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 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 candidly 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 body, you'll find this podcast insightful and inspiring. No more fighting against the tide – we're here to help you harness it to achieve a beautiful active life!
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Maximizing Fitness, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause
#44 - The Cortisol Steal: What It Is, Why It Matters & How To Mitigate It
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In this episode, fitness and women's integrative health industry leader Louise Valentine dives into little known yet essential strategies for active women and runners, especially those aged 35 and above. Get ready to align your fitness and nutrition strategy with your changing hormones! As a multi-award-winning physiologist and performance scientist, she recognizes and emphasizes the importance of understanding your female physiology to avoid common pitfalls like the cortisol steal, which can derail your fitness goals, exacerbate perimenopause symptoms and result in prevalent health diagnoses.
Louise provides actionable advice, including targeted nutrition and fitness strategies to maintain healthy hormone levels, optimal health and performance. She discusses why under-fueling, especially around morning exercise sessions, can lead to a cascade of hormonal imbalances, affecting everything from thyroid function to mental health, mood and body composition. She also explores the benefits of creatine supplementation and innovative methods to boost stem cell production for longevity. These are can't miss simple science-backed foundational strategies to enhance fitness and energy levels!
Whether you’re a runner, fitness enthusiast, or just looking to maintain a lean, healthy physique, this episode is packed with cutting-edge tips to help you thrive through perimenopause and beyond.
Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:42) Understanding the impact of hormones on women's health and fitness
(5:53) What is the cortisol steal, and why it matters
(9:04) Importance of morning routines and proper fueling
(16:26) Common fitness mistakes that worsen cortisol steal
(26:55) The critical role of protein and carbs in the morning
(30:47) Why intermittent fasting can be harmful for active women
(40:47) How traditional running plans can undermine hormonal health
Tune in weekly to "Maximizing Fitness, Physique, and Running Through Perimenopause" for a simple female-specific science-based revolution. Let's unlock our best with less stress!
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