Aberdeenshire gym first with specially trained menopause staff

Fitness instructors can now identify the needs of clients with the menopause.

Gráinne Ní Ghréacháin

An Aberdeenshire gym will be the first of its kind after staff were specifically trained to support clients with the menopause.

A personal trainer at Énergie Fitness in Inverurie inspired the change, sharing her own experiences to raise awareness.

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