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Frozen Shoulder in Peri-Menopause: What You Need to Know
Frozen shoulder can feel like it comes out of nowhere. One day you can’t reach behind you to unhook your bra, pull a shirt over your...

Tamara Smith
3 min read


Why Your Workouts Aren’t Working Anymore — And How to Fix It
If you’ve been working out, doing all the “right” things, but it feels like the progress has stalled.. you're not alone. I hear this all...

Tamara Smith
4 min read


Lifting After 40: How to Build Muscle and Support Your Joints
So here’s the truth: You’re not broken, you’re not too old, and yes—you absolutely can build muscle after 40! In fact, if you’re feeling...

Tamara Smith
4 min read


The Real Reason Menopause Makes Weight Loss Harder
And What You Can Actually Do About It Let’s talk about something many of us are experiencing: One day we’re eating how we always have,...

Tamara Smith
4 min read


Lifting for Bone Health: A Women's Guide to Strength Training for Stronger Bones
Lately, I’ve been spending my study hours diving deeper into the science of building bone—both as a preventative measure against...

Tamara Smith
6 min read


Metabolic Training vs. Strength Training: What Women age 40+ Need to Know
If you’re in your 40s or beyond and trying to figure out the best way to exercise during peri and post-menopause, you’ve probably heard...

Tamara Smith
6 min read


Q & A - Why Stress and Sleep Matter for Fat Loss:
Struggling to lose body fat despite sticking to a calorie deficit? Poor sleep and high stress could be the culprits. In this post, we’ll...

Tamara Smith
3 min read


What Can I Do to Get Better Sleep? Their Ideas - Your Ideas - & Mine
As women approach or move through peri- and post-menopause, managing stress and getting quality sleep can feel like an uphill battle....

Tamara Smith
5 min read


Q&A: Training and Nutrition During Menopause
Menopause is a transformative phase in life, and it often raises many questions about how to adjust your fitness and nutrition routine to...

Tamara Smith
6 min read


Training Through Peri & Post Menopause: What to Expect and How to Adapt
So you’re an active woman. You exercise regularly, enjoy walks, maintain a fairly balanced diet, go to work, and indulge in a dinner out...

Tamara Smith
4 min read
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