better, feeling stronger, and staying independent for the long run.

And they’re breaking stereotypes every single session. The gym isn’t just for a certain age, body type, or fitness level — it’s for anyone willing to show up and put in the work.

Strength has no age limit. 💪🏼

18/02/2026

Wrinkles on the inside...

Taken from

99% of people over 40 have a rotator cuff ‘abnormality’ on MRI.

Do we round up to, everyone?

The FIMAGE study just dropped in JAMA Internal Medicine and it’s important for several reasons.

Here’s a quick overview of the study:

→ 602 people randomly selected from the Finnish general population (not a clinic sample)
→ Aged 41–76
→ Bilateral 3T MRI of both shoulders
→ Blinded reads by experienced musculoskeletal radiologists
→ Standardised clinical exams by shoulder surgeons with 10+ years experience

They found:

→ 98.7% had at least one RC abnormality
→ 7 out of 602 had completely normal tendons
→ 62% had partial-thickness tears
→ 11% had full-thickness tears (rose with age)
→ RC abnormalities were in 96% of pain-free shoulders AND 98% of painful shoulders

78% of all full-thickness tears were found in shoulders with zero symptoms.

Even combining state-of-the-art 3T MRI with experienced surgeon clinical exams could not reliably distinguish a symptomatic shoulder from an asymptomatic one.

The authors argue, and I think the data supports this, that most RC findings after 40 represent normal age-related structural change. Like grey hair. Like wrinkles. Like holes in your socks.

They emphasise a shift in language is warranted: away from ‘tear’ (which implies trauma and repair) toward terms like ‘structural alteration’ or ‘age-related change.’

When the baseline prevalence of an MRI finding approaches 100%, the finding itself has almost no diagnostic value.

How does this change the way you talk to your patients about their MRI results?

16/02/2026

I love jiu jitsu for many reasons — but mostly for what it teaches me when things don’t go my way.

I took a loss this weekend. And while no one trains to lose, there’s something powerful about being tested. Jiu jitsu has a way of exposing your weaknesses, humbling your ego, and reminding you that growth lives on the other side of discomfort.

When you’re under pressure, you learn to breathe.
When you’re stuck, you learn to be patient.
When you fall short, you learn to come back sharper.

That mindset carries directly into my work.

In injury rehab and performance training, progress isn’t linear. There are setbacks. Tough sessions. Moments where frustration creeps in. But just like on the mats, the answer isn’t panic — it’s composure, consistency, and small improvements over time.

A loss doesn’t set you back. It shows you where to focus.

Grateful for the lessons. Grateful for the pressure. Back to work.

12/02/2026

This evening we kicked off our 6-week Peri/Post Menopause Beginner Strength Course 💪🏼

We covered everything squats — plus supportive accessory exercises — and broke down:
✔️ Rep ranges & sets
✔️ How to progress (and regress) safely
✔️ Why strength training is essential for muscle health, bone density, metabolism & long-term wellbeing

Building strength during peri and post menopause isn’t optional — it’s foundational.

Strong. Capable. Supported.
Stronger together ❤️✨

12/02/2026

One second a rhino's playing with a baby deer. The next you’re seeing updates about war or famine. It can be overwhelming to experience this level of emotional range in one feed.

Social media can have so many benefits - connection, community, support. But sometimes it turns into doomscrolling. And if it does, it’s okay to take a step back. Breathe. Pause. Go outside and touch the grass.

And if you’re struggling, we’re here for you.