Perimenopause
Your heart in perimenopause: what the research is actually telling us
Cardiovascular risk doesn't wait for menopause, and the perimenopausal window may matter more than you think.
22 June 2026·6 min read
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Perimenopause
Losing Weight in Perimenopause Without Trying? How to Gain It Back Safely
Perimenopause weight loss can feel just as confusing as weight gain, here's how to fuel and strength-train your way through it.
16 June 2026·6 min read
Foundations
The Muscle Loss You Didn't See Coming
Sarcopenia isn't just for your seventies—it can start in your thirties, and what you eat now shapes your strength for decades.
7 June 2026·4 min read
Foundations
The Science of Protein: What Active Women Need to Know
Most protein advice for women isn't backed by science. Here's what the research actually says about how much protein active women need.
7 June 2026·7 min read
Foundations
How Much Protein Do Women Really Need for Strength?
Most women are undermuscled and undereating protein. Here's what the science says about your actual needs.
7 June 2026·6 min read
Perimenopause
Your Sleep Might Be Telling You Something
If you're waking up wrecked despite eight hours in bed, your hormones might be the reason—not stress, not age.
29 May 2026·6 min read
Perimenopause
The Night Shift Nobody Talks About
That 3am ceiling stare? It's not a character flaw—it's biology. Here's what's really happening to your sleep during perimenopause.
29 May 2026·8 min read
Perimenopause
Understanding Metabolic Shifts During Perimenopause
Your body's changing during perimenopause—and understanding why metabolic shifts happen can help you work with your biology, not against it.
25 May 2026·7 min read
Postnatal
Gentle Movement for New Mums: How Postnatal Exercise Supports Mental Health
The first months after birth can feel overwhelming. Research suggests that gentle movement may help lift mood and build emotional resilience for new mums.
24 May 2026·5 min read
Postnatal
The Reality of Eating as a New Mum
Under-fueling is incredibly common for new mums—but running on empty has real consequences for your recovery and energy levels.
22 May 2026·5 min read
Perimenopause
Why Your Protein Needs Change After 50
Your body stops using protein the same way it did in your 30s — here's what that means for your plate, your workouts, and your muscle.
18 May 2026·7 min read
Menopause
How Exercise Protects Your Bones After Menopause
The right exercise routine may be your most powerful tool against bone loss—and research reveals exactly what works.
10 May 2026·6 min read
Perimenopause
When Your Cycle Stops Making Sense: Understanding Perimenopause
Your period used to be reliable. Now it's unpredictable. Here's what's really happening in your body during perimenopause.
8 May 2026·4 min read
Perimenopause
Why Your Body Feels Different in Your 40s
Something shifts in your 40s—and it's not your imagination. Here's what's actually happening to your body.
7 May 2026·6 min read
Perimenopause
The Hormonal Shift Nobody Warns You About
As estrogen drops in your 40s, your fitness strategy needs to change—here's what the science says.
6 May 2026·7 min read
Perimenopause
What Women Actually Experience During Perimenopause
A systematic review reveals what actually helps with perimenopause symptoms—and what the research hasn't yet tested.
5 May 2026·5 min read
Postnatal
Eating for Two: Why Your Calories Count
Breastfeeding burns serious energy - here's what your body actually needs to thrive while feeding your baby.
2 May 2026·5 min read
Postnatal
Why Your Core After Pregnancy Is Different
Crunches won't fix your postpartum core—here's why activating the deep system first actually works.
30 April 2026·5 min read
Foundations
Muscle Protein Synthesis: The Science Behind Every Workout Adaptation
Your muscles rebuild stronger after every workout—but are you giving them the protein they need to grow?
28 April 2026·6 min read
Hormones & Fitness
Protein Needs for Active Women: What Science Actually Shows
The standard protein recommendation isn't designed for women who move. Here's what your body actually needs to thrive.
