Wellness at any age Nutrition

It’s important for women of all ages to learn to control dietary intake, particularly sugar, salt and fried foods, Emmerton says. “They should also be aware of the protective nature of certain nutrients, such as iron and calcium,” she adds. ”The World Health Organisation recommends all women keep salt intake to no more than 5g per day [a little over a teaspoon] and sugar at approximately 5 per cent of our daily intake, [around 6 tsps per day]. It also recommends that women consume around 30g of fibre.”

Fitness

Bolto says full-body, functional weight training includes all the key movements our bodies need to perform daily while targeting every muscle to help us get toned and build strength. “They typically involve high-volume sets and reps, which female bodies are great at adapting to,” she says. “This promotes a high-intensity outcome that also gets your heart rate up to improve your cardiovascular fitness and increases fat burn.”

Skincare

Up to 80 per cent of premature ageing is caused by the Australian sun so sunscreen is a daily essential and the No. 1 anti-ager, says Cook. “Prolonged exposure causes both the epidermis and superficial layers of the skin to age prematurely, which can result in pigmentation, dark spots or static fine lines, not to mention skin cancer,” she says. “Using a broad-spectrum sunscreen that filters both UVA and UVB rays is imperative.”