In the final part of this series, we explore how hormonal transitions impact performance, recovery and overall wellbeing. One important and often overlooked stage in this conversation is perimenopause and menopause, a time where many women experience significant changes in how their bodies feel and respond. I had the privilege of spending an hour on a Zoom call with Tania Dalton, an experienced health coach who is deeply passionate about supporting and energising women throug

Your menstrual cycle isn’t just about your period. It’s a monthly rhythm of hormonal shifts that can influence energy, strength, coordination, recovery, sleep, and even injury risk. As osteopaths, we look at the whole person, structure, function, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and load. Your cycle is part of that bigger picture. Understanding it can help you train smarter, not harder.

Foam rolling has become a staple in modern recovery culture. But beyond the ritual and the relief, what is actually happening in the body? And does it truly improve recovery in a meaningful way? Let’s unpack it.

Written by Osteopath Gemma Ahrens  In part 3 of our Movement for Longevity  series, we bring everything together: mobility, strength, and...