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Evidence-based · Women 35+

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I read the research on midlife physiology and write what it actually means for training — then build the strength programming from it. For women navigating perimenopause and menopause.

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Training

Beginner Strength Training for Perimenopause: How to Start Safely and Get Strong

New to lifting in your 40s or perimenopause? Learn how to start beginner strength training safely, protect your metabolism, and build confidence with simple workouts designed for women 35–55.

Tracking

What Your HRV Is Actually Telling You in Perimenopause

Your HRV is dropping and your recovery score is red again — and you're doing everything right. Here's what HRV actually measures, why it shifts in perimenopause, and how to use it to train smarter instead of feeling judged by it.

Fuel

High-Fiber Eating for Women 35+: The 30-Gram Blueprint for Hormones, Gut Health & Longevity

90% of women miss the daily fiber target — a hidden gap that impacts hormones, gut health, metabolism, and longevity. Learn why women over 35 need 25–30g daily, how fiber supports estrogen metabolism, and get the simple 5g ladder and 30-day plan to make it easy.

Hormones

Stronger Bones After 35: 5 Evidence-Backed Habits Every Woman Can Start Today

Heavy lifts, smart nutrition, and stress-proof sleep — your one-page plan to outsmart osteoporosis.

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Marie, founder of LiftHerUp

Hi, I’m Marie

I’m a machine learning engineer at a femtech startup with a PhD in computational chemistry and a background in clinical AI. I spend my days in primary literature on midlife physiology — and my evenings turning it into training women 35+ can actually run. The strength certification is what makes the translation applied.

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