For decades, we’ve been told that weight loss is simple: eat less and move more. It’s been drilled into us that cutting calories, doing hours of cardio, and avoiding carbs is the only way to stay lean. And for a while, maybe that worked. But once menopause hits, everything changes. If you’ve been doing all the ‘right’ things, exercising more,…
Why Mobility, Activation, and Smart Strength Training Matter More Than Ever in Midlife
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…
Your Belly Fat Is Talking – Here’s What It Reveals
As we age, our bodies change in ways that can feel frustrating and sometimes confusing. One of the most common struggles women face, is the increase in belly fat. Many believe menopause is solely to blame, but the reality is that belly fat naturally increases with age due to hormonal shifts, changes in metabolism, and lifestyle factors. If you look…
Strength Training with Progressive Overload is the Queen of Training
Strength training is one of the most powerful tools for transforming your body, especially during menopause. But if you’ve been bouncing from one workout to another, whether it’s random group classes or trendy online challenges, and not seeing results, it’s time to talk about progressive overload and why it’s the key to lasting success. Why Random Workouts Won’t Cut…
The Benefits of Strength Training for Women in Their 50s
Builds and Maintains Lean Muscle Mass After 30, we lose about 3-5% of our muscle mass per decade. This loss speeds up by the time we hit menopause, due to lower levels of oestrogen. Strength training helps combat this by building and maintaining lean muscle. Not only the muscle that we see when we flex our biceps, but the muscles…
