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When Coaches Use the Wrong Research: Why “Evidence-Based” Isn’t Always Athlete-Aligned
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The real evidence-based coaching for women in midlife means accounting for hormonal shifts, training load, recovery demands, and the complexity of what they’re juggling—not dismissing them with a PubMed link from 2004.
When “Cite the Research” Is Just Code for “Sit Down and Shut Up”
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Calling out the bro-science crowd: why demanding citations on menopause from male-dominated studies misses the point—and reveals more about their egos.
Menopause Is Not the End: 3 Game-Changing Books Every Midlife Woman Should Read
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Discover 3 powerful books that challenge outdated menopause myths and empower midlife women with real solutions. Learn why it's time to rethink hormones, sex, and strength—and how working with a menopause-informed coach can change everything.
Why Quoting Studies on Men to “Debunk” Female Health Research Isn’t Science: It’s Mansplaining with Citations
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Explore why citing studies on men to debunk female health research isn't science, but mansplaining with citations. Learn about the impact of intermittent fasting on women, hormonal shifts, and Dr. Stacy Sims' crucial research for female athletes.
Why Birth Control Isn't Hormone Replacement (And Why That Matters for Active Women)
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Learn the real difference between birth control and hormone replacement therapy for active women. Understand how the wrong approach can affect performance, recovery, and metabolic health.