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Why Protein Matters More Than Ever for Masters and Menopausal Athletes
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Learn why protein is essential for menopausal and Masters athletes, how much you need daily, and how protein supports strength, recovery, and performance. Get practical fueling tips for runners and lifters.
The Missing Chapter: Why Surgical Menopause Deserves More Than a Footnote in the Menopause-for-Athletes Conversation
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Surgical menopause isn’t a footnote. It’s an abrupt hormonal shutdown that dramatically affects athletic performance, identity, and recovery. Here’s why athletes deserve better support, nuance, and visibility.
Exploring the Research Gap: Athletes in Surgical Menopause
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Athletes in surgical menopause are nearly invisible in sports science. Coach Croft exposes why this research gap exists and offers the Mastering Menopause Guide — a resource built for athletes navigating performance, hormones, and training in the space science forgot.
What I’ve Learned from Coaching Menopausal Runners
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Menopause changes the game for runners, but it doesn’t mean performance has to decline. Over the years, I’ve coached menopausal athletes through fatigue, hormonal fluctuations, and strength loss—while watching them get stronger, faster, and more resilient.
Menopause and Hip Labral Tears: What Active Women Need to Know
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Learn how menopause increases the risk of hip labral tears and how to prevent them. Discover how estrogen loss, bone density changes, and smart strength training impact hip health for active women.