Women are increasingly leaving childbearing until later in life as a result of modern lifestyle changes and shifting societal attitudes.
Combined with the impacts of the modern Western diet and…
The menstrual cycle refers to the series of hormone production and physiological changes that women experience in preparation for a possible pregnancy.
These fluctuations also trigger several other physiological effects,…
Do you avoid the gym for fear of standing out? Do you feel like you ‘need to get fit’ before you start exercising? If so, you’re not alone.
Unfortunately, ‘gymtimidation’…
Your hormones play an integral role in your health. So when your hormones are out of balance, the effects can be felt across your whole body.
Many women can experience…
Hormones have become a hot topic of debate in recent years, and you’ve likely encountered all kinds of conflicting information regarding their impact on health and fitness. No doubt you’ve…
Key Takeaways
Researchers identify that scientific studies need to better account for gender differences, as factors like the menstrual cycle, concentrations of hormones, and contraceptive drugs all play roles in…
Key takeaways
The information age provides us with a double-edged sword – unlimited access to unfiltered information 24/7. Fitness myths perpetuate societal norms of what women are ‘expected’ to be…
Contrary to popular belief, women do not get bulky from lifting heavy weights.
From a physiological perspective: women simply don’t have the levels of testosterone required to build serious muscle and make…
Our chest muscles contribute towards the execution of many of our upper body movements.
However, in our experience at U.P., many women are concerned that chest pressing will result in…
Creatine is one of the most extensively studied nutritional supplements in the world.
But despite a body of proven research, it is still surrounded by many myths that have put people off using…