09/25/2025
September 25 is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day, and it’s a good reminder that women often face very different demands on their bodies than men do.
Whether it’s training for a marathon, hiking long miles, or balancing workouts with the constant lifting, carrying, and moving that comes with caring for kids and a household, women encounter unique challenges. Research shows that women are more prone to certain injuries, like ACL tears, hip instability, and stress fractures, often due to differences in biomechanics, hormonal cycles, and muscle strength ratios.
That doesn’t mean you should back off from your goals. It means training smarter.
Here are a few ways I help my female athletes, moms, and active patients stay healthy:
• Prioritize hip and core strength. Strong glutes and core muscles protect the low back and knees, especially during running, hiking, or long days on your feet.
• Recover intentionally. Women are more likely to push through fatigue while juggling multiple roles. Recovery time, like stretching, foam rolling, mobility work, and yes, rest days, is as important as training itself.
• Listen to your body. Fluctuations in energy and flexibility throughout the month can impact performance. Adapting training around these cycles reduces injury risk.
• Address pain early. Don’t ignore the twinges in your knees, hips, or ankles. ART, RPW, and other treatments can break up scar tissue, stimulate healing, and help you bounce back before small issues become season-ending injuries.
Your health and fitness aren’t just about logging miles or checking workouts off a list, they’re about keeping your body strong, pain-free, and ready for everything you demand of it.
Let’s make sure you’re training in a way that supports your whole life, not just your sport.
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