Michelle Freimark

How to Start Exercise (Especially If You’re Over 40 and Feeling Overwhelmed)

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How to Start Exercise (Especially If You’re Over 40 and Feeling Overwhelmed) Starting exercise can feel intimidating — especially if it’s been years, your body feels different than it used to, or you’ve tried workouts before that left you exhausted, sore, or discouraged. The good news?You don’t need to train harder.You need to train smarter. […]

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Depression, Estrogen Dominance, and Finally Feeling Seen in Perimenopause

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By Michelle Freimark | Calgary Women’s Strength Coach Depression, Estrogen Dominance, and Finally Feeling Seen in Perimenopause Perimenopause Has a Way of Sneaking Up on You… If you’re anything like me, you’ve been taught to push through.To be resilient.To accept that your changing body is just “part of aging.” But what happens when your body

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Why Women Over 40 Need an In-Person Trainer in Calgary

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Why Women Over 40 Need an In-Person Trainer in Calgary As women move through their 40s and beyond, strength training becomes essential — not just for looking good, but for feeling strong, maintaining mobility, balancing hormones, and aging vibrantly. Yet, walking into a busy gym environment or trying to follow cookie-cutter workout plans can often

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Protein And The Importance Of It During Perimenopause

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Protein And The Importance Of It During Perimenopause If you’re a woman navigating perimenopause or menopause, you may have noticed changes in your energy levels, muscle tone, and metabolism. What you eat, and more specifically, your protein intake can play a significant role in how you feel during this transition. As a Calgary-based personal trainer

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Gen-X Is Making Waves And Talking About Perimenopause!

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Gen-X Is Making Waves And Talking About Perimenopause! Perimenopause used to be a silent journey—something women endured without much conversation or support. But times are changing, and Gen-X women are leading the charge by opening up the dialogue about perimenopause and taking control of their health. These women, now in their 40s and 50s, are

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The Importance of Creatine for Women: Why It’s a Game-Changer

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The Importance of Creatine for Women: Why It’s a Game-Changer If you’re a Calgarian woman over 40 navigating the changes that come with perimenopause or postmenopause, you may have heard about creatine but aren’t sure if it’s right for you. Spoiler alert: It absolutely is! As a personal fitness trainer in Calgary who specializes in

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Why Women Were Left Out of Scientific Studies and Why It Matters

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Why Women Were Left Out of Scientific Studies and Why It Matters When it comes to health and fitness research, women have often been left out of the equation. For decades, scientific studies primarily focused on men, with the assumption that the results could be applied universally. But as many of us now know—especially those

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The Effects of Low Estrogen Due to Menopause

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The Effects of Low Estrogen Due to Menopause Menopause brings many changes, and one of the most significant is the decline in estrogen levels. For women in Calgary navigating perimenopause and postmenopause, understanding these effects can help you take control of your health and well-being. While estrogen plays many roles in the body, its reduction

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Visceral vs. Subcutaneous Fat: Why It Matters During Menopause

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Visceral vs. Subcutaneous Fat: Why it Matters During Menopause Navigating the changes that come with perimenopause and postmenopause can be challenging, especially when it comes to understanding how your body stores fat. Two primary types of body fat—visceral fat and subcutaneous fat—play different roles in your health. Understanding these differences is crucial, particularly as hormonal

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