If you've ever gotten injured or been recovering from an illness wondering when you could start training again, today's conversation is for you! After recently getting COVID and suffering a lengthy recovery period, I had time to ponder - and put into practice - the very advice I so often give. Not only will you learn how to get better more quickly, you'll also get my best tips for preserving muscle and avoiding weight gain while you're taking some time off from your training.

In this episode, I’m exploring….

⭐️ How an illness can disrupt multiple body systems, from our immune system to our endocrine system
⭐️ How COVID impacts our hormones, and what to be aware of if you're in peri or post menopause
⭐️ Why seeing faster results from a workout program is about more than diet and exercise
⭐️ How to be aware of the stressors to our system that we can't see or easily pinpoint
⭐️ 5 keys to a strong recovery
⭐️ How to avoid losing muscle when you're taking some time off from training
⭐️ A reframe to avoid undue anxiety about taking a step back

Links to follow up from this episode:

Links featured in this episode:

• PerimenoFit: 8 week strength training program for women in perimenopause
• All Betty Rocker training programs contain options for women in peri and post menopause. See them all here!
• All Betty Rocker eating plans
• Health benefits of walking for women
• How Walking supports long-term fat loss
• Gut health and estrogen balance
• Lab testing company with affordable labs (labs must be ordered by your doctor)
• Home testing kits that you can order without a doctor