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The Science of HIIT and Hormonal Response in Menopausal Women
When it comes to fitness during menopause, one of the most important—yet often misunderstood—factors is how exercise impacts hormonal health. For women navigating perimenopause and post-menopause, the right kind of training can enhance energy, support fat loss, and improve cardiovascular health.

Julie Hodge
May 63 min read
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How to Achieve Sustainable Fat Loss for Women Over 40
Getting older isn't always easy but there are a lot of perks! What's changing and what can you do about it? Read on!

Julie Hodge
Jun 30, 20247 min read
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LOVE THAT CUPPA JAVA?
Caffeine has been ‘good-guy, bad-guy’ for years. If you have a high intake of caffeine during your day (over 3-4 caffeinated drinks are too

Julie Hodge
Mar 19, 20242 min read
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The Perimenopause Plan
This post may help you understand what perimenopause is and when to expect it as well as offer you some tools to get through it with...

Julie Hodge
Nov 26, 202310 min read
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Navigating Peri/menopause: Approaches to muscle health
Navigating Peri/menopause: Approaches to muscle health

Julie Hodge
Nov 11, 20234 min read
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5 Reasons for Your Weight Gain in Perimenopause
5 Reasons for Your Weight Gain in Perimenopause! If you’re in peri/menopause and experiencing your body shape changing as you go through per

Julie Hodge
Oct 10, 20237 min read
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Compound Exercise
Focusing on compound lifts is one of the most effective ways to build strength in a limited amount of time. This not only saves time, but ca

Julie Hodge
Oct 6, 20232 min read
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Managing Hormones, Perimenopause, Muscle, Bone Density
Managing Perimenopause: A blog about preserving muscle and bone density for women in midlife.

Julie Hodge
Jun 29, 20234 min read
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The Power of Strength Training for Perimenopause: Unlocking Physiological and Hormonal Benefits
Perimenopause is a natural transitional phase in a woman's life that marks the onset of hormonal changes leading up to menopause. While...

Julie Hodge
Jun 19, 20233 min read
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Endocrine Disruptors to Avoid for Hormone Health
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that can mimic hormone actions in the human body, interfere with hormone signaling, and cause health prob

Julie Hodge
May 27, 20232 min read
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The Truth About Inflammation & Nutrition
Causes of chronic inflammation may include persistent infection, food sensitivities, leaky gut, poor diet, poor sleep hygiene, environment.

Julie Hodge
Nov 5, 20222 min read
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6 HACKS FOR BURNOUT AND OVERWHELM
Dealing with burnout or being overwhelmed are both consequences of high amounts of stress. With overwhelm, you might be experiencing...

Julie Hodge
Mar 17, 20223 min read
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10 Heathy Eating Tips for Super Busy Women
The busier you get, the less likely you are to think about healthy eating. Unfortunately, acting in this way is counterproductive. You...

Julie Hodge
Feb 11, 20226 min read
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Nutrition Needs for Women & Aging Populations
Females need to have a healthy and balanced hormonal profile. In general, good nutrition can be very important to hormone balance.

Julie Hodge
Jan 17, 20226 min read
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6 Hacks for Burnout and Overwhelm
Dealing with burnout or being overwhelmed are both consequences of high amounts of stress. With overwhelm, you might be experiencing...

Julie Hodge
Jan 13, 20223 min read
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Over 40? You may want to quit doing these...
If you're in or approaching perimenopause the "if I eat less, if I do more classes, if I take more steps" mindset is keeping us stuck.

Julie Hodge
Jan 4, 20223 min read
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