The 9 Biggest Exercise Mistakes in Menopause | MMP Ep.16

Who wants to look FIT and TONED?! I know I do! But what if I told you that eating low carb and doing your HIIT, cardio, and boot camp-style classes are actually making you 'SKINNY FAT'? I can almost guarantee that that's not what you wanted to hear... but the good news is that in today's podcast, I cover the most common mistakes perimenopausal women make when it comes to exercise that prevents them from reaching their health and fitness goals! I explain why they are mistakes and how to make changes to your workout programs so you can get stronger and leaner. Let's dive in! WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RN4gtdVUck0 TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) — Introduction (00:56) — Today's topic