Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond

Menopause does not have to end your fitness performance. Dr. Stacy Sims, an exercise and nutrition scientist and author of Roar, presents a physiology-based guide designed for active women approaching or experiencing menopause. Active women often experience significant physical changes during menopause, including new symptoms, weight gain, reduced endurance and strength, and slower recovery from exercise. Strategies that previously maintained fitness may no longer be effective. However, understanding your physiology allows you to work with your body rather than against it to maintain performance. Next Level covers the underlying causes of menopause and explains how to minimize hormonal fluctuations that trigger bloating, fatigue, and night sweats. The book addresses when to seek medical intervention and how to communicate with your doctor about menopausal symptoms. It explores various treatment options, including hormone therapy, nonhormone supplements, pelvic floor therapy, and strength training. The guide includes customizable exercise routines and fueling strategies, with meal plans and macronutrient planning charts tailored to individual needs during menopause. It draws on case studies from women coached through this transition and provides a science-backed framework for developing a personalized menopause action plan.