Women over 35 don't need to accept performance plateaus, they need smart adaptation.

In this episode, Brian Stokes talks with women's strength and fat loss coach Sarah Killeen about how hormonal cycles, aging, and lifestyle factors influence peak performance for female athletes. Sarah breaks down practical strength training techniques, recovery optimization, and resilience strategies that actually work with your biology, not against it.

Perfect for HYROX athletes, endurance seekers, and anyone chasing elite performance.

• women's strength training
• peak performance coaching
• female athlete mindset
• strength endurance+ resilience training
  

In this episode we cover:

• Hormonal changes after 35 and how they affect performance

• Why strength training becomes increasingly important with age

• The biggest myths around fat loss and muscle gain for women

• Protein intake, meal planning, and fuelling properly

• Cycle syncing and how it can influence training

• Stress, inflammation, and recovery

If you're a woman over 35 looking to train smarter — or a coach working with female athletes — this episode offers practical advice without the gimmicks.

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Stop exercising. Start training like an athlete.

Sarah Killeen https://www.instagram.com/sculptwithsarahk?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==