Meet Mikelle’s Pull-up Coach, David Caixeiro: Women’s Health, Perimenopause and Menopause Journey

New year, new goals… same confusion about what to actually do in the gym? Meet David Caixeiro, the fitness and lifestyle coach who’s training Mikelle to do an unassisted pull-up. From busting workout myths to rethinking New Year’s resolutions, David shares why lifting weights is one of the best things women can do for their health, and how to do it. And no, you will not get “bulky”!In This Episode You’ll Learn:Why New Year’s resolutions can work—if they’re value-based and realisticThe five key movement patterns everyone should trainThe power of consistency, behavior-based goals, and small winsWhy the scale doesn’t tell the full story (hello, non-scale victories)Common mistakes people make in the gym—and how to avoid themWhy getting “bulky” isn’t a real concernWhy mobility, walking, rest, sleep, and meditation are underrated game-changersHow to find a trainer who actually knows what they’re doingPractical advice for beginners who don’t know where to startConnect with Mikelle & Michelle at This is PerimenopauseEmail us and let us know what you think of the podcast and what topic you want us to cover next.Sign up for our weekly newsletterFollow This Is Perimenopause on InstagramFollow This Is Perimenopause on FacebookDavid Caixeiro, Fitness and Lifestyle CoachDavid is a Personal Trainer, Lifestyle Coach, and former Team Canada Bobsleigh athlete. With nearly 10 years of experience helping people build stronger, fitter, and more capable bodies, his mission is to help others live healthier and more fulfilling lives through functional fitness, mindfulness, and sustainable lifestyle change.He holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and has completed advanced training in Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition, Health Coaching, Fascial Stretch Therapy, Functional Movement, Corrective Exercise, Neurolinguistic Programming, behavior-change psychology, and sleep, stress management, and recovery.Links for this episodeDavid Caixeiro Instagram