Specialist fitness and nutrition coaching designed specifically for women navigating perimenopause and menopause in East Sussex. Exercise that works with your hormones — not against them.
If you've been doing everything "right" and still struggling with weight gain, fatigue, disrupted sleep and a body that doesn't respond the way it used to — you're not failing. Your hormones have changed, and your approach to exercise and nutrition needs to change with them.
As a specialist menopause fitness coach in East Sussex, Mark understands exactly how oestrogen decline, cortisol sensitivity and metabolic changes affect your body during perimenopause and menopause — and how to build a programme that works with those changes rather than fighting them.
"The right exercise at the right intensity, paired with smart nutrition, can transform how you feel during menopause. I've seen it happen for hundreds of women."
— Mark Saker, Menopause Fitness Coach
Most personal trainers follow the same formula for every client. But that formula wasn't designed for a perimenopausal or menopausal body. Here's what Mark does differently.
Resistance training is the most powerful tool for managing menopause symptoms — protecting bone density, boosting metabolism, and improving body composition. Mark prioritises it over endless cardio.
Nutrition advice that accounts for insulin sensitivity changes, protein requirements and how oestrogen decline affects fat storage. Practical and sustainable — not a restrictive diet.
Elevated cortisol makes menopause symptoms worse. Mark's programmes build in appropriate recovery, manage training stress carefully, and address sleep and lifestyle factors directly.
Body weight fluctuates wildly during menopause. Mark tracks measurements, energy levels, sleep quality and strength gains — giving you a complete picture of real progress.
Mark has helped hundreds of women through this transition. He understands the emotional side — the frustration, the self-doubt — and coaches the whole person, not just the physical.
Mark's coaching complements your GP's treatment, including HRT. He's not a replacement for medical advice — he's the part that turns your treatment into real-world results.
"I came to Mark at 52, completely overwhelmed by how much my body had changed. I'd gained weight despite eating the same, I was exhausted all the time, and I'd lost all confidence in myself. Mark completely changed my approach. He explained everything so clearly — why my body was responding differently and exactly what we needed to do about it. Six months later I've lost weight, I'm stronger than I was at 40, and I genuinely look forward to training. I feel like myself again."
Yes — significantly. Regular strength training and appropriate cardiovascular exercise can help manage weight gain, reduce hot flushes, improve sleep quality, boost mood and protect bone density. The key is knowing which types of exercise to prioritise and how to structure your nutrition around hormonal changes. This is exactly what Mark's menopause coaching provides.
Not at all. Perimenopause can begin up to 10 years before your final period and is often when symptoms are most disruptive. Starting the right exercise and nutrition strategy now gives you the best possible foundation for managing the transition and emerging on the other side stronger than before.
Absolutely. Mark's coaching complements medical treatment, including HRT, rather than replacing it. He'll work with your GP's recommendations and adapt your programme accordingly. Exercise and good nutrition make HRT more effective, not less.
It's actually one of the best times to start. Your body will respond well to the right stimulus — and Mark specialises in helping women start from zero without injury or overwhelm. There's no judgement, no assumption of fitness, and no rush.
Yes. Mark offers fully online menopause coaching for women across the UK. See the online coaching page for more details, or contact Mark to discuss what would work best for you.