Episodes
The Biology of Trauma: Why All the Right Things Aren’t Working in Menopause
Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode – 5 Ways to Measure & Improve Your Menopause Fitness At Home Right Now Next Episode – 5 Things I Do When I Need a Reset or I’ve Had a Fitness Plateau More Like This – Turning Your Personal Drama and Trauma into Transformation Resources: Don’t know […]
3 Steps to Improve Cardio Fitness and Longevity (at any age)
If you’re interested in boosting your cardiovascular fitness, I’ve got three steps for you to do. Your cardiovascular fitness – VO2 max – is the most powerful predictor of longevity. Together with your lower body strength, they will tell the story of your future. What is VO2 max? Oxygen consumed in milliliters per kilogram […]
5 Things I Would Do If I Were Tired All the Time in Menopause
So many women say they’re tired all the time in menopause. Even those who do exercise to improve health, which would include energy levels, will often say, “I’m tired all the time.” Let me share what I would do, and actually did at the end of 2019 when I found myself recovering from a […]
Simple Ways to Know if You’re Following Protein Rules in Menopause
The protein rules in menopause change. We’ve talked about protein before. But not like this. Instead of a complicated, Smart Scale, DEXA scan-based check your numbers hard line obsession, you’re going to get down-to-earth, easy to hear support for your protein rules in menopause. My Guest: Jordan Robertson is an evidence based naturopathic doctor, […]
Listener Menopause Exercise Question: Are You Exercising Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?”
Listener Menopause Exercise Question: Are You Exercising Too Much, Too Little, or Just Right?” Recently, a listener asked a menopause exercise question, “I’m doing strength training three times a week for 30 minutes. Is that too much? If you have wondered, or wonder what is enough, too much or the Goldilocks for you, this […]
164: Busting menopause muscle myths with kinesiology professor Dr Stuart Phillips
Send us a text In this episode of the Hot Flash inc Podcast, host Annemarie McQueen sits down with Dr Stuart Phillips, a professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University, to explore the intricacies of exercise, aging, and nutrition, particularly focusing on the impact of these factors during perimenopause and menopause. They discuss common societal pressures […]
What’s Best Total Body or Split Routine in Menopause
Which is the best workout routine for you right now – total body or split routine in menopause? This episode unpacks a recent study by Brad Schoenfeld comparing results from total body or split routine in menopause. The study did not actually address menopause. But if we know we are capable of making the same […]
Cortisol and Exercise in Menopause
I’m going to review the cortisol and exercise connection or confusion… and offer some solutions. Feeling exhausted, frustrated and fat? Got stubborn belly fat you want to lose? You’re exercising but tired all the time? Sleep or don’t, and you’re still never rested? Sound familiar or been there? This episode is PACKED with solutions on […]
Exercise and Hot Flashes and Other Menopause Symptoms
Even if you don’t have hot flashes, stay with me on this because this episode is on exercise and hot flashes. We’re going to dissect the science and eradicate “science says” as a cry for validity by influencers. Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms of menopause. I’ll talk about the relationship between […]
Circadian Rhythm Hacks for Muscle in Menopause
What if we could give you Circadian Rhythm hacks to improve your sleep ang energy throughout the day? Tune in to this episode to know what are these Circadian Rhythm hacks I’m talking about. Definition of Circadian Rhythm: Circadian rhythm is your body’s internal clock, a 24-hour cycle, regulating your sleep-wake patterns, hormone levels, and […]