Ep. 5: Building Resilience: Women’s Fitness & Recovery - Her Health™ Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Her Health™ Podcast by Phytoceutics® – a space for women to learn, connect, and be empowered through expert insights into health, performance, and healthy ageing.In this episode, Phytoceutics® CEO and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Laura Johnston, sits down with Rene Naylor, physiotherapist and performance strategist, to unpack what elite sport can teach us about injury prevention, recovery, resilience, and staying strong and fit at every stage of life. Drawing on her years working with the Springbok Rugby Team, including their historic 2019 World Cup victory, Rene shares powerful lessons that go far beyond the rugby field.Together, they dive into:🩺 What a performance strategist really does 💊 Rapid-fire ratings on recovery tools & supplements: Cold plunges, saunas, red light therapy, Omega-3s, magnesium, collagen, peptides, adaptogens & more🏉 Behind the scenes of working with the Springbok Rugby Team🛡️ Injury prevention strategies for elite athletes – and everyday women😴 Why sleep is the foundation of recovery, performance, and fitness🏋🏼 The importance of strength training for women as we age🧠 Warrior mindset, resilience, and team culture in high-performance environments🔥 How stress, training load, and recovery impact injury risk👩‍⚕️ Training considerations for women in their 20s, 30s, 40s & beyond...and more!📌 TIMESTAMPS:0:54 – Rapid-fire recovery & supplement ratings3:51 – Lessons from elite performance & leadership7:31 – Injury prevention: what really matters9:24 – Sleep, hydration, nutrition & recovery basics for women9:56 – Strength vs cardio: finding the right balance11:56 – Training routines through your 20's, 30's, 40's and beyond13:51 – Rene’s personal training & supplement routine16:23 – Nutrition strategies in elite rugby18:08 – Sleep tracking & injury risk20:16 – Women in leadership & resilience22:25 – Trauma, mindset & high performance24:14 – Recovery for real life, not elite sport27:49 – Rene's advice to women at every stage30:39 – The power of mentors & community31:45 – Final advice: listen to your body👉 Subscribe now to join the conversation and never miss an episode of Her Health™.🎧 Listen to the podcast:YouTube: https://youtu.be/b0xmHU4pr7QApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/her-health-podcast/id1846133718?i=1000741324754Amazon: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/89df8e78-60a1-46f3-88fd-66551e317339/episodes/e1dee349-e089-42df-8a37-96268b63f5c1/her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast-ep-5-building-resilience-women%E2%80%99s-fitness-recovery---her-health%E2%84%A2-podcast💸 Use the code HERHEALTH at checkout on www.phytoceutics.com for 20% off your first order.📲 Connect with Us:Rene Naylor | https://www.instagram.com/rene_naylor/?hl=enPhytoceutics® | https://www.instagram.com/phytoceutics_za/?hl=en#HerHealthPodcast #Phytoceutics #WomensHealth #InjuryPrevention #StrengthTraining #Recovery #SleepHealth #HormoneHealth #Menopause #Exercise #WomenInSport #Leadership #Resilience #WellnessJourney