Mairi Thompson Holistic health

Mairi Thompson Holistic health Leading women 40+ & fitness professionals towards better menopause training & lifestyle adaptations

What a great couple of days at the Ausfitness business summit and Ausfit expo. The energy was high, the music was loud ...
12/09/2026

What a great couple of days at the Ausfitness business summit and Ausfit expo. The energy was high, the music was loud (for some parts!), the creatine gummies were selling like hot cakes, the muscles were out, the conversations were powerful and the connections were meaningful.
I had the honour to speak on a panel with some great humans and business owners on a topic that that is close to my heart in the menopause fitness education space- GLP1’s in the fitness industry.
Strengthening our muscles and bones is priority whilst weight loss happens and I’ll looking forward to hearing more on this topic in the near future.
I’ll be hosting a free webinar on GLP’s in October-stay tuned for all details.

AusFitness Expo ⚡️ Global Celebration of Fitness & Health
AusFitness Industry
AUSactive
Australasian Leisure Mgt
Fuel Summit
Dr Cam Mcdonald
Matrix Fitness Australia
TAHNEE DONKIN FITNESS
Chris Barnes • DNA Health Coaching for Proactive Health Seekers

09/09/2026

GLP-1s & Weight Loss: Are you losing the right weight?

GLP-1 medications have changed the weight-loss conversation.

But here’s the question we need to be asking:

When the number on the scales goes down, what exactly are we losing?

Weight loss isn’t exclusively fat loss. A proportion of the weight lost can come from lean mass, and that’s important because maintaining muscle matters for strength, function, metabolic health and healthy ageing.

And for women in midlife and menopause, this conversation becomes even more important.

We’re already navigating changes in muscle mass, body composition and bone health. So if we’re changing the way people lose weight, we also need to change the way we think about fitness.

This doesn’t mean GLP-1 medications are “bad”.

Far from it.

The research is showing important benefits beyond weight loss, and these medications are becoming an increasingly common part of the health and weight-management landscape.

But weight loss and becoming stronger need to happen together.

That means thinking about:

→ Strength training
→ Protein and adequate nutrition
→ Bone-loading exercise
→ Recovery
→ Hydration
→ Maintaining function and physical capacity

Because the goal isn’t simply to make the body smaller.

It’s to make the body stronger while the fat comes down.

And this is exactly the conversation I’m looking forward to exploring further this weekend.

On Saturday 12 September, I’ll be at the AusFitness Trade Show & Summit in Sydney, joining a panel of experts to discuss GLP-1s and the fitness industry and what these medications mean for our clients, how they may change the way we approach exercise, and where fitness professionals fit into this rapidly evolving landscape.

If you’re going to be at AusFitness, come along to the panel talk I’d love to continue the conversation with you.

And if you’re a fitness professional working with women in midlife and menopause, this is a conversation you can’t afford to ignore.

The GLP-1 era is here. Let’s make sure we’re protecting the engine.

Exciting news!I’m thrilled to be speaking at AusFitness Industry happening on 11th and 12th Set at the ICC Sydney.Join m...
07/09/2026

Exciting news!
I’m thrilled to be speaking at AusFitness Industry happening on 11th and 12th Set at the ICC Sydney.

Join me for 2 powerful days of education, insights and conversation, as we dive into the latest trends, tackle industry challenges and uncover new opportunities for growth.

The topic I will be discussing is how GLP-1 medications affect the fitness industry and your fitness business model.

This event only occurs once a year, so don’t miss out!

You can save $50 by registering for FREE, online prior to the event.

Drop me a DM for the free rego link and I hope to see you there!

Fuel Summit Women's Fitness Magazine Australia/NZ AusFitness Industry

28/08/2026

There is something incredibly powerful about getting people in the same room.

To connect. To learn. To share ideas.
To challenge each other.
To have conversations that you simply can’t replicate through a screen.

I walked into the FUEL Women in Fitness Business Summit feeling excited... and, if I’m honest, more than a little nervous about stepping onto that stage for my Flamethrower Talk- Why Menopause is changing the future of fitness.

But I walked off feeling empowered.

Not just because I had done it, but because of the conversations that followed, the feedback on what I shared, and a renewed belief in what I can achieve and the impact that menopause education can have on the lives of women, and the fitness businesses that support them.

That’s the power of community.

We don’t have to build our businesses alone.

Sometimes, getting in the room with the right people can challenge your thinking, expand your vision and leave you feeling a little more powerful than when you walked in.

Thank you to Deborah Goldberg and the entire Fuel Summit team for creating that space, and to everyone I had the opportunity to connect with, learn from and share ideas with.

I’m leaving Sydney with new ideas, new connections... and an even bigger belief in what’s possible. 🔥

Do you remember teaching your first class?Or training your first 1-to-1 client?You probably worried about everything- wh...
19/08/2026

Do you remember teaching your first class?

Or training your first 1-to-1 client?

You probably worried about everything- what to say, whether people were listening, whether you looked like you knew what you were doing!

And then you did it again.
And again.
Until eventually… it became normal.
That's what we do as fitness professionals.
We keep stepping into the next level.

Next week, I'm stepping onto the biggest stage I've spoken on yet at 𝗙𝗨𝗘𝗟, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆, speaking to around 120 fitness business owners and leaders about:
How menopause is changing the future of fitness.

Am I nervous? Absolutely.

