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Feisty publishes articles on the things that actually matter to active women: how to train smarter, how hormones shape performance, how to recover faster, and how to stay in the game for the long term. Whether you've landed here looking for something specific or you're browsing to see what's on offer, this page is the starting point.
What Feisty articles cover
The topics here aren't random. Feisty focuses on evidence-based content for women who take their health and fitness seriously, and the articles reflect that. You'll find pieces on strength training, endurance sports, nutrition, sleep, and the hormonal shifts that change everything about how a woman's body responds to exercise.
A good example of that last category: the research on menopause and athletic performance has accelerated sharply in recent years, and Feisty articles track it closely. From how estrogen decline affects muscle protein synthesis to how sleep disruption compounds recovery, the site treats this as a performance topic, not just a wellness one.
Training and sport-specific articles
Feisty covers the full spectrum of endurance and strength sports. Cycling, running, triathlon, gravel racing, lifting. Each discipline gets its own treatment rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, because the demands really are different.
If you're drawn to multisport, the triathlon section digs into what it actually takes to prepare across three disciplines at once, including the training structures, gear decisions, and race-day logistics that first-timers and returning athletes both need. For cyclists, the site makes a direct case for why riding deserves a spot in nearly every woman's fitness plan, whether the goal is performance or longevity.
On the strength side, Feisty doesn't hedge. The articles are direct about the evidence: women who lift heavy build more muscle, protect their bones, and perform better in every other sport they do. That's the premise, and the articles build from there.
Menopause and hormonal health
This is one of Feisty's strongest areas. The articles here go well beyond symptom management. Feisty covers how perimenopause and post-menopause change the rules on muscle building, fat metabolism, sleep, and cardiovascular risk, and what women can actually do about each of those shifts.
Two recent pieces are worth bookmarking. One covers why menopausal women need unique muscle-building guidelines, not just scaled-down generic strength programs. The other looks at sleep timing and why the window between 10 and 11 pm has specific relevance for managing menopause symptoms. Both are grounded in current research and written for women who want the practical implications, not just the science in abstract.
Podcasts and events
Articles aren't the only format Feisty uses to deliver this content. The site also covers the podcast network in depth, with dedicated pages for shows including Hit Play Not Pause, Feisty Women's Performance, Feisty Triathlon, and Girls Gone Gravel. Each podcast page explains what the show covers, who it's for, and why it's worth your time.
Feisty also runs Feisty Fest, an in-person event that brings the community together. Articles on the event cover what to expect, who attends, and how it fits the broader Feisty mission.
How to find what you're looking for
The best route is the category navigation at the top of the site. Categories map directly to the topics Feisty covers most deeply: performance, cycling, triathlon, menopause, and news. The Feisty News hub is a good place to start if you want a broad overview of what's been published recently across all topics.
If you're new to the site, start with the topic that matches your most pressing question. The articles are written to stand alone, so you don't need to read in any particular order. Pick the one that's most relevant right now and follow the links from there.