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Why Protein Matters More Than Ever for Masters and Menopausal Athletes

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Discover why protein is crucial for Masters and menopausal athletes, how to fuel around strength training and running, and simple ways to boost your protein intake for better recovery and muscle maintenance.

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The Missing Chapter: Why Surgical Menopause Deserves More Than a Footnote in the Menopause-for-Athletes Conversation

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Surgical menopause is more than a footnote. This post calls out the blind spots in the menopause-for-athletes conversation and shares what women like us actually need to thrive.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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