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Fortifying Your Future After 40
Ready to fortify after forty?
First, it's teen angst and puberty. Then, it's 25+ years of monthly menstrual cycles amidst the possibility of pregnancy and one or more childbirths. Finally, there's perimenopause and menopause. These are typical phases of a woman's life, all of which prove how resilient the female body and mind are.
However, each of these life stages can cause significant shifts to a woman's hormone levels, and it's up to us to navigate each of their manifestations.
Perimenopause and menopause love to take our mental and physical well-being on a tumultuous joy ride. Age is certainly just a number, but as we approach our forties, we must prioritise our health.
Hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings, and insomnia are all standard components of the perimenopause and menopause package. These symptoms suck, but one time-honoured remedy significantly curbs these unsettling midlife disturbances;
Strength training and exercise.
Lifting weights helps maintain a woman's muscle mass and bone density, which will inevitably decline if we don't begin to challenge them regularly. This deterioration is particularly pronounced during menopause when estrogen production decreases. Maintaining proper muscle mass and bone density is crucial for preserving overall physical function and preventing further challenges such as osteoporosis.
If that's not enough, hormonal changes can severely affect our sleep patterns, which in turn cause a host of other issues, including brain fog and anxiety. These disturbances will inevitably wreak havoc on our motivation, especially regarding diet and exercise. A changing body can also bring with it a change in our metabolic rate and although a slowed metabolism isn't necessarily a direct symptom of menopause and perimenopause it is often a part of the Pandora's box it may open. A healthy diet and regular exercise will benefit your hormone levels and metabolism, making insomnia, brain fog and anxiety much more manageable.
Playing a vital role in our psychological well-being, the endorphins released during strength training are a proven mood enhancer and stress buster. Three strength sessions per week, of 20-30 minutes , should do the trick. You'll not only have those "feel good" chemicals giving you a mental lift, but seeing the physical benefits of regular strength training is also a surefire confidence booster. Oh and of course more muscle keeps that ever important metabolic rate ticking just the way that we want.
No matter which phase of life you're in, strength training is always a good idea. Embrace each stage, and age gracefully while supporting your overall health and mental well-being.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - HARD WORK
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ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
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Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
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Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
First, it's teen angst and puberty. Then, it's 25+ years of monthly menstrual cycles amidst the possibility of pregnancy and one or more childbirths. Finally, there's perimenopause and menopause. These are typical phases of a woman's life, all of which prove how resilient the female body and mind are.
However, each of these life stages can cause significant shifts to a woman's hormone levels, and it's up to us to navigate each of their manifestations.
Perimenopause and menopause love to take our mental and physical well-being on a tumultuous joy ride. Age is certainly just a number, but as we approach our forties, we must prioritise our health.
Hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings, and insomnia are all standard components of the perimenopause and menopause package. These symptoms suck, but one time-honoured remedy significantly curbs these unsettling midlife disturbances;
Strength training and exercise.
Lifting weights helps maintain a woman's muscle mass and bone density, which will inevitably decline if we don't begin to challenge them regularly. This deterioration is particularly pronounced during menopause when estrogen production decreases. Maintaining proper muscle mass and bone density is crucial for preserving overall physical function and preventing further challenges such as osteoporosis.
If that's not enough, hormonal changes can severely affect our sleep patterns, which in turn cause a host of other issues, including brain fog and anxiety. These disturbances will inevitably wreak havoc on our motivation, especially regarding diet and exercise. A changing body can also bring with it a change in our metabolic rate and although a slowed metabolism isn't necessarily a direct symptom of menopause and perimenopause it is often a part of the Pandora's box it may open. A healthy diet and regular exercise will benefit your hormone levels and metabolism, making insomnia, brain fog and anxiety much more manageable.
Playing a vital role in our psychological well-being, the endorphins released during strength training are a proven mood enhancer and stress buster. Three strength sessions per week, of 20-30 minutes , should do the trick. You'll not only have those "feel good" chemicals giving you a mental lift, but seeing the physical benefits of regular strength training is also a surefire confidence booster. Oh and of course more muscle keeps that ever important metabolic rate ticking just the way that we want.
No matter which phase of life you're in, strength training is always a good idea. Embrace each stage, and age gracefully while supporting your overall health and mental well-being.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - HARD WORK
Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
First, it's teen angst and puberty. Then, it's 25+ years of monthly menstrual cycles amidst the possibility of pregnancy and one or more childbirths. Finally, there's perimenopause and menopause. These are typical phases of a woman's life, all of which prove how resilient the female body and mind are.
However, each of these life stages can cause significant shifts to a woman's hormone levels, and it's up to us to navigate each of their manifestations.
Perimenopause and menopause love to take our mental and physical well-being on a tumultuous joy ride. Age is certainly just a number, but as we approach our forties, we must prioritise our health.
Hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings, and insomnia are all standard components of the perimenopause and menopause package. These symptoms suck, but one time-honoured remedy significantly curbs these unsettling midlife disturbances;
Strength training and exercise.
Lifting weights helps maintain a woman's muscle mass and bone density, which will inevitably decline if we don't begin to challenge them regularly. This deterioration is particularly pronounced during menopause when estrogen production decreases. Maintaining proper muscle mass and bone density is crucial for preserving overall physical function and preventing further challenges such as osteoporosis.
If that's not enough, hormonal changes can severely affect our sleep patterns, which in turn cause a host of other issues, including brain fog and anxiety. These disturbances will inevitably wreak havoc on our motivation, especially regarding diet and exercise. A changing body can also bring with it a change in our metabolic rate and although a slowed metabolism isn't necessarily a direct symptom of menopause and perimenopause it is often a part of the Pandora's box it may open. A healthy diet and regular exercise will benefit your hormone levels and metabolism, making insomnia, brain fog and anxiety much more manageable.
Playing a vital role in our psychological well-being, the endorphins released during strength training are a proven mood enhancer and stress buster. Three strength sessions per week, of 20-30 minutes , should do the trick. You'll not only have those "feel good" chemicals giving you a mental lift, but seeing the physical benefits of regular strength training is also a surefire confidence booster. Oh and of course more muscle keeps that ever important metabolic rate ticking just the way that we want.
No matter which phase of life you're in, strength training is always a good idea. Embrace each stage, and age gracefully while supporting your overall health and mental well-being.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - HARD WORK
Please note that there is no Monday and Wednesday session this week. LRC Unlimited Clients, your TrainingPeaks are still programmed.
Tuesday
Time: 5:59am
Location: InnerFight
Session: Track Tuesday
This week we have a selection of 800s and 400s for you. Come ready to run fast with InnerFight Endurance community and coaching team.
Friday
Time: 5:59am
Location: Kite Beach
Session: The Coffee Run
Today we are looking at your durability. The session is book ended with hard efforts, to see how your duratlity is at the end of a middle block of easy running. This is a great session to test as the weather gets better and then test again in the coming month, after stacking some more consistency in your training.
Monday:
Strength:
Pull Ups and Dumbell Bench Press
Conditioning:
Amrap 20
Car Park sandbag bear hug carry
10 hand-release push-ups
10 pull-ups
Half park run
Tuesday:
Strength:
Front Squats
Conditioning:
In a 3 minute window
10 Dual KB front squats (2x 20/16)
30/25/20 cal Row
AMRAP wall balls
Rest 2 mins x 5
Wednesday:
Strength:
A) Power Clean + Hang Power Clean
B) Clean Complex + Wall Walks
Conditioning:
FOR TIME
3-6-9 Power clean
2-4-6 wall walks
into
9-12-15 Power Clean
9-12-15 Burpee over bar
Thursday:
Strength:
KB Single Leg Deadlifts + Arch Holds
Conditioning:
EMOM 16
Min 1 - 20 alt DB hang snatch (50/35)
Min 2 - 20/15 box jump over
Min 3 -18/15/12/9 Cal assault bike
Min 4 - Rest
Friday:
Conditioning:
Another spicy Friday to end the week, and then we finish together with a Durante Special!
ENGINE
We are going to mix things up a bit this week, varying modalities, time frames and distances designed to push your aerobic capacity.
GYMNASTICS
To kick things off, we will spend some time on Pull-ups and chest-to-bar pull-ups before we move off the rig and onto the floor as we look to break down and develop the Handstand Walk.
HYROX
Working on compromised running this week. Running consistently strong when there is nothing left in your legs is a key skill in Hyrox.
MOBILITY
Improving your overhead mobility will show you how to improve not only flexibility but also stability using a few key exercises that you can do in your own time.
PURE STRENGTH
In Pure Strength this week, we will kick the week off with a mixture of paused and unpaused back squats, followed by some heavy single-leg work. Wednesday sees us continue our progression on the strict press and the stationary dips.
WEIGHTLIFTING
This week in weightlifting we focus on the power snatch and hang power snatch with a series of complexes followed by some EMOM percentage work
Track Tuesday
The purpose of this workout is to develop threshold speed. To do this we’re running through 3X800m into 2X400m finishing with a final best effort over 800m, then repeating the whole set again!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: InnerFight
Wednesday Ride
This Wednesday we’re going to put your legs through some climbing efforts and then finish with some maximum power sprints.
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1.5 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
Friday, The Coffee Run
The ‘in’ word within endurance is fatigue resistance; and today we look to benchmark it. With 2 maximum efforts at the start and end of the set with a steadier middle section, we’ll be able to track your drop-off. A great set for anyone wanting to get better this winter!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Friday, Sea Swim
With Salalah and T100 just around the corner, we again take to the seas to practice race-specific skills for open-water swimming.
