Evidence-Based Fitness & Wellness

Science-backed insights on strength training, nutrition, and women's health from a certified coach with a PhD in computational chemistry.

Beginner Strength Training for Perimenopause: How to Start Safely and Get Strong
Strength Training
2025-11-22
Marie
8 min

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.

How to Stop Perimenopause Weight Gain (Without Dieting)
Weight Management
2025-11-16
Marie
12 min

How to Stop Perimenopause Weight Gain (Without Dieting)

Discover how to prevent midlife weight gain without dieting. Evidence-based strategies for perimenopause: lift weights, eat protein, manage stress, and protect your metabolism.

Whoop vs Oura vs Apple Watch: What Actually Works for Women’s Health Tracking
Women's Health
2025-10-28
Marie
12 min

Whoop vs Oura vs Apple Watch: What Actually Works for Women’s Health Tracking

Confused about Whoop vs Oura vs Apple Watch for women’s health? A strength coach in perimenopause compares all three wearables for cycle tracking, recovery, and real-life use.

How I Reversed My Perimenopause Weight Gain: A Personal Journey
Weight Management
2025-10-24
Marie
12 min

How I Reversed My Perimenopause Weight Gain: A Personal Journey

Have you ever felt like your body suddenly stopped playing by the rules you’ve known for years? That’s exactly what happened to me when perimenopause quietly crept into my life, bringing unwelcome weight gain that seemed impossible to shake.

How to Work Out During Perimenopause: A Simple, Strong Plan for Women 35–55
Perimenopause Training
2025-09-27
Marie
12 min

How to Work Out During Perimenopause: A Simple, Strong Plan for Women 35–55

Perimenopause can hit you like a freight train as early as your late thirties, but the training strategies that worked in your twenties won't cut it anymore. Here's how to adapt your workouts to work with your changing hormones instead of against them.

High-Fiber Eating for Women 35+: The 30-Gram Blueprint for Hormones, Gut Health & Longevity
Women's Health
2025-09-05
Marie
7 min

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.

Stronger Bones After 35: 5 Evidence-Backed Habits Every Woman Can Start Today
Women's Health
Originally on Medium
2025-08-06
Marie
7 min

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.

Strength Training for Women: How Lifting Weights Transformed My Life (and Can Transform Yours Too)
Strength Training
2025-06-25
Marie
8 min

Strength Training for Women: How Lifting Weights Transformed My Life (and Can Transform Yours Too)

From rebuilding bone density to boosting metabolism and mental clarity, lifting weights is one of the most powerful investments you can make in your long-term health.

Creatine for Women: The Supplement for a Sharper Mind and Stronger Body
Women's Health
Originally on Medium
2025-04-28
Marie
7 min

Creatine for Women: The Supplement for a Sharper Mind and Stronger Body

Discover the science-backed benefits of creatine for women — from clearer thinking to stronger workouts — and how to start with confidence.

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Marie - Strength Coach

About Marie

I’m a certified strength coach with a PhD in computational chemistry and a background in healthcare AI. I create science-backed strength training programs for women in midlife, with a focus on perimenopause, menopause, and long-term health.

My goal is to help women build muscle, protect bone density, and feel strong through every stage — using proven training and nutrition strategies that actually work.