As we journey through perimenopause and menopause, our bodies undergo significant changes which impact our health and lifestyle. That’s why I nag everyone about the importance of building lean muscle; it’s not just for looks. It’s for your overall well-being. In this article I will detail some of the most crucial reasons. When we talk muscles the first thing that…
The power of exercise and activity for your mind, body and soul
There are over 100 different benefits of exercise. Today I will be going through the top 12. Exercise reduces your mental stress Exercise is often referred to as the ‘natural anti-depressant’. When you exercise it increases the rate at which your brain fires serotonin neurons, which are responsible for the synthesis and production of the serotonin hormone. This is your…
Make the Most of Your Workouts by Working Smarter not Harder
In this article we are covering the essential topics to help you get the most out of your workouts and maintain your health and vitality. We’ll talk about the importance of warming up, the power of progressive training programs, the value of recovery sessions, the importance of cooling down, and how to fuel your body properly for exercise. The…
Why you’re suddenly gaining weight when you haven’t changed anything
One of the first signs of perimenopause is the gradual increase in weight when nothing else has changed. The closer to menopause you get, the greater that increase may get. There are 7 factors that contribute to this ‘unexplained’ weight gain. Each one has a compounding effect on the other. We’ll explore each of these one at a time. Metabolism:…
How Women’s Sex Hormones Influence Fat Loss and Training Results
There are different stages to your menstrual cycle, in which your hormones are secreted at different levels depending on the stage. Each stage uses fat stores differently, copes with carbs different, impacts your metabolism, as well as impacting your strength and fitness capacity during training. Whether you are in your childbearing years, perimenopause or menopause also impacts fat storage and…