Start time: 06:19 am
Session Length: 1 hour
Location: Common Grounds, Jumeirah Beach Track
Saturday Ride
This week we take on the second extension, with some 3-minute and 1-minute turns as a group. We’ll cover around 85km or fun riding. Come along to start your weekend right!
Start time: 05:59 am
Session Length: 3 hour
Location: Bottom of the stick
First, it's teen angst and puberty. Then, it's 25+ years of monthly menstrual cycles amidst the possibility of pregnancy and one or more childbirths. Finally, there's perimenopause and menopause. These are typical phases of a woman's life, all of which prove how resilient the female body and mind are.
However, each of these life stages can cause significant shifts to a woman's hormone levels, and it's up to us to navigate each of their manifestations.
Perimenopause and menopause love to take our mental and physical well-being on a tumultuous joy ride. Age is certainly just a number, but as we approach our forties, we must prioritise our health.
Hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings, and insomnia are all standard components of the perimenopause and menopause package. These symptoms suck, but one time-honoured remedy significantly curbs these unsettling midlife disturbances;
Strength training and exercise.
Lifting weights helps maintain a woman's muscle mass and bone density, which will inevitably decline if we don't begin to challenge them regularly. This deterioration is particularly pronounced during menopause when estrogen production decreases. Maintaining proper muscle mass and bone density is crucial for preserving overall physical function and preventing further challenges such as osteoporosis.
If that's not enough, hormonal changes can severely affect our sleep patterns, which in turn cause a host of other issues, including brain fog and anxiety. These disturbances will inevitably wreak havoc on our motivation, especially regarding diet and exercise. A changing body can also bring with it a change in our metabolic rate and although a slowed metabolism isn't necessarily a direct symptom of menopause and perimenopause it is often a part of the Pandora's box it may open. A healthy diet and regular exercise will benefit your hormone levels and metabolism, making insomnia, brain fog and anxiety much more manageable.
Playing a vital role in our psychological well-being, the endorphins released during strength training are a proven mood enhancer and stress buster. Three strength sessions per week, of 20-30 minutes , should do the trick. You'll not only have those "feel good" chemicals giving you a mental lift, but seeing the physical benefits of regular strength training is also a surefire confidence booster. Oh and of course more muscle keeps that ever important metabolic rate ticking just the way that we want.
No matter which phase of life you're in, strength training is always a good idea. Embrace each stage, and age gracefully while supporting your overall health and mental well-being.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - HARD WORK
First, it's teen angst and puberty. Then, it's 25+ years of monthly menstrual cycles amidst the possibility of pregnancy and one or more childbirths. Finally, there's perimenopause and menopause. These are typical phases of a woman's life, all of which prove how resilient the female body and mind are.
However, each of these life stages can cause significant shifts to a woman's hormone levels, and it's up to us to navigate each of their manifestations.
Perimenopause and menopause love to take our mental and physical well-being on a tumultuous joy ride. Age is certainly just a number, but as we approach our forties, we must prioritise our health.
Hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings, and insomnia are all standard components of the perimenopause and menopause package. These symptoms suck, but one time-honoured remedy significantly curbs these unsettling midlife disturbances;
Strength training and exercise.
Lifting weights helps maintain a woman's muscle mass and bone density, which will inevitably decline if we don't begin to challenge them regularly. This deterioration is particularly pronounced during menopause when estrogen production decreases. Maintaining proper muscle mass and bone density is crucial for preserving overall physical function and preventing further challenges such as osteoporosis.
If that's not enough, hormonal changes can severely affect our sleep patterns, which in turn cause a host of other issues, including brain fog and anxiety. These disturbances will inevitably wreak havoc on our motivation, especially regarding diet and exercise. A changing body can also bring with it a change in our metabolic rate and although a slowed metabolism isn't necessarily a direct symptom of menopause and perimenopause it is often a part of the Pandora's box it may open. A healthy diet and regular exercise will benefit your hormone levels and metabolism, making insomnia, brain fog and anxiety much more manageable.
Playing a vital role in our psychological well-being, the endorphins released during strength training are a proven mood enhancer and stress buster. Three strength sessions per week, of 20-30 minutes , should do the trick. You'll not only have those "feel good" chemicals giving you a mental lift, but seeing the physical benefits of regular strength training is also a surefire confidence booster. Oh and of course more muscle keeps that ever important metabolic rate ticking just the way that we want.
No matter which phase of life you're in, strength training is always a good idea. Embrace each stage, and age gracefully while supporting your overall health and mental well-being.
Fun - Honesty - Simplicity - Smash Life - Mental Toughness - HARD WORK
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