Core Theory Fitness

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Time to get strong 💪🏻! #perimenopausefitness #strenghttraining #glp1

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It’s finally happening! Come see the new Core Theory Fitness Studio and learn more about who I am, how I train, and what to expect in semi-private personal training sessions at Core Theory Fitness. Following the intro and Q&A will be a 30 minute workout and a mini stretch and recovery session. You will see what makes CTF different, from the design of the studio, to the equipment chosen specifically for training at this stage. Let’s navigate this stage of life together. Who knew perimenopause is so much more than hot flashes and mood swings! I will be working closely with a registered dietitian specializing in GLP-1 utilization and perimenopause doctors who will actually listen to you! Sign-up today with the link in my bio! #perimenopausesupport #glp #strenthtraining

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Perimenopause and GLP‑1 medications both change how your body builds and keeps muscle. Research links this transition to more sleep disruption, mood changes, weight gain, joint discomfort, night sweats, and a higher risk of losing lean mass as estrogen fluctuates. At the same time, many women in their 40s and 50s are exercising more but still getting softer or weaker because their training and protein plan are built for their 25‑year‑old physiology, not their current one. Core Theory exists for women in midlife who want a calm, science‑driven place to lift heavy, protect muscle, and feel at home in a body that’s changing. Strength designed for your stage of life - not for the highlight reel. Cleveland Clinic – Perimenopause overview and symptoms (2025).

UCLA Health – “Sneaky symptoms of perimenopause” (2025). Wegrzynowicz et al. – Insights into perimenopause survey, Women (2025).
 Mayo Clinic – Perimenopause: Symptoms and causes (2025). #perimenopausefitness #glp1 #strengthtrainingforwomen

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After a 2.5 year pause, Core Theory Fitness is being rebuilt with intention. I spent years training men and women in their 20s and 30s, teaching the importance of strength training, proper form, and long term resilience. During that break, my own body changed. Strength became harder to maintain. Recovery shifted. Focus, sleep, and energy were no longer a given. That experience clarified something important. Women whose physiology is evolving need training that evolves with them. Core Theory Fitness is now dedicated to women navigating hormonal transition and those training on GLP 1 who want to preserve muscle, rebuild strength, and protect long term health. More coming soon. Including the science behind why this matters. #perimenopausehealth #strengthtraining #glp1

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So proud of the way the studio has turned out! The wall storage for mats, barbells, and bands will be up next week and then it will be 💯! We have @wegym_fit adjustable benches, dumbbells, and kettlebells up to 25lb. Bala barbell/beams up to 35lb, bosu, stability balls, bands, plyoboxes, and more. (We will add heavier weights as needed). Sign up for a free intro to learn more about the study, our training method, and what to expect! We are here to focus on mitigating muscle loss, muscle and bone density maintenance, and strength building for women in perimenopause and/or taking GLP-1. Also, there is an exciting event in Sabine St. Studios on January 29th with the @greyline_collective. Be sure to follow them and register for the event (limited spots). It is a panel of women, including the founder of PrecisionFemCare @dian.ginsberg_md , functional aging fitness expert @efwfas77095 , and nationally recognized dermatologist Dr. Susan Chon, discussing all things perimenopause! #perimenopause #houston #womenshealth

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Always warm up before you exercise! Warming up primes your body for movement, reduces the risk of injury, and helps you perform at your best. Don't skip it! 🔥