Gabby Logan says taking the plunge with wild swimming is helping her make the most of the menopause
She has made a career from sports with her talent for gymnastics, live coverage and presenting.
She has made a career from sports with her talent for gymnastics, live coverage and presenting.
Now TV star Gabby Logan has disclosed that adventurous activities such as cold water swimming are giving her a midlife boost.
She said they are part of a ‘bucket list’ of challenges that give her purpose.
The 51-year-old was diagnosed as perimenopausal at 47 after struggling with her mood and temper with family, including husband, former Scots rugby player Kenny, and twins Reuben and Lois, 19.
She recommends that women try to live life to the full during the menopause.
Gabby Logan enjoying a spot of cold water swimming
Learning to paint may be next on the TV star’s list
The 51-year-old broadcaster is married to former Scottish rugby player Kenny
‘One of the things on my bucket list was open water and cold-water swimming,’ she said. ‘The benefits go on for days.
‘I’m always re-evaluating and reassessing my bucket list.
Learning to paint could be coming down the track.
I’d like to learn a language as well, and maybe even reacquaint myself with my piano.
‘A list makes you accountable. It’s the idea that I’ve tried that, and you can scrub things off and add things to it. I think it gives you a bit more purpose.’
Ms Logan is a former rhythmic gymnast who represented Great Britain before going on to host major sports events for the BBC.
She struggled with her mood before being prescribed HRT, saying: ‘It just felt like I was getting really ratty about stuff, really quickly.
I look back and my kids and my husband were actually probably really tolerant.’
The TV presenter has joined a wave of adventurous women over 40 who are embracing bold activities as part of their ‘midlife’ bucket lists, according to research conducted by Menopace, ahead of World Menopause Awareness Month in October.
Ms Logan, who is an ambassador for Menopace, added: ‘Life doesn’t stop with menopause – in fact, many women feel like it’s just the beginning.
