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If you’re in your 40s and suddenly noticing that your old workouts aren’t working the same anymore… you’re not imagining it.
Perimenopause changes the way our bodies respond to exercise. The workouts that once helped us feel energized, lean, and strong can suddenly leave us exhausted, inflamed, injured, or stuck.
That’s exactly why I created this worko...
If you’ve hit your 40s and feel like your body suddenly isn’t responding the way it used to—you’re not alone.
Many women in perimenopause notice changes in fat distribution, energy levels, and workout results, even when their habits haven’t changed.
The problem? Most of us are guessing.
Instead of guessing, I decided to get real data.
I...
Most women in perimenopause are doing everything “right” — exercising, eating healthy — and still gaining weight, losing muscle, and feeling exhausted. The problem? They’re guessing. So I decided to stop guessing.
I headed to Body Stats in Toronto and got three diagnostic tests done: a DEXA scan, a Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test, and a VO2 Max test. This is the o...
I have a confession.
For years, I rolled my eyes at “workouts for women in their 40s” content. I thought it was an excuse to go easier.
And then perimenopause humbled me.
The brain fog. The belly fat that appeared out of nowhere. The pants that fit differently for no obvious reason. And the most frustrating part? I was still training hard...
Perimenopause and menopause change the rules—so your workouts need to change too.
If you’ve been relying on steady-state cardio (think long walks, jogging, or hours on the elliptical), it might feel frustrating when your body stops responding the way it used to. That’s because hormonal shifts—especially declining estrogen—impact everything from muscle mass...