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Why Critical Thinking Matters More Than Reading Research in Coaching
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If you spend enough time in coaching circles, you'll notice a trend. Coaches who want to be taken seriously talk a lot about reading research. They cite studies, debate over data, and throw around phrases like "evidence-based practice."
Why Aren’t We Talking About Athletes in Surgical Menopause?
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While we know that menopause impacts performance, recovery, muscle mass, and bone health, the studies that exist mostly focus on natural menopause. Athletes in surgical menopause? That’s an afterthought—if it’s considered at all.
How to Spot Quality Research (And Why Some People Ignore It)
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We’ve all seen it happen. Someone drops a study link into a conversation or a social media post, claiming it “proves” their point beyond a shadow of a doubt. It’s a mic drop moment—or so they think
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.