If you’re in your 40s or 50s and started noticing that your body doesn’t move quite like it used to, aching joints, slower recovery, or more stiffness in the morning, you’re not imagining it. These changes are largely due to hormonal shifts, specifically declining oestrogen and progesterone levels during perimenopause and menopause. And while strength training is one of the…
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…
Coach Terri’s Story
I redcently had the honor of sharing my story on Kim Payne’s podcast ‘Coureous Me’. I’m sharing Kim’s post about it and the link for you to listen to the podcast. Check it out!
