Evil Barbee PT

Don’t be confused. Here are some common sense guidelines to help women during perimenopause, menopause and post menopause.
So glad that we are finally getting the education backed by medical professionals.

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After menopause, most women are missing the basics that protect the next 30 years. A new study of 10,381 women: only 58% sleep enough, 23% hit cardio guidelines, 16% strength train. Why it matters long term: 🦴 Estrogen builds muscle + bone. You can lose ~15% of muscle and ~10% of bone density in the first 5 years post-menopause. Lifting fights back (tied to ~10–20% lower mortality). ❤️ Heart disease becomes women’s #1 killer. Cardio protects it. 😴 Deep sleep clears brain waste tied to dementia. Short sleep also tanks blood sugar + blood pressure (hello, diabetes + heart risk). The catch: this study shows the gaps, not the outcomes — those come from separate research. Not fear, leverage. Pick ONE tonight. Save this & send it to a friend in midlife. 💙 Not medical advice. 📚 STUDIES: • The gaps: Shillito J, et al. Menopause. 2027;34(1). Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, 10,381 women (figures are all women, not by HT use). • Estrogen & muscle: Collins BC, et al. Bone. 2019;123:137–144. • Sarcopenia after menopause: Buckinx F, Aubertin-Leheudre M. Int J Womens Health. 2022;14:805–819. • Strength & mortality: Momma H, et al. Br J Sports Med. 2022;56(13):755–763; Shailendra P, et al. Am J Prev Med. 2022;63(2):277–285. • Deep sleep clears brain waste: Xie L, et al. Science. 2013;342:373–377. • Sleep & heart/metabolic risk: Knutson KL. Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010;24(5):731–743. • Sleep & dementia risk: Chen JC, et al. Alzheimers Dement. 2016;12(1):21–33. #menopause #perimenopause #postmenopause #womenshealth healthyaging strengthtraining bonehealth hearthealth sleephealth midlifehealth

I even had a strategic Nanna Nap yesterday afternoon so I could stay up and watch the entire game.

Game 3 will be interesting.

There may have been more Maroon shirts than Blues shirts in the studio today, but as every good NSW supporter knows...
Quality beats quantity. 💙😏
Photos courtesy of our resident photographer Margie Flower she’s also a Maroon supporter!

No pink for me tomorrow in the studio… Blue all the way!

Go the Blues! And to my Maroon-loving friends… may your Wi-Fi be slow and your referee complaints be many. 🏉

I know this photo is highly offensive to Queensland supporters and for that… I am absolutely not sorry.

PINK POWER PROTEIN PUDDING 🩷
At Evil Barbee, we're all about building strength from the inside out. This easy, high-protein pudding is packed with goodness and perfect for busy women who want a healthy option that's both delicious and filling.
Simple. Nutritious. Pretty in Pink.

Method
Add the strawberries, maple syrup, vanilla and salt to a bowl.
Lightly mash the strawberries, leaving some chunky pieces.
Stir through the Greek yoghurt.
Add the chia seeds and mix well.
Spoon into jars or containers.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is even better).
Nutrition Benefits
✅ High in protein
✅ Rich in calcium
✅ Loaded with fibre
✅ Great for muscle recovery and healthy ageing
✅ Easy meal prep option.

EB tip add a scoop of protein before serving and mix.

The move may have come with a few challenges, but mornings like this make it a little easier. 🌅

Not many studios can boast a sunrise view like this while you're working on your strength and fitness.

I'll take a strength circuit with a side of spectacular any day.

Did you know we're one of The Gap's best-kept secrets? 💗

Tucked away inside Studio Tribe at 10 Payne Road, Evil Barbee Studio is a welcoming, community-focused fitness studio designed especially for the over 50s.

Whether you're looking to build strength, improve your balance, enjoy Pilates, try Zumba Gold, or simply move your body in a supportive environment, we'd love to meet you.

We're small enough to know your name, but big enough to help you achieve amazing things.

📍 Evil Barbee StudioInside Studio Tribe10 Payne Road, The Gap

💗 New members always welcome.

A HUGE congratulations to our reigning V.I.K. (Very Important Ken), Todd! 💗🏅
Yesterday Todd took on the Brisbane Marathon Festival and crossed that finish line in an incredible 1 hour, 28 minutes and 35 seconds!

What makes this achievement even more special is that Todd continues to inspire everyone around him with his determination, resilience and positive attitude. He never looks for the easy path—he simply puts one foot in front of the other and gets the job done.

Please join me in congratulating our V.I.K. and Parkinson’s warrior extraordinaire on this fantastic achievement. 🎉👏
You earned that medal, Todd—and we couldn't be prouder! 🏅💗