Muscle Building For Women

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

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

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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Gen-X Is Making Waves And Talking About Perimenopause!

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

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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Black and white photo from what looks like the 60's with a female scientist surrounded by male scientists and male business men

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

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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