Perimenopause advice is everywhere. But how much of it actually applies to you?In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at some of the most commonly quoted research in the perimenopause space—and the context that’s often left out of the conversation.We’ll unpack questions like:✔️ Should every woman reduce her training volume?✔️ Is strength training and HIIT really the only “right” way to exercise in perimenopause?✔️ How do under-fueling and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) influence performance and recovery?✔️ Who were the women actually included in these studies?✔️ And what does all of this mean for active women and female athletes?This isn’t about dismissing the science. It’s about understanding its strengths, its limitations, and how to apply it thoughtfully instead of following one-size-fits-all advice.If you’re a runner, CrossFitter, Hyrox athlete, lifter, or simply someone who loves to move, this episode will help you make more informed decisions about your training through perimenopause.Because the goal isn’t to train like the average participant in a study.It’s to train for your body, your goals, and your life.🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who’s tired of oversimplified advice.

Is your metabolism really slowing down in perimenopause—or have we been sold an oversimplified story?In this episode of Sprouts, Sweats & Sprints, we’re breaking down one of the biggest myths in women’s fitness: that perimenopause automatically “breaks” your metabolism and causes unavoidable weight gain.We unpack:Does metabolism really slow down in perimenopause?Why muscle—not starvation—is one of your greatest metabolic assets.Practical, evidence-based strategies to support your metabolism, strength, and performance during perimenopauseIf you’re an athletic woman who’s tired of fear-based marketing and wants real science instead of quick fixes, this episode is for you.Remember: Your metabolism isn’t broken. You just deserve better information.🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes every week covering:* Plant-based nutrition* Perimenopause* Strength training* Hybrid athlete performance* Running* Women’s health* Nervous system health* Mindset👇 I’d love to hear from you in the comments:What has been the most confusing piece of advice you’ve heard about perimenopause?#perimenopause #fitnessover40 #plantbasednutrition #veganathlete

Perimenopause weight gain. Menopause belly. Peptides. GLP's. Calorie Counting.The internet has a lot to say about weight gain during perimenopause—but how much of it is actually supported by evidence?In the very first episode of Sprouts, Sweats & Sprints, we’re separating science from marketing.You’ll learn:✔️ The truth about “menopause belly”✔️ How hormones influence fat distribution (and what they don’t do)✔️ Why so much fitness advice for women over 40 is designed to sell quick fixes instead of solving the real problem✔️ What active women can focus on insteadIf you’re tired of fear-based marketing and want practical, evidence-informed conversations about plant-based nutrition, strength training, performance, and thriving through perimenopause—you’re in the right place.Subscribe for new episodes every week.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleybrianaeve/Website: https://www.ashleybrianaeve.com/