Hormones

Menopause advice can be confusing. The internet is full of bold promises, scary warnings, and confident opinions that directly contradict each other. How do you know what’s real and reliable—and what isn’t? Here’s how to source legitimate, science-based information on...

Note: This guide is specific to the United States. Other countries have different professional titles, training pathways, and scopes of practice. Always check local regulations and certifications if you're outside the U.S. The menopause transition affects sleep, energy, cognition, mood,...

Exercising everyday? Crushing your macros? Getting compliments on how “great” you look? You are the picture of health, and yet you haven’t had your period in nearly a year. How could this be? You’re doing everything right. You clearly are...

Endometriosis affects one in 10 women worldwide with the main sign being period pain. Thriving with endometriosis can be challenging, and many women with endo may find it difficult to train and exercise in the way they love, if at...

When we think of menopause, we imagine we will experience all the symptoms that our mothers told us about: the hot flashes, the extra weight around the waistline and the crazy erratic mood swings. Yet how many of you associate...

When I hear a trainer ask a question about training older clients, I ask how old is older. As a 46-year-old, I chuckle a bit when the answer is over 40. I still smiled a bit when Girls Gone Strong...

If you're a trainer who works with women, and your clients are experiencing menopausal symptoms, then chances are you've entered a realm of personal training that's as clear as mud! Being a veteran trainer in this game for nearly 20...

“Just listen to your body!” We say it (and hear it!) all the time, but how do you actually do that? How do you listen to your body? Teaching women how to listen to what their own hormones are saying...

It's not easy being the girl with the wonky hormones. It’s not easy being the one whose efforts produce only a fraction of the results someone else may get. It feels unfair. It’s frustrating. I get it. It takes time...