How Often Should Women Over 40 Work Out? What Really Works in Perimenopause (#22)

02/06/2025 12 min Temporada 1 Episodio 22

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Still trying to work out 5 or 6 days a week and not seeing results? You’re not alone. In this episode, Mel breaks down how more workouts aren’t always better, especially in perimenopause and menopause.Learn how overtraining can backfire by changing the diversity of bacteria in your gut, increasing inflammation, impacting your sleep health and stalling your results, and how to create a sustainable fitness routine that works with your body, not against it.This episode gives you a flexible workout template that combines strength training, sprint intervals, and active recovery, plus the most important advice of all: listen to your body and train for life, not for a short-term transformation.00:00 Introduction to Exercise in Perimenopause and Menopause00:48 The Pitfalls of Over-Exercising01:30 The Problem with Transformation Programs03:21 Building a Sustainable Exercise Routine03:52 Key Features of an Effective Workout Plan07:02 Sample Weekly Workout Routine08:52 The Importance of Consistency10:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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