Builds and Maintains Lean Muscle Mass After 30, we lose about 3-5% of our muscle mass per decade. This loss speeds up by the time we hit menopause, due to lower levels of oestrogen. Strength training helps combat this by building and maintaining lean muscle. Not only the muscle that…
Breaking Through Plateaus – Why Your Menopause Workout Isn’t Working Anymore (And How to Fix It)
If you’re in your 50s and finding that your usual workout routine isn’t getting you the results it used to, you’re not alone. Hitting a plateau is common, especially during menopause when our bodies start responding differently to exercise. Hormonal changes play a huge role here, affecting everything from metabolism…
Just Keep Moving
If you’ve ever suffered an injury, you understand how debilitating they can be. Besides the pain you suffer, it limits what you can do and can really bring you down. Sometimes it’s not even an imposed injury, rather a muscle or joint ache that somehow appears and turns out to…
Why I Harp on About Building Lean Muscle if you are in Perimenopause or Menopause
As we journey through perimenopause and menopause, our bodies undergo significant changes which impact our health and lifestyle. That’s why I nag everyone about the importance of building lean muscle; it’s not just for looks. It’s for your overall well-being. In this article I will detail some of the most…
The power of exercise and activity for your mind, body and soul
There are over 100 different benefits of exercise. Today I will be going through the top 12. Exercise reduces your mental stress Exercise is often referred to as the ‘natural anti-depressant’. When you exercise it increases the rate at which your brain fires serotonin neurons, which are responsible for the…
