CPD Points: 2
Total Time: ± 3 hours (2 learning + 1 revision & assessment)
Course Summary
Female clients experience unique hormonal, metabolic, and psychological factors that influence performance, recovery, and well-being. This course equips fitness professionals to design safe, effective, and empowering training for women at every life stage — from the menstrual cycle to pregnancy and menopause. You will learn how to adjust volume, intensity, and recovery to align with hormonal phases and how to communicate confidently about sensitive topics.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
– Explain hormonal fluctuations and their impact on exercise.
– Adapt programmes across the menstrual, pregnancy, and menopausal stages.
– Integrate nutrition, recovery, and mindset strategies for female clients.
– Build confidence and trust through informed communication.
The following Articles can be used as complementary resources for this course:
https://blog.nasm.org/womens-fitness/training-female-client-key-considerations-programming
https://blog.nasm.org/calorie-surplus-female-athletes-research