About Us
Karen Weir - Menopause Specialist
Karen Weir - Menopause Specialist
Karen Weir - Menopause Specialist
Karen is a running, triathlon and strength coach who specialises in working with female athletes of all ability. Helping them navigate their way through midlife to ensure they keep performing and live well through this challenging life phase and beyond. Karen has coaching qualifications from UK Athletics, British Triathlon Federation and
Karen is a running, triathlon and strength coach who specialises in working with female athletes of all ability. Helping them navigate their way through midlife to ensure they keep performing and live well through this challenging life phase and beyond. Karen has coaching qualifications from UK Athletics, British Triathlon Federation and British Weightlifting as well as having a MSc in Advanced Sports Coaching.
Optimise Your Training
Karen Weir - Menopause Specialist
Karen Weir - Menopause Specialist
As you approach perimenopause and beyond it is essential that you adapt your training to ensure you can;
- keep performing in the sport you love,
- maintain/build lean muscle,
- maintain/improve bone density and
- manage your mental health and wellbeing
This means you need to LIFT HEAVY and incorporate SPRINT INTERVAL TRAINING and PLYOMETRICS into your life
Workshops, Talks and Retreats
Karen Weir - Menopause Specialist
Workshops, Talks and Retreats
Learn how to adapt your training and live well through the perimenopause, menopause and beyond. Join a practical workshop where you get to experience and learn how to lift heavy, sprint and jump, or sign up for a talk to learn the basics. If you have your own group or club whom would benefit from this type of education you can host your own event and Karen will come to you.
Meet the Team
Adam Walker
Adam is the co-owner of CrossFit Buxton, strength coach and top athlete. As Karen's strength coach he has become very familiar and experienced with working with perimenopausal women! Between us we bring tried and tested approaches based on scientific studies and what really works in practice for women over 40.
Upcoming Workshops
23rd September 2023 - Leek, Staffs
Peak Performance Gym in Leek is hosting a practical Mastering the Menopause workshop on Saturday 23rd September from 10-4pm. I'll be working with gym owner Lauren on this one. Learn how to adapt your training and incorporate lifting weights, sprint interval training and plyometrics into your weekly programme. We'll discuss why and how the menopause is impacting your performance and what you can do to not only keep performing but live well through this life stage and beyond. I'll teach you how to lift weights and feel comfortable in a gym so you can own your space. Expect to get hands on, have fun and achieve more than you thought possible.
4th November 2023 - Twickenham, Middx
Blitz in Twickenham is hosting a practical Mastering the Menopause workshop on Saturday 4th November from 12-6pm. Learn how to adapt your training and incorporate lifting weights, sprint interval training and plyometrics into your weekly programme. We'll discuss why and how the menopause is impacting your performance and what you can do to not only keep performing but live well through this life stage and beyond. I'll teach you how to lift weights and feel comfortable in a gym so you can own your space. Expect to get hands on, have fun and achieve more than you thought possible. Adam and I will be delivering this workshop.
Workshop Testimonials
Claire, May 2023
"It was great! Thank you Karen and Adam, lots of information based on research. It was a good balance between theory and practice. I will be lifting heavier and adding in SIT. My calves are aching which I wasn't expecting, must be from the jumping."
Niamh, May 2023
"Nothing but glowing reviews from me - content and practical elements were both spot on and I felt I learned a lot. Thanks to you both for a great session."
April, May 2023
"Thank you Karen and Adam again for a fantastic workshop. I enjoyed every minute of it and found the content, delivery and practical exercises very informative. I don't think I've taken so much new material in since uni days. I've been experiencing some DOMS but it passes!"
Nic, July 2023
"Such a powerful and informative day. During the pull-ups at the bar, several of us were hesitant. I certainly was focusing on my limitations....what I think I can't do. One of the ladies said 'its the stories we tell ourselves'. That's so true. We encouraged each other and all had a go. It felt great. We need to tell ourselves different stories. We are stronger than we feel, we can own our space... and it's never, never too late. The workshop messages are so powerful, thank you Karen and Adam."
Andrea, July 2023
"Absolutely loved everything about this workshop, it was informative and exhilarating. Now to put it all into practice. We are stronger than we realise. Thank you Karen and Adam for all the help and advice."
Louise, July 2023
"Absolutely loved it! Learned so much, laughed a lot and groaned even more. My quads, biceps, triceps, shoulders, glutes all know they have worked hard, but all in a good way. Thank you Karen and Adam and all the ladies. Time to put it all into practice."
Joanne, July 2023
"Thank you for a great workshop Karen and Adam. Really enjoyed the day and can't wait to challenge myself lifting heavy weights. Already incorporated some SIT training into my Zwift session this morning."
Karen, July 2023
"A fab workshop for any lady wanting to feel fit and healthy whatever their age. Lovely to meet a group of like-minded ladies and learn so much together. So wish you could hold this type of workshop in East Yorkshire. Thanks Karen and Adam."
Mary, July 2023
"I've been struggling to walk for a couple of days but my confidence with lifting heavy weights has improved. I am already working on my new routines to incorporate all I have learned. Thank you Karen and Adam."