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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.

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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.

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Running Through Surgical Menopause: What You Need to Know

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Surgical menopause isn’t just a shift in hormones—it’s an abrupt change that affects everything from energy levels to recovery times. If you’re a runner navigating this transition, you might feel like your body suddenly isn’t responding the way it used to.

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The Missing Conversation: LEA in Athletes with Surgical Menopause

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If you're an athlete in surgical menopause, you've probably noticed that most sports nutrition and health conversations don’t include you. Discussions around Low Energy Availability (LEA) tend to focus on younger athletes, those with natural hormone cycles, or those navigating perimenopause.

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Menopause and Coaching: More Than Just a Trend

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If you’re a menopausal or perimenopausal athlete, you deserve a coach who understands the full picture—not just someone who suddenly finds the topic relevant when it’s just started affecting them personally.

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