How to Balance Strength Training and Cardio in Midlife

Midlife changes recovery, hormones, energy, sleep, and how exercise feels in the body. So how do you know whether running, cardio, and strength training are helping… or slowly draining you?In this episode, I answer a thoughtful question from a cancer survivor trying to balance running, mental health, strength training, and recovery during perimenopause.We talk about:strength training for women over 40running during perimenopausecardio vs weights in menopausecortisol and exerciserecovery in midlifehow to know if you’re overtrainingmental health and movementexercise after cancerIf workouts suddenly feel different in midlife, this conversation will help you understand why.If you want a simple strength training approach designed for women in menopause and perimenopause, check out Menopause Minis below.Original Video: https://youtu.be/bq2hWR5vzcMChapters:00:00 Balancing exercise in midlife06:17 Assessing sleep and recovery habits07:08 Importance of strength training12:11 Exercise tips for midlife women