Liv Therapy - Shona Liversidge

22/11/2025

19/11/2025

Massage therapy does far more than relax tight muscles — it has a measurable effect on the nervous system, making it a valuable tool for anyone dealing with stress, overwhelm, or prolonged tension.

When the body is under stress, the nervous system can remain in a heightened “alert” state. Over time, this contributes to increased muscle tightness, poor sleep, fatigue, and difficulty switching off.
Massage helps shift the body into a more regulated, parasympathetic state — the mode responsible for recovery, calm, and repair.

Physiologically, massage can:
• Reduce sympathetic nervous system activity (the stress response)
• Encourage parasympathetic activation, improving relaxation and regulation
• Lower circulating stress hormones
• Reduce muscular guarding and tension patterns

While the primary aim is nervous system regulation, these changes often lead to secondary benefits such as improved mobility, reduced discomfort, and decreased pain sensitivity — especially when tension and stress are contributing factors.
If your system has been running in overdrive, a targeted, therapeutic massage session can support both your physical and emotional recovery.

18/11/2025

“Better to be the oldest in the gym than the youngest in the care home.” 💪🏼

And our Senior Strength classes are built exactly around that idea.
Staying active isn’t about chasing youth — it’s about protecting independence, mobility, confidence, and quality of life. Every time you show up, lift a weight, improve your balance, or challenge your body, you’re investing in a future where you stay strong, capable, and in control.

💛 What the classes help with:
• Building strength
• Improving balance
• Boosting mobility
• Improving bone density
• Keeping you active and independent

Whether you’re new to exercise or getting back into it, you’ll be guided every step of the way — and you’ll have fun doing it!

📅 Monday & Thursday
⏰️ 9:30am
📍Amped Fitness, 2 Wimbledon Avenue, IP27 0NZ

Choose strength today, protect your independence tomorrow.
Join us! 💪🏼✨

14/11/2025

What an amazing start last night to our 6-Week Peri/Post Menopause Beginners Gym sessions!
Session one was such a success — full of support, learning, and plenty of laughs. The feedback has been incredible, and it’s so lovely to hear how informed and confident everyone felt after just one session 💙

This programme is designed to help women understand their bodies, build strength safely, and feel empowered throughout peri and post menopause — and seeing that come to life already is just brilliant 💪🏼

If you missed out this time, don’t worry! I’m planning to run the next 6-week block in January/February, so keep an eye out for dates. I’d love to help even more women gain the knowledge and confidence they deserve.

Thank you to everyone who joined and shared such amazing feedback. 💙

13/11/2025

Last chance to join us! Starts tonight at 7:30pm 😊

12/11/2025

Did you know, the more muscle you have, the more calories your body burns at REST!
That’s because muscle tissue is metabolically active — it requires more energy to maintain compared to fat. In other words, even when you’re sitting, sleeping, or watching Netflix, your muscles are quietly working for you, helping keep your metabolism humming.

But here’s where it gets tricky…
During midlife, especially around menopause, muscle mass naturally starts to decline due to hormonal shifts (especially the drop in estrogen). This loss of lean tissue means your resting metabolism slows down — so you burn fewer calories each day than you used to.
This is one reason why many women notice fat gain in midlife even if their diet and activity haven’t changed. It’s not just about willpower — it’s about physiology.

The good news? You can absolutely turn this around.
✅ Strength training 2–3 times per week
✅ Prioritizing protein intake
✅ Staying active daily

These strategies help you rebuild and protect your muscle, keeping your metabolism strong and your energy high through menopause and beyond.
More muscle isn’t just about strength — it’s your built-in metabolic advantage. 💪🔥

10/11/2025

My Seniors 🥰 💪🏼 they prove age is just a number.

Your body isn’t on a countdown, and your power isn’t running out.
Most people don’t get weaker because of age they get weaker because they stopped challenging themselves.

You didn’t.
You chose to show up.
You chose to move.
You chose to grow.

Let them watch.
Let them question.
Let them rethink everything they believed about aging and strength.
You are not preserving youth.
You are building a legacy of power, discipline and self-respect.

They’re going to notice.

10/11/2025

I took a few days completely off — no work, no training, just time to disconnect.
Leading up to it, everything had been full-on. Training was intense, work was non-stop, and my nervous system felt completely fried — running on caffeine and momentum more than recovery. I didn’t even realize how drained I was until I stopped.
Those few days of real rest made a huge difference. Sleep improved, stress dropped, and it honestly felt like a full nervous system reset. Sometimes you don’t notice how tightly wound you are until you finally slow down.
This is your reminder to slow down sometimes!
Now I’m back feeling recharged, clearer, and ready to go again. Rest isn’t just physical recovery — it’s the space that lets your mind and body actually catch up.

01/11/2025

💪🏼 Ladies — are you ready to feel stronger, more confident, and in control of your body again?
After 30, our bodies naturally start to change.
We can lose around:
👉 3–8% of muscle per decade
👉 1–2% of bone density every year
Then during menopause, things speed up — lower estrogen can lead to:
⚡️ Up to 20% bone loss in just a few years
⚡️ More joint aches, slower recovery, and fatigue
⚡️ A drop in confidence, strength, and energy

But here’s the GOOD news…
You have so much power to change this!

Strength training is one of the best things you can do to:
✅ Build and protect muscle and bone
✅ Boost energy and metabolism
✅ Improve balance, posture, and confidence
✅ Feel strong and capable through every stage of life
If you’ve wanted to start but felt unsure where to begin — this is your moment! 🙌

🌟 6-Week Beginner Strength Training for Women (Peri & Post Menopause) 🌟
This small-group course is designed for women who want to learn how to lift safely, effectively, and with plenty of support — all in a welcoming environment.
📅 Starts: 13th November 2025
🕢 When: Thursdays at 7:30pm
📍 Where: Amped Fitness, Brandon
⏱ Duration: 6 weeks – 1 session per week
🏋🏼‍♀️ Group size: Just 5 women for personal coaching
💷 Price: £100 total
You’ll learn the foundations of strength training, support your bone and muscle health, and start feeling strong from the inside out.

🚨 Only 2 spaces left! 🚨
Don’t miss your chance to join this round — message me today to grab your spot before it’s gone!
Let’s make this your strongest chapter yet. 💕

27/10/2025

6-Week Beginner Strength Training for Women (Peri & Post Menopause)

Ready to feel stronger, more confident, and in control of your body again? 💪
Want to train with a Personal Trainer with extensive knowledge around menopause, but one to one coaching is too expensive?

This 6-week small group course is designed specifically for women in peri or post menopause who want to start strength training — safely, effectively, and with plenty of support.

Course Details:
⏰️ Starts: 13th November 2025
📆 When: Thursdays at 7:30pm
📍Where: Amped Fitness, Brandon
🗓 Duration: 6 weeks – 1 session per week
🏋🏼‍♀️ Maximum of 4-5 participants for personalised coaching and attention
💷 Price: Only £100 for the full 6-week course

You’ll learn the foundations of strength training, improve muscle and bone health, boost energy, and build confidence with weights — all in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Perfect for beginners who want to train smart for this stage of life and feel strong from the inside out. 🌟

👉 Spaces are very limited — message now to secure your spot!