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The Power of Girlfriends

There’s something special about the bond between women. Whether it’s meeting for brunch, shopping at the mall, scheduling pedis and manis, planning a girls’ night out, or even a weekend girlfriends retreat, women are naturally drawn to connect. These rituals are more than just social outings—they’re powerful acts of health and well-being. Science shows that…

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Reducing Brain Fog for Menopausal Women

Reducing Brain Fog for Menopausal Women - yoga

At a recent panel, I was asked what the best approach is to improving cognitive health and reducing brain fog for menopausal women. Brain fog is one of the most frustrating and common symptoms many women experience during menopause. Memory lapses, difficulty concentrating, and mental fatigue can impact both personal and professional life. While hormonal…

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Protect Joints and Reduce Pain for Menopausal Women

Protect Joints and Reduce Pain for Menopausal Women - Group of Women

At a recent panel, I was asked what the best approach is to protect joints and reduce pain in menopausal women. As women transition through menopause, hormonal changes can lead to joint discomfort, muscle loss, reduced bone density, and increased injury risk. But there’s good news—smart strength and movement training can protect joints, minimize pain,…

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Building Bone Density for Menopausal Women

At a recent panel, I was asked what the best approach is to preserving and building bone density for menopausal women. Bone health is a critical concern for women over 50, especially during and after menopause. After the age of 35, bone density begins to decrease by approximately 1% per year. For women, this rate…

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Build Muscle for Menopausal Women

Build Muscle for Menopausal Women - Lifting Weights

At a recent panel, I was asked what is the best way to preserve and build muscle for menopausal women? As women enter menopause, the natural decline in estrogen accelerates the loss of lean muscle tissue — approximately seven pounds per decade — and the process speeds up after age 40. This loss doesn’t just…

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Weighted Vests for Menopausal Women

Weighted Vests for Menopausal Women

At a recent panel discussing health for menopausal women, I was asked weighted vests for menopausal women while walking counts as strength straining and helps develop bone density. Wearing a weighted vest during walks is similar to the concept of “rucking”—a term from the military that refers to walking with a loaded backpack. (Refer to my…

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High or Low Reps for Menopausal Women

High or Low Reps for Menopausal Women Squat

At a recent panel discussing health for menopausal women, I was asked an important question. Should menopausal women lift heavier weights with fewer reps or lighter weights with more reps? It’s another complicated question with many nuances.  High or Low Reps for Menopausal Women? Low Reps and High Weight Right for You? Strength training is…

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Shred the Silence on Menopause

Shred the Silence on Menopause Flyer

Most women suffer through menopause in silence. As they transition through midlife, many women experience hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, joint pain, insomnia, decreased libido, mood swings, and brain fog. These symptoms can significantly impact a woman’s quality of life, career, and relationships. Shockingly, only 15% of women receive evidence-based medical interventions for menopause…

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Testosterone for Women? The Benefits & Risks

We previously discussed Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) for men. It may be surprising to learn that many women are now taking testosterone as part of their health plan too. Though commonly associated with male physiology, testosterone is found naturally within women and is the most abundant active sex steroid in women throughout the female lifespan….

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