Maximizing Hormones, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause
Welcome to "Maximizing Hormones, 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, running and performance expert Louise Valentine, this show empowers you to mitigate impacts of hormone changes without overcomplicating it or needing endless supplements, diets or medications!
Get ready to break through misinformation, ditch outdated male-based methods and apply what you learn to feel your best, level up a fit toned physique and run strong, energized and injury-free at ANY age!
Louise and her clients share how they achieve previously thought "impossible" results, driven by Louise's multi award-winning science-backed nutrition, fitness, running and fat loss methods designed for ambitious everyday runners age 35 and beyond. Get inspired each week as they share how they've turned their own health, hormone and fitness breakdowns into breakthroughs and how they now lead the way in empowering women just like you do the same!
Whether you're looking to ditch hormone havoc, optimize natural hormone production, break through a setback, or you 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 – Louise is here to help you harness its fierce natural power to achieve a vibrantly energized, well, fit and active life!
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Maximizing Hormones, Physique & Running Through Perimenopause
#61 - Top Cold Weather Tips to Ditch Cold Hands, Level Up Your Circulation & Physique
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In this episode, we explore practical strategies to help you run through the winter months with confidence and ease. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, you’ll find tips to stay warm, safe, and motivated—even when the temperature drops.
Our host, Louise, a leading performance scientist, exercise physiologist and women's health practitioner, shares valuable gear recommendations and simple hacks to tackle common cold-weather running challenges like freezing hands, poor circulation, and slippery conditions. From the benefits of compression stockings to layering techniques that actually work, you’ll learn how to stay comfortable and reduce your risk of injury in icy weather.
We also dive into how your body changes with age and the impact of hormones on fitness and circulation. Plus, hear a fun and inspiring take on setting pregnancy running goals and how these lessons can help all women tap into their inner strength.
If you’re looking for actionable advice and a dose of inspiration to keep moving this winter, this episode is for you. Tune in and discover how to stay active, healthy, and empowered all season long!
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Episode Highlights:
(0:00) Intro
(2:43) Running in extreme cold: personal stories from negative 17°F runs
(5:28) Cold-weather tips: Compression stockings, circulation hacks, and safety
(6:51) Pregnancy running: Achieving marathon goals safely
(8:51) Postpartum recovery: How compression gear aids circulation and fitness
(12:07) Keeping hands warm: Gear options and cheap hacks
(14:10) Protecting lungs in cold air with buffs and gaiters
(17:43) Shoe and grip tips for icy conditions: Yak Trax and trail running shoes
(23:30) Individualized strategies for staying warm: Hot hands and temperature thresholds
(25:12) Outro
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