Mairi ThompsonWhy training feels different in perimenopause. Learn how cardio, recovery, and strength change - plus supportive menopause fitness options.
Mairi ThompsonIn this personal reflection, I share the New Zealand chapter that launched my career as a clinical therapist - a season filled with fear, learning, and rapid growth. From working with the NZ U21 cricket team to opening a clinic inside a gym, this story explores how stepping into discomfort can create unexpected opportunities. As we look toward 2026, this blog invites readers to reflect on how backing themselves might change their own path in the women’s health and menopause space.
Mairi ThompsonDiscover the personal story behind my latest DEXA scan and why it’s reshaping how I approach menopause, thyroid health, and bone density training. In this blog, I share my experience with continued bone loss despite doing “all the right things,” and reveal the deeper connection between perimenopause, Hashimoto’s, thyroid medication, and bone turnover.
Mairi ThompsonA client’s “too heavy, too soon” moment reveals essential menopause training lessons about progression, rest, and smart coaching for midlife women.