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Workouts

How to Do the Bulgarian Split Squat

Not sure how to set up for a Bulgarian split squat? Remember, it’s the same set up whether you elevate your back foot or place it on the floor. Here’s the progression: Start with bodyweight with back foot on the floor to establish balance and range of motion. Then elevate the back foot and do … Continued

Healthy Eating

Another Reason to Increase Fiber in Menopause

The 15th reason to eat more fiber? Add combat cognitive decline to the list! This study concluded: Higher dietary fiber intake is associated with improved specific components of cognitive function in older adults aged 60 years and older. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2022.03.022 Why wait until you’re 60+ to increase fiber when there are these additional benefits of fiber: … Continued

Mindset

What to Do When Your Life is Out of Control in Menopause

Does your life feel out of control? There seem to be seasons where it’s just ONE thing after another! Menopause tends to be one of those seasons :/ CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN. Taking charge of your nutrition will provide some grounding. Choices don’t need to be perfect. Prioritizing protein, adding fiber, drinking lots of water … Continued

Q and A

Another Reason to Resistance Train in Menopause

Hot flashes? Well, if you need ANOTHER reason to resistance train, here it is… More lean muscle is shown to reduce hot flashes according to this study: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40695-020-00058-9 How do you get more muscle? Resistance training! With declining estrogen levels in the menopause transition, both bone density and muscle mass declines. Resistance training offsets both … Continued