When it comes to training bodies, I think it’s imperative that women get specialized support—but not for the reasons you might expect. When I first started diving into movement and function, I was coming from the perspective that women’s bodies just need a different kind of support.  However, from a purely biological standpoint, men’s and women’s bodies aren’t that different.  So why am I saying women need something different?

There are a lot of surprising facts about perimenopause and weight gain we get wrong, so let's speak some truth to what is a very normal experience for many women. 1. It's not about your metabolism.