28 April 2026·6 min read
Foundations
What Happens When You Sleep Determines What Happens On The Field
You're leaving your biggest performance gains on the table if you're skimping on sleep—and it's costing you nothing to fix.
26 April 2026·4 min read
Menopause
Why Your Body Starts Working Against You in Your 40s
Science-backed research on 51 real women proves that modest strength training can dramatically shift how you feel in your 40s and beyond.
25 April 2026·4 min read
Menopause
Six Thousand Women a Day Enter a Life Stage Nobody Taught Them About
Every woman with ovaries will eventually face menopause—yet 94% say they received zero education about it. Here is what you actually need to know.
21 April 2026·5 min read
Menopause
The Night That Changes Everything: Menopause, Sleep & Your Heart
That 3 a.m. wake-up isn't poor sleep hygiene—it's biology. And new research confirms it's putting your heart at serious risk.
21 April 2026·7 min read
Menopause
Why Menopause Weight Gain Happens (And Where It Goes)
That stubborn belly fat during menopause isn't a willpower problem—it's biology. Here's what's actually happening and what to do about it.
21 April 2026·6 min read
Hormones & Fitness
When Your Ovaries Decide to Clock Out Early: A Complete Guide to POI
3.5% of women experience POI before age 40—yet most don't learn about it until diagnosis. Here's what you actually need to know.
21 April 2026·6 min read
Menopause
The Fracture Risk You Probably Haven't Heard Enough About
Over 40% of women over 50 will suffer osteoporotic fractures—but science shows a powerful, drug-free countermeasure most aren't using.
21 April 2026·6 min read
Menopause
The Numbers You Need to Know
During menopause, your bones are quietly losing density—here's the science-backed exercise protocol that fights back.
20 April 2026·5 min read
Perimenopause
Hormonal Chaos: Understanding Perimenopause Period Changes
That 'off' feeling isn't in your head—it's your hormones signaling one of the biggest transitions your body will ever make.
18 April 2026·4 min read
Foundations
The Case for Starting with Strength Training (Even If You've Never Lifted a Weight)
You don't need to be fit to start strength training. You need to start strength training to get fit. Here's why it's the right first investment.
17 March 2026·6 min read
Perimenopause
How to Stay Fit Over 40 (Without the Gimmicks)
There's a lot of noise around fitness after 40. Powdered collagen. Metabolism boosters. Programs designed to make you feel like your body has fundamentally betrayed you. Most of it is nonsense.
24 February 2026·5 min read
Perimenopause
Progesterone: The Hormonal Piece Nobody Talks About During Perimenopause
Your progesterone started declining before your oestrogen did — and that's why you're feeling things you can't quite explain yet.
3 February 2026·7 min read
Postnatal
The Truth About Returning to Exercise After Having a Baby
Your GP said six weeks. The internet said whenever you feel ready. The truth is more nuanced — and understanding it might be the most important thing you do for your body after having a baby.
13 January 2026·9 min read
Menopause
Why Menopause Changes Your Metabolism — And Why 'Eating Less' Isn't the Answer
The metabolic changes of menopause are real, measurable, and not your fault. But understanding what's actually happening is the first step to working with your body, not against it.
16 December 2025·7 min read
Perimenopause
Why Perimenopause Turns Your Stress Response Into Your Worst Enemy
Your body is flooded with cortisol at 3am for no reason — and it's not your fault. Here's the hormonal mechanism behind perimenopause insomnia, and what actually helps.
25 November 2025·7 min read
Menopause
Why Your Bones Get Weaker During Menopause — And How Lifting Weights Fights Back
After menopause, your bones lose oestrogen protection at an accelerating rate. The research is clear: strength training doesn't just slow this process — it can reverse it.
4 November 2025·7 min read
Postnatal
Abdominal Separation After Pregnancy: What It Actually Is and How to Rebuild It
It's common, it's normal, and most information about it is wrong. Here's what every postnatal woman needs to know about abdominal separation.
14 October 2025·8 min read