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10th Mar 2025

Fatigue, Weight Gain & Injuries? The Truth About Women’s Health & Performance.

You’re training, eating clean, and doing everything ‘right’—so why do you feel exhausted, weak, and stuck?

Why is your strength not improving? Why are your injuries not healing? Why are you gaining weight despite training harder?

The truth is, pushing through isn’t the answer—and today, we’re uncovering why.

In this episode, we dive deep into the biggest mistakes active women make that sabotage strength, energy, and performance. If you’ve ever felt:

✔️ Drained before you even start your workout

✔️ Stuck in a cycle of fatigue, stress, and cravings

✔️ Like your body is fighting against you instead of working for you

🚨 This episode is for you.

I’ll break down:

🔹 The hidden impact of under-fueling & chronic stress on women’s bodies

🔹 Why your hormones are blocking your progress (and how to fix it)

🔹 What every woman needs to know about energy balance, metabolism & recovery

Let’s get to work.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro – Why Women Are Stuck in a Fatigue & Injury Cycle

00:02:11 The #1 Mistake Active Women Make That’s Holding Them Back

00:05:32 Why More Training & Less Food Isn’t the Answer

00:08:14 The Science of Energy Availability – Are You Eating Enough?

00:12:49 How Stress & Poor Recovery Destroy Your Strength & Performance

00:19:20 What’s Really Happening with Your Hormones & Metabolism

00:22:41 Fatigue, Weight Gain & Injuries: How to Break the Cycle

00:26:55 Signs Your Body Is Running on Empty (Even If You Don’t Realize It)

00:32:18 How to Train Smarter, Recover Faster, and Actually Build Strength

00:36:44 Sleep, Nutrition & Recovery: The Real Game-Changers for Women

00:40:10 What Every Female Athlete & Active Woman Needs to Know

00:45:33 Key Takeaways & Next Steps to Fix Your Performance & Energy.

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The High Performance Gym
Helping you train, recover, and perform better in everyday life.
Welcome to The High Performance Gym
The place where you train for life.

I’m Keir Wotherspoon, a health and performance coach, sports scientist, and specialist in unlocking human potential. For over 15 years, I’ve worked with athletes, professionals, and everyday warriors to help them break through mental and physical barriers, take back control of their energy, and perform at their highest level—without burning out.

But this isn’t just about training harder or grinding through another workout. It’s about rewiring how you move, think, and recover—so you don’t just push through life, you own it.

Whether you’re an athlete chasing the next level, a parent carrying the weight of a family, or stepping into your golden years refusing to fade out—this podcast is your space to break free from limitations, take control of your body and mind, and start performing on your terms.

From optimising your body to rewiring your brain for success, we break down the science of energy, longevity, and self-mastery—giving you the tools to not just survive, but thrive.

You are not broken.
You are not past your best.
You are not stuck.
Your potential is untapped. Your limits are negotiable.

This is The High Performance Gym. Let’s get to work.

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