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The Female Specific Method

Welcome!

If you’ve landed here, you’re likely one of two people:

You’re a woman living with hormonal symptoms such as cramps, bloating, headaches, night sweats—you’re tired of being told “it’s normal” and know you could be achieving more with proper advice.

 

Or you’re a coach or health professional who recognises that your female clients require more than the male-based programming you’ve been taught—and you want the knowledge and framework to coach women properly.

Either way, you’re in the right place.

 

The truth?

The health and fitness industry wasn’t built for women.

But—and I cannot stress this enough—that does not mean women are fragile.

It simply means women could be getting far more out of their training, living with fewer symptoms (yes, with female-specific advice it is entirely possible to live each month symptom-free), and achieving better long-term outcomes—if female physiology were actually accounted for.

Only 6% of sport and exercise science research is conducted solely on females.

Yet research forms the foundation of the training and nutrition advice women are given.

The industry has been built predominantly on male data.

New research is now highlighting the discrepancies and flaws within this system—something women already intuitively knew.

Women actually possess many physiological characteristics that support efficient training, faster recovery, and sustained performance, for instance:

  • Women recover faster between both sets and training sessions

  • Women are more resistant to exercise-induced muscle damage

  • Women preserve glycogen more effectively during aerobic work and rely more heavily on fat oxidation, supporting greater fatigue resistance

 

These differences are real, measurable, and well-documented.

 

And yet—they are not considered in practice.

 

Because traditional methods are built on male data:

  • Training volume, frequency, and rest intervals are based on male recovery timelines—leaving many women under-stimulated rather than over-reached

  • Programs are frequently capped “for recovery,” limiting training density and long-term adaptation

  • Conditioning and fueling strategies written around male depletion patterns underestimate female capacity and misguide practice

 

These differences are not vulnerabilities to manage.

But when they’re ignored, women are systematically underserved.

The training methods, nutrition recommendations, and recovery protocols taught across the industry are overwhelmingly derived from male data.

Female physiology isn’t worse.

It’s simply been treated as an afterthought.

That’s why I developed The Female Specific Method™.

An evidence-informed framework that integrates female-specific research and lived experience to better reflect how women actually adapt, recover, and perform.

This method does not treat women as fragile.

It recognises that women have been operating within systems that fail to leverage their physiological advantages—and provides a structured way to finally do so.

Women haven’t needed fixing.

They’ve needed frameworks that caught up.

So, this is where this space comes in.

This website exists to bridge the gap between what women’s bodies are capable of—and the systems they’ve been forced to operate within.

If you’re a woman, you’ll find coaching, education, and practical resources designed to help you train, eat, and recover in alignment with your physiology—so progress becomes consistent, symptoms become manageable (or disappear entirely), and your body starts working with you instead of against you.

If you’re a coach or health professional, you’ll find education and globally accredited—ACE and NASM—certifications built on The Female Specific Method™—a clear, structured framework that gives you the confidence and competence to coach women properly across training, nutrition, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, peri-menopause, and beyond.

You don’t need to overhaul everything you know.

You need a framework that finally accounts for female physiology.

From here, choose the path that fits you best—whether that’s exploring coaching, accessing resources, or diving into education designed specifically for working with women.

You’re not late to this conversation.

The industry is.

And it’s time the framework caught up.​​

FOR WOMEN
Personalised online coaching, guidance, and support for your health, hormones, training, and wellbeing.

FOR COACHES & FITNESS PROFESSIONALS
Elevate your practice with NASM & ACE accredited certifications, evidence-informed courses, and professional mentorships – available globally, online and in-person.

EVENT SCHEDULE

We deliver education both online and in person certifications through our education company, True Technique.

Throughout the year, we travel internationally to present courses, workshops, and professional development sessions for coaches, gyms, and health professionals. Below, you’ll find a list of upcoming public events and locations.

If you’re in the same country at the same time and interested in a shorter presentation, workshop, or in-house education session, you’re welcome to reach out. Gym owners and fitness managers can also contact us directly to arrange a private, in-person event tailored specifically to their team’s needs.

Alongside our in-person work, we offer online education in both self-paced and mentorship-based formats—allowing coaches around the world to access female-specific education regardless of location.

You’ll find full details about upcoming events, online courses, and mentorships below.

To book a private in-person event or arrange a call, please use the link below or contact us via WhatsApp (+61 411 522 496).

Menstrual Cycle Informed Coach

Menstrual Cycle Informed Coach

Online Mentorship

January 10th, 2026 (English)
Our flagship mentorship, Menstrual Cycle Informed Coach, is a live, 16-week guided online program designed to help coaches confidently apply female-specific principles in real-world practice, while gaining 1.4 CEU's. The next intake begins soon, and combines structured education with practical application, support, and ongoing mentorship.
Learn more or book here.
FitM

Female Specific Programming Essentials

Malaysia with FitM

May 2nd, 2026 (English)
Registration coming soon!
Fit Asia

Female Specific Programming Essentials

Singapore with FIT ASIA

March 28th, 2026 (English)
Find out more or book here.
Skye Sunderland

ABOUT OUR FOUNDER

My name is Skye, founder of Female Specific Training and a globally recognised educator, providing education to coaches worldwide on teaching The Female Specific Method™.

Just like most women, I knew I could get more out of my training and nutrition. But monthly migraines, cramps, and cravings, as well as chronic autoimmune pain, and the fitness industry’s lack of understanding were holding me back.

I was doing all the “right” things—training hard, eating clean, and looking "fit"—but inside, I was constantly struggling.

I sought help from specialists, doctors, coaches, and dieticians, but the advice was always generic, incomplete, or contradictory.

So, I began digging deeper myself—only to discover that just 1% of all research is conducted on females with a natural menstrual cycle.

1%...

Suddenly, it all made sense. The programs, the protocols, the “evidence-based” advice—it was all based on male data.

That moment changed everything for me.

I dove into research, applied what I learned to myself and my clients, and began to develop a method that truly accounted for female anatomy, physiology, and hormonal fluctuations across the menstrual cycle.

And so, The Female Specific Method™ was born.

Today, I am the proud founder of Female Specific Training—an ever-growing online fitness community helping women improve performance and achieve results that are aligned with their bodies, not in spite of them.

Together with my husband, I also co-run True Technique, an education company through which we travel globally presenting to gyms, schools, and business teams—empowering coaches with the knowledge and tools to better train and support the women they work with.

We are passionate about creating a new standard in women’s health and fitness—one grounded in evidence, empathy, and education.

I’m committed to helping women connect more deeply with their bodies, so they can work with them—not against them—and finally unlock their full potential.

When I’m not teaching or coaching, you’ll find me kettlebell juggling, hiking, practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or exploring the world with my husband.

Coach Skye xx

DOWNLOAD OUR APP!

Your access point to everything we do

The Female Specific Method™ doesn’t live in one course, one program, or one phase of life.

 

It lives in application.

Our app is where education, coaching, and community come together in one place—designed for both women and the professionals who support them.

Inside the app, you’ll find:

✓ Free educational resources to help you understand your body, training, and symptoms
✓ Ongoing education that evolves as your physiology does
✓ A community space for women and coaches who want informed, honest conversations
✓ Access to courses, certifications, mentorships, and live intakes
✓ A central hub for all purchases, updates, and upcoming education

 

Whether you’re here to learn, apply, or deepen your practice, this is where everything connects.

 

No algorithms.
 

No noise.
 

Just evidence-informed education built for female physiology.

 

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OUR MISSION

At Female Specific Training, our mission is to redefine what it means to train and coach women by aligning fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies with female physiology—not against it.

We empower women to overcome the limitations of PMS, hormonal imbalances, and life-stage transitions by providing evidence-based, female-specific programs that enhance performance, improve health outcomes, and support long-term results.

But we don’t stop there.

By educating coaches worldwide through accredited courses and advanced certifications, we’re creating a ripple effect—equipping professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to better serve the women in their communities.

Our vision is global: to support as many women as possible by teaching as many coaches as possible.

Through expert-led education, personalized coaching, and a commitment to science-backed practices, we aim to foster a supportive, non-intimidating space where women everywhere can gain a deeper understanding of their bodies and finally thrive—both in training and in life.

TESTIMONIALS

Client Review

Looking back Skye, beautiful, has got me through A LOT. From hormone issues including adenomyosis, getting me to be able to pass my fitness test for work in the ADF, COVID, IVF (this was mentally and emotionally gruelling and boy I had some emotional outbursts in some of our session!) and finally supporting me during a long-awaited pregnancy.  Skye has never just been a PT trainer for me, but a mentor, a counsellor and friend.

—Vaoafi Hart

Client Review

I adore training with Skye. Her training is different to the usual training offered by others as she offers Female Specific Training - in all the years I have trained I have not known anyone else to train in this important way- I am so grateful to have met Skye and to be able to train with her. She is exceptionally knowledgeable about fitness, strength and mobility- she is generous with her knowledge about nutrition and all aspects of health and well-being. An all round brilliant personal trainer.

—Helena Wylie

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