Perimenopause & Exercise: Why Your Old Routine May Not Be Working Anymore - Trainer Lindsey

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🤔Have you ever wondered why the diet and exercise routines that worked in your 20s and 30s don't seem to deliver the same results in your 40s?

You're still putting in the effort, but your body feels different. Maybe you're noticing changes in body composition, energy, strength, or recovery—and you're wondering whether it's time to change your approach.

In this episode, we're exploring the connection between perimenopause, nutrition, exercise, and recovery and why understanding your changing body can help you make more informed decisions about your health.

Because the goal isn't to punish yourself with harder workouts or more restrictive eating. It's to find a sustainable approach that supports your body through this season of life and beyond.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How perimenopause can influence the way your body responds to nutrition and exercise
• Why the routines that worked in your 20s and 30s may need to evolve in your 40s
• What women should understand about exercise and changing hormones
• Why strength training matters as women age
• How to balance cardiovascular exercise and resistance training
• What a realistic weekly workout routine can look like
• Why recovery deserves a place in your fitness plan
• How to approach nutrition and exercise without falling into the all-or-nothing trap
• How to make sustainable adjustments that support your long-term health and fitness goals
• The Bigger Picture

Perimenopause can bring new questions about your body, but it doesn't mean your best years of strength, fitness, and vitality are behind you.

It may simply be time to reassess your approach.
Instead of asking, "How can I work harder?" consider asking:
"What does my body need from me in this season of life?"

That might mean prioritizing strength training, finding a better balance between cardio and recovery, revisiting your nutrition, or making your routine more realistic for your current schedule and energy.

You don't need a perfect workout plan. You need a sustainable one that helps you build strength, support your health, and continue doing the things you love.

Because this is Direction Not Perfection: learning to work with your body, not against it, one step at a time.

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Presale link for Lindsey’s book: http://www.moxiebylindsey.com/books

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   • Podcast: https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com/podcast-1
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