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The Foundations of Running: Key Elements for Success
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Discover the essential foundations of running, including proper form, breathing techniques, strength, nutrition, and recovery tips. Improve your running efficiency and performance with these key elements.
Why Menopause Might Just Be the Best Time for Athletes to Thrive
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Menopause isn’t just a time of decline for athletes—it’s a unique opportunity to rethink training, recovery, and performance. In this post, I explore how menopause can empower athletes to achieve their best by focusing on strength, mental resilience, recovery, and nutrition. If you're ready to embrace the potential of this transformative phase, let’s work together to unlock your full athletic potential.
Why Tendon Issues Increase in Menopause (And How to Combat Them)
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Tendon issues become more common during menopause due to hormonal changes, particularly the drop in estrogen, which affects tendon elasticity and recovery. In this post, I explore why these issues arise and share a hybrid approach combining form adjustments, softwave therapy, supplementation, and strength training to combat tendonitis and improve tendon health. If you're ready to address your tendon issues and keep performing at your best, let's work together to create a plan tailored to your needs.
Defying the Odds: How Masters Athletes Can Keep Improving
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Yes, slowing down over time is a reality for some athletes, but that’s not the full picture. Just like breaking the 4-minute mile seemed impossible until it wasn’t, improving as a masters athlete is absolutely possible with the right mindset and approach.
The 7 Key Topics Every Masters and Menopausal Athlete Needs to Know
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If you’re a masters or menopausal athlete, you’ve probably felt the frustration of trying to train like you used to, only to be met with exhaustion, slower recovery, or injuries that seem to come out of nowhere. The truth is, your body is changing, and your training should evolve with it.