The journal
Science-backed women’s health, explained properly.
Thirty evidence-led articles on hormones, training, menopause, PCOS, peptides, supplements and recovery — written to inform clearly, never to overclaim. Every piece is educational only and is not a substitute for advice from a qualified clinician.
PCOS & metabolic health
PCOS and Weight Loss: Why It Feels Harder and What Actually Works
Insulin resistance, appetite signalling and the training approach the research supports.
Read the article PCOS & metabolic healthCan Women With PCOS Build Muscle?
Why resistance training is one of the most powerful tools in PCOS — and how to programme it.
Read the article PCOS & metabolic healthInsulin Resistance and PCOS: Understanding the Connection
The mechanism behind most PCOS symptoms, explained clearly.
Read the articleMenopause & perimenopause
The Best Exercise for Menopause According to Science
Strength, impact and conditioning through the transition — what the evidence supports.
Read the article Menopause & perimenopauseCan Women Build Muscle During Menopause?
Anabolic resistance is real. So is the solution.
Read the article Menopause & perimenopausePerimenopause Symptoms Every Woman Should Know
The signs that arrive years before menopause — and why they are so often missed.
Read the article Menopause & perimenopauseWhy Your Workouts Stop Working During Perimenopause
When the routine that always worked stops working, the physiology has changed — so the plan should too.
Read the article Menopause & perimenopauseMenopause and Belly Fat: Why It Happens and What You Can Do
Oestrogen, visceral fat and the levers that actually move it.
Read the articleHormones & cycles
Cortisol and Belly Fat: What’s Actually Happening?
Separating the physiology from the fear-marketing.
Read the article Hormones & cyclesHormones and Weight Loss: Why Calories Aren’t the Whole Story
Energy balance still rules — but hormones decide how it feels.
Read the article Hormones & cyclesHow Strength Training Improves Hormonal Health
Insulin, cortisol, oestrogen — and why lifting helps regulate all three.
Read the article Hormones & cyclesThe Best Morning Habits for Hormonal Health
Light, protein, movement: a calm, evidence-led morning structure.
Read the article Hormones & cyclesHow to Exercise Around Your Menstrual Cycle
What cycle syncing can and can’t do, according to current research.
Read the articleTraining & performance
Pilates vs Strength Training: Which Is Better for Women?
The honest answer: they do different jobs. Here’s how to combine them.
Read the article Training & performanceWhy Women Should Lift Weights (Especially After 30)
Muscle, bone, metabolism and confidence — the case for lifting at every age.
Read the article Training & performanceStrength Training vs Cardio for Fat Loss in Women
What each actually contributes to fat loss — and the structure that uses both well.
Read the article Training & performanceThe Most Common Fitness Mistakes Women Make (And How to Fix Them)
Random intensity, fear of weights, chronic under-eating — and the fixes.
Read the article Training & performanceZone 2 Cardio for Women: Benefits for Fat Loss, Hormones and Longevity
The quiet engine work behind energy, recovery and long-term health.
Read the article Training & performanceThe Truth About Reformer Pilates: What It Can and Can’t Do
Brilliant for control and mobility. Not a replacement for progressive strength.
Read the article Training & performanceWhy Muscle Is the Most Underrated Tool for Women’s Health
Glucose disposal, bone density, longevity — muscle is health infrastructure.
Read the article Training & performanceFunctional Training for Women: Benefits Beyond the Gym
Training that transfers: strength you use everywhere.
Read the articlePeptides & longevity science
Peptides for Women: Everything You Need to Know
A clear-eyed primer on what peptides are and what the evidence actually shows.
Read the article Peptides & longevity scienceBPC-157 for Recovery: Benefits, Risks and Current Research
Almost all the evidence is preclinical. Here’s what that means.
Read the article Peptides & longevity scienceNAD+ Therapy Explained: Benefits, Risks and What the Science Says
The marketing has moved faster than the human evidence.
Read the article Peptides & longevity scienceGHK-Cu Benefits for Women: Skin, Hair and Recovery
Decent topical cosmetic evidence; far weaker everywhere else.
Read the article Peptides & longevity scienceCan Peptides Help Women During Menopause?
Where the science stands — and why clinician-led care comes first.
Read the article Peptides & longevity sciencePeptides and Fat Loss: What Women Need to Know
GLP-1 medicines, research compounds and the line between evidence and hype.
Read the articleSupplements, recovery & lifestyle
Creatine for Women: Benefits, Side Effects and Myths
One of the best-evidenced supplements in sport science — myths included.
Read the article Supplements & nutritionThe Best Supplements for Women Over 40
The short, honest list — and what to confirm with blood work first.
Read the article Recovery & lifestyleThe Science of Recovery: Sleep, Stress and Muscle Growth
Adaptation happens between sessions. Here’s how to protect it.
Read the articleA note on standards: every article in this journal is educational only and is not medical advice. For diagnosis, treatment, supplements, peptides or hormone therapy, speak to a qualified clinician who knows your history.