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hustle.run.thrive. blog — menopause strength training

Why Rest Periods Matter in Strength Training (and How to Use Them to Maximize Results)

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Learn how rest periods between sets and exercises impact strength, muscle growth, and endurance. Discover how to time your rest for conditioning, hypertrophy, power, and PRs—especially for runners and menopausal athletes.

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The Red Bib and the Quiet Shift

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Surgical menopause athletes deserve more than a footnote. This story explores identity, performance, ego, and rebuilding strength after hysterectomy, plus the realities of training in menopause and how athletes can thrive with the right strategy.

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Menopause Isn’t the End of Your Running Career—But the Advice You’re Getting Might Be

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Menopause isn't the end of your running — outdated advice is. Learn how to train, fuel, recover, and evolve as a powerful menopausal athlete.

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Why Recovery Isn’t Rest (And Why Masters Athletes Can’t Afford to Get This Wrong)

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Recovery isn’t rest — it’s an active strategy that keeps masters and menopausal athletes strong, fast, and injury-resilient. Here’s how to train it.

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Strength Training for Runners: The Secret Advantage Midlife Athletes Can’t Ignore

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A grounded guide to why strength training is essential for runners — especially Masters and menopausal athletes. Learn how lifting supports performance, reduces injuries, improves running economy, and helps midlife athletes train smarter, not harder.

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