Ep. 219 The Nuances of Running During Midlife with Louise Valentine

You hear so much about the importance of strength training during perimenopause that you may be left with the impression that doing any sort of cardio, especially running, is bad and counterproductive. 

Today’s guest is here to set the record straight and help you continue or start running without hindering your weight loss or exacerbating symptoms.

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Louise Valentine

Louise Valentine is one of the world’s leading Exercise Physiologists, a women’s integrative health practitioner, best-selling author, avid runner & military spouse. Named the American College of Sports Medicine Practitioner of the Year & the #1 Health Education Specialist in the U.S., she has worked for the NFL, published research & coached 1,000s throughout the world. When faced with her own devastating diagnoses, hormonal health & fitness challenges, Louise was grateful to have the knowledge to work with her female physiology to turn her breakdowns into breakthroughs!

Louise is CEO of BreakingThroughWellness.com, where she offers a top podcast & the industry-leading Badass Breakthrough Academy: where active women age 35+ work with their changing hormones to mitigate perimenopause havoc, maximize fitness, a fit physique & energized injury-free running with LESS STRESS!

Free nutrition guide & 1:1 consult at breakingthroughwellness.com @breakingthroughwellness on Instagram & Facebook

 

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To Your Health Podcast is THE self-improvement podcast for women want it all: great health, strong relationships, and fulfilling career. Whether you want to lose weight for the last time, improve your well-being, or use health as the foundation for success in other areas, this podcast is for you.

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