Dr. Maria Luque is a renowned fitness expert, menopause coach, former health science professor, and proud Air Force veteran. With over two decades of experience, she is deeply committed to empowering menopausal women to become stronger, healthier, and embrace a life full of adventure. Holding an M.S. and Ph.D. in health sciences, as well as a range of certifications, including Certified Health Education Specialist, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and NASM Women's Fitness Specialist, she combines her expertise with a passion for transformation. Dr. Luque is the founder of Fitness in Menopause, a company dedicated to helping women navigate the challenges and rewards of midlife.
Maria and I covered so much - we discuss all of the below and more!
- Body image, identity and mental health as spices in the menopause soup
- Belly fat and body composition
- The “fitness crisis” you might experience
- ONE thing you need to add to your training now
- Overtraining and the practice of ease
- Fasting and mixed messages
Do 10 squats as you listen to this one!
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Check out her website: www.fitnessinmenopause.com www.drmarialuque.com
Download these 4 additional resources to support you:
- Perimenopause phases and timing - check where you are right now
- Indicators of hormonal changes - use this as a tracker and support in conversations with your medical practitioners
- Perimenopause and “Imposter Syndrome” - 4 questions to unpack self-doubt along with some info around hormonal changes and ideas for support.
- Menopause Experts - this is a list of the guests that spoke to me for this season. They are all awesome and might be helpful for you to connect with.
Lastly - full details about working with me 1:1 are available here
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