But I'm reminding myself that the job is the same as teaching a class:
Know your stuff. Connect with your audience. Give them something valuable they can use.
It's not about me.

It's about them.

And maybe that's the reminder we all need when we're stepping into something new.
You don't have to feel completely ready.
You just have to be willing to step up.

If you're in Sydney, come along to FUEL and I'd love to see you there.

And if you're in Brisbane or on the Sunshine Coast, my next Menopause Masterclass for Fitness Professionals is Sunday 13 September on the Sunshine Coast. There are only a handful of places left, with payment plans now available.
Details and link in bio.

16/08/2026

You need to be in the room!

I’m excited to be presenting at the FUEL Women in Fitness Business Summit in Sydney August 26th.

My presentation is- How Menopause is changing the future of fitness and I’m going to be talking about what this huge shift means for the fitness industry as a whole.
But that’s not the only reason you need to be in the FUEL summit room.
You need to be there for the conversations between sessions, the the collaborations you can create, the inspiration to step into your power!
Online education is brilliant but I’ve said for a long time that it doesn’t replace being in the room with your peers.
Networking with powerful and ambitious fitness business owners and industry figures is a bit part of what FUEL represents.

It’s happening in Sydney on August 26th.

I’d love to see you in the room, and come and say hi when you get there!

Bone health doesn't start at 60.When I was diagnosed with osteopenia around the time I entered perimenopause, it changed...
14/08/2026

Bone health doesn't start at 60.

When I was diagnosed with osteopenia around the time I entered perimenopause, it changed the way I looked at training women.

If you're working with women in their 40s, 50s and beyond, strength, bone loading, plyometrics and power aren't “nice to haves”, they're important parts of the conversation.
But knowing what to do isn't enough.

You need to know how to progress and adapt it for the woman in front of you.

That's exactly what I teach in my 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀.
📍 Sunshine Coast
📅 Sunday 13 September | 12–4pm
🔥 In-gym + practical
🎓 AusActive CEC points available

Very limited places and potentially my last Queensland Masterclass for 2026.

And since some of you asked, I’m offering a payment plan for this masterclass.
Keeping it real because we know life is expensive…

Can't make it in person?

STRONG, my strength & performance module from the THRIVE Menopause Course, is now available as a standalone online module.

Details for both are via the link in my bio.

13/08/2026

Fitness is evolving, and so are the people walking through your doors.

With a career spanning clinical practice, Olympic sport and women's health education, Mairi Thompson Holistic health is passionate about helping fitness professionals adapt with confidence and evidence-based coaching.

Hear Mairi's insights in the Wellness & Longevity Summit, as she explores how operators can respond to changing member needs while continuing to deliver lasting health outcomes. Session details below.

𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦
🗓 GLP-1 and the Gym: What weight loss medications mean for your business model
⏰ 2:30 PM | Saturday, 12th September
📍 Business of Fitness Theatre 1

🎟️ Save $50 and secure your FREE trade pass → https://bit.ly/40jxD4K
📍 ICC Sydney | 11–12 September
🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Co-located with AusFitness Expo

05/08/2026

My squat isn’t perfect.

And honestly… I don’t need it to be.

Before I lift, I spend time working on my back, hips, knees and feet because mobility has become just as important to me as strength training.

After two spinal surgeries, I also know my body has limits. I don’t chase a deeper squat if it means moving into pain. I work within my pain-free range of movement, and that’s exactly how I teach my clients too.

One of the biggest mistakes I see is assuming every client should move the same way.

They shouldn’t.

Sometimes improving movement isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about reducing restrictions first through mobility work and myofascial release, then building strength on top of that foundation.

That’s exactly what I teach inside the Joint Pain in Menopause™ Instructor Education Masterclass.

•Why joint pain increases during menopause.
•How to use mobility alongside strength training.
•The role of myofascial release in improving movement.
•How to keep women training confidently without chasing painful ranges of motion.

Progress doesn’t have to look perfect.

Mine certainly doesn’t.

But I’m stronger than I was six months ago, I’m lifting consistently, and that’s a win for me… and my bones.

If you’re a fitness or Pilates professional wanting to confidently help women experiencing joint pain in menopause, registrations are now open.
Details in my bio.

05/08/2026

My squat isn’t perfect.

And honestly… I don’t need it to be.

Before I lift, I spend time working on my back, hips, knees and feet because mobility has become just as important to me as strength training.

After two spinal surgeries, I also know my body has limits. I don’t chase a deeper squat if it means moving into pain. I work within my pain-free range of movement, and that’s exactly how I teach my clients too.

One of the biggest mistakes I see is assuming every client should move the same way.

They shouldn’t.

Sometimes improving movement isn’t about pushing harder.
It’s about reducing restrictions first through mobility work and myofascial release, then building strength on top of that foundation.

That’s exactly what I teach inside the Joint Pain in Menopause™ Instructor Education Masterclass.

•Why joint pain increases during menopause.
•How to use mobility alongside strength training.
•The role of myofascial release in improving movement.
•How to keep women training confidently without chasing painful ranges of motion.

Progress doesn’t have to look perfect.

Mine certainly doesn’t.

But I’m stronger than I was six months ago, I’m lifting consistently, and that’s a win for me… and my bones.

If you’re a fitness or Pilates professional wanting to confidently help women experiencing joint pain in menopause, registrations are now open.
Details in my bio.

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