Training that makes room for you.
Evidence-informed guides to strength training, menstrual symptoms, menopause, pelvic health, postpartum recovery, and fuelling. Practical ideas with individual needs in view.
Strength training for women: a welcoming beginner’s plan
Start strength training with a practical two-day plan, sensible progression, and research on women’s muscle growth. No complicated split required.
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Menstrual cycle and strength training: follow your symptoms, not a rigid calendar
What menstrual-cycle research can and cannot tell you about lifting, plus a practical way to adjust training around your own symptoms.
4 min readRead the guideExercise for period pain: what may help, and how to start gently
Explore the evidence on exercise for primary period pain, gentle movement options, and signs that deserve a conversation with your clinician.
4 min readRead the guideStrength training during menopause: a plan with room to adapt
A practical approach to lifting during perimenopause and menopause, with research on muscle and bone health and flexible weekly planning.
4 min readRead the guideBone health for women: strength, impact, and balance each have a role
Understand how resistance, impact, and balance training relate to bone health, and why osteoporosis and fracture history change exercise planning.
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Pelvic floor symptoms and strength training: make room for individual support
Learn what pelvic floor research supports, why leaking or heaviness deserves attention, and how to discuss strength training with a pelvic health professional.
4 min readRead the guideReturning to strength training postpartum: rebuild capacity without a countdown
A symptom-aware guide to returning to lifting after birth, informed by the 2025 Canadian guideline, with practical questions for your care team.
4 min readRead the guideDiastasis recti and exercise: build function, not a fear of your core
Understand postpartum diastasis recti, the limits of gap measurements, and how to approach abdominal exercise with individualized support.
4 min readRead the guideUnder-fuelling and training: understand low energy availability and REDs
Learn why under-fuelling can affect training and health, which changes deserve attention, and how to seek support without self-diagnosing REDs.
4 min readRead the guideIron, fatigue, and exercise: what active women should ask about
Explore research on iron deficiency and exercise, why fatigue needs proper assessment, and questions to ask before considering an iron supplement.
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