Maximizing Fitness, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause

Louise Valentine
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Maximizing Fitness, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause

Welcome to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause," the podcast that redefines your relationship with fitness, nutrition and hormonal changes. Hosted by American College of Sports Medicine Practitioner of the Year 2023, women's integrative health and performance expert Louise Valentine, this show empowers you to mitigate impacts of hormone changes without overcomplicating it! Get ready to break through misinformation, ditch ineffective trends, outdated methods and apply what you learn to feel your best, look fit or run strong and injury-free. Join Louise, her coaches and clients as they share multi award-winning science-backed nutrition, fitness, running and fat loss methods designed for active females age 35 and beyond. Get inspired each week as they share how they've turned their own health and fitness breakdowns into breakthroughs and how they now lead the way in helping women just like you do the same! Whether you're looking to ditch hormone havoc, break through a setback or want to understand how to lift, train and fuel harmoniously with your changing female physiology, you'll find this podcast insightful and inspiring. No more fighting against your body – we're here to help you harness its natural power to achieve a vibrantly energized, well, fit and active life! If you're an active female who wants it all, Welcome to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" – Your go-to resource to break through to next-level health, hormones and fitness!

  1. 2H AGO

    #74 - How I Went to My Doctor & Got Everything I Needed (& You Can Too!)

    In this empowering episode, your host Louise, a multi award-winning women's integrative health practitioner, performance scientist and one of the world's leading exercise physiologists specializing in the needs of active women and recreational runners, opens up about her personal journey through the broken U.S. healthcare system—sharing real frustrations, devastating setbacks, lessons learned, and practical strategies to help you advocate for your own vibrant health and fitness. From being di...

    46 min

  2. MAR 20

    #73 - Debunking Caffeine, Cortisol, Anxiety & Belly Fat

    If you've been told to give up caffeine completely during peri/menopause, it's time to set the record straight. In this episode, Louise, a multi award-winning exercise physiologist, women's integrative health practitioner, and performance scientist, breaks down the myths around caffeine, cortisol, anxiety, and belly fat—and how they’re actually all connected! You'll learn why having caffeine on an empty stomach is counterproductive, how to fuel properly before workouts, and why over-caffeinat...

    43 min

  3. MAR 13

    #72 - 10 Nutrition, Fitness & Fat Loss Concepts to Rethink in Perimenopause

    In this episode, Louise, a multi industry-leading expert for peri/menopausal active women and runners, dives into 10 critical concepts every woman should reconsider during peri/menopause. From outdated medical advice to misleading nutrition trends, she cuts through the noise and focuses on science-backed strategies to help you feel strong, energized, and in control of your health. Women struggle with misinformation about hormones, nutrition, and fitness during this stage of life. Get ready to...

    1h 8m

  4. MAR 6

    #71 - 5 Mindset Shifts to Unlock Your Strongest Spirit of a Vibrantly Fit & Well Athlete

    In this empowering episode, Louise explores five key mindset shifts that can help women over 35 regain their strength, confidence, and vitality. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, struggling with shifting hormones, or wondering if you still have what it takes to be an athlete, this episode is for you. As one of the world’s leading perimenopause experts and best-selling mindset authors, Louise talks about how to prioritize yourself without guilt, fuel and tr...

    48 min

  5. FEB 27

    #70 - The Ultimate Female-Specific Supplement Guide: Strategies, Timing & Type

    In this episode, Louise, a multi award-winning women's integrative health practitioner, performance scientist, and one of the world's leading exercise physiologists specializing in active women and recreational runners, shares essential, female-specific supplement strategies for active women and endurance athletes. Drawing from over 22 years in exercise, nutrition, and wellness, she breaks down the science behind smart supplementation and explains how proper timing and high-quality, third-par...

    48 min

  6. FEB 20

    #69 - How to Break Through Weight & Scale Fluctuations During Perimenopause

    In this episode, Louise, a multi-award-winning expert for perimenopausal active women and runners, explores why the scale fluctuates during perimenopause and how to navigate weight changes without frustration. She shares her personal journey with shifting hormones, stress, and weight fluctuations, shedding light on how these factors impact body composition. She breaks down the role of stress, sleep, and hormones in weight gain and loss, explaining why perimenopausal weight changes aren’t alwa...

    25 min

  7. FEB 13

    #68 - HIIT Cardio Nuances for Runners, Injured Runners & Fitness Lovers

    In this episode, Louise, one of the world’s leading women's health, fitness, and performance experts, dives into the myths and realities of HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) and cortisol management for women over 35, especially fitness enthusiasts, runners and those recovering from injuries. With so much conflicting advice out there, she clears the confusion and shares science-backed strategies that align with your changing hormones and female physiology. She breaks down how to structur...

    33 min

  8. FEB 6

    #67 - Common Fat Loss Mistakes & Best Strategies to Achieve Sustainable Body Recomposition Success

    In today’s episode, Louise, one of the world’s leading fat loss experts, talks about one of the biggest fat loss mistakes women make—going too hard, too fast—and what to do instead for long-term success. If you've tried every diet, trending supplement, hack or intense workout routines only to gain the weight back, you're not alone. The world is full of conflicting and misleading advice, especially for women in perimenopause. Louise shares insights from her science-backed approaches to sustain...

    46 min
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Welcome to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause," the podcast that redefines your relationship with fitness, nutrition and hormonal changes. Hosted by American College of Sports Medicine Practitioner of the Year 2023, women's integrative health and performance expert Louise Valentine, this show empowers you to mitigate impacts of hormone changes without overcomplicating it! Get ready to break through misinformation, ditch ineffective trends, outdated methods and apply what you learn to feel your best, look fit or run strong and injury-free. Join Louise, her coaches and clients as they share multi award-winning science-backed nutrition, fitness, running and fat loss methods designed for active females age 35 and beyond. Get inspired each week as they share how they've turned their own health and fitness breakdowns into breakthroughs and how they now lead the way in helping women just like you do the same! Whether you're looking to ditch hormone havoc, break through a setback or want to understand how to lift, train and fuel harmoniously with your changing female physiology, you'll find this podcast insightful and inspiring. No more fighting against your body – we're here to help you harness its natural power to achieve a vibrantly energized, well, fit and active life! If you're an active female who wants it all, Welcome to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" – Your go-to resource to break through to next-level health, hormones and fitness!

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