173 - Exercise during Perimenopause into Menopause

Your body isn't the same at 45 as it was at 25 — and your workouts shouldn't be either. This episode dives into the best exercise for perimenopause and menopause, so you can stay strong, healthy, and injury-free. Exercise during perimenopause is about more than burning calories. In this episode, Nicole shares how to train smarter, not harder, to protect your body in midlife. You'll learn: The role of strength training in preventing bone loss and boosting metabolism How to balance cardio with recovery for long-term energy Why overtraining can worsen symptoms (and how to avoid it) Simple, sustainable exercise habits for your 40s and 50s Get your free Menopause Symptom Tracker and explore Nicole's wellness retreat picks at nicolevanhattem.com. Next up: Episode 174 — Sleep, Stress, and Sanity: Managing the Midlife Mind.