For a long time—going back to my postdoc days—I’ve experienced firsthand how far women’s health and fitness research lags behind the male-focused default data. It’s become my life’s mission to help fix this, so today I’m extremely proud to announce a new research funding partnership that will h...
Most conversations about menopause focus on hormones. But there’s another system quietly shifting at the same time: your gut microbiome.
The trillions of bacteria living in your gut influence everything from metabolism to immune function to brain health. And during perimenopause and menopause, ...
Most active women underestimate their daily protein needs—and the consequences become more pronounced in perimenopause and menopause. The current RDA for protein was established to prevent deficiency in sedentary people, not to help active women optimize their training and recovery—or to thrive...
Women live longer than men. On paper, we “win” longevity. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: many women are living longer, but those years are impacted by cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, frailty, and loss of independence, especially after menopause. The real question becomes less ab...
Note: This is an anatomical and physiological review, not medical advice. Anyone with concerns should see their healthcare provider.
When you train consistently—whether it’s endurance training, speed work, or strength—your heart adapts. That adaptation, which is often referred to as “athlete’s ...
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There are very few supplements I recommend across the board. Creatine is one of them.
For decades, creatine has been misunderstood as something only bodybuilders or elite male athletes use. That misconception has kept many women from one of the most well-researched, effective, and female-rele...
My latest conversation with Mel Robbins drops today, and it touches on many of the questions I’ve been thinking about as we head into 2026: how women can support metabolism, build muscle, and work with their hormones as they train, recover, and age in a landscape that’s often noisy, trend-drive...
As the calendar turns and we near the end of 2025, I wanted to take a moment to pause, reflect, and send a note of gratitude. I typically dedicate these newsletters to science-backed information for active women, but today I’ll break with the norm and share some of the highlights and challenges...
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Perimenopause vs. Postmenopause: What Active Women Need to Know
With World Menopause Day happening tomorrow, it feels like the right time to address some key questions I’m often asked about perimenopause and postmenopause. I know only too well that navigating these changes can feel confusing,...
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With Mother’s Day right around the corner (in most countries!), I thought now would be a good time to celebrate the strength of the women who raised us and just how far we’ve come when it comes to navigating menopause.Â
When I first started researching menopause for my book, Next Level, I k...
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It’s a question I’m asked by women a lot: How much protein should I consume every day? And while the detailed answer will always depend on your age, your activity level, your menstrual cycle status, and plenty more, there are a few simple guidelines that can help get you on the right side of ...
Fasting, keto, low carb, all zone 2 all the time…those rules are not for us.
It’s been two years since my menopause training book, Next Level, came out and three years since we started working on it. Though it’s nearly impossible to believe at this point, just three or four years ago, menopause ...
