Mini Pause #63: 8 Weeks to Feeling Younger, Energized & Stronger
TL; DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) If you missed it the first time around, I’m starting Cohort #2 for perimenopausal women in April. I’ve designed an 8-week program to help you dial in nutrition, put muscle on in all the right places, and finally relax into your body. WHY I’m currently writing my second book […]
Mini Pause #62: Train Like A Man. Except Like A Girl.
TL; DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) If there is one thing that irritates me to no end—it’s the cutesy-wootsy combination exercises women are fed under the guise of “weight training.” These “combination” exercises—like a squat to overhead press or a plank to single-arm row–are popular in many women’s circles but are highly ineffective for pretty […]
Sleep, Stress & Hormones: How Holistic Technology Supports Women in Midlife
Women navigating the complexities of perimenopause and menopause often find themselves battling a range of symptoms that can feel both overwhelming and relentless. Symptoms like weight gain, muscle mass loss, brain fog, poor sleep, headaches, and fluctuating appetite often seem relentless. As women in this stage of life, many of us are left searching for […]
Mini Pause #61: The Best Compound Exercises For Perimenopausal Women
TL; DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Strength training is essential for perimenopausal women to maintain muscle mass, metabolic health, and keep you looking like the snack you are. The best compound exercises for overall muscle hypertrophy include squats, hip thrusts, lunges, deadlifts, overhead presses, and pull-ups. Focusing on the eccentric phase, pausing in the lengthened […]
Mini Pause #60: The Hips Don’t Lie: Especially When They Have Bursitis
TL; DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Hip bursitis is a common source of hip pain, especially in women over 40. Yay us! It occurs when the bursae—fluid-filled sacs that cushion the hip—become inflamed. Symptoms include sharp or aching pain on the outer hip, discomfort when lying on the affected side, and stiffness. The good news? […]
Stress Speeds Up Skin Aging–These 4 Tips Slow It Down
You can’t out-moisturize a stressed-out system. All those fancy serums and creams won’t save your skin if stress is running the show. When hormones shift and life keeps moving at 100mph, you must tackle the problem from the inside out. Stress is a full-body biochemical reaction. When you’re constantly on the go, juggling work, family, […]
Mini Pause #59: It’s Not Your Squat, It’s Your Ankles
TL; DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) Squatting is one of the most technically difficult compound movements. A lot of people have compensations, and today, I wanted to address one of the more common issues–ankle mobility. WHY A full range-of-motion squat is a beautiful thing. Little hearts can be seen coming out of my eyes when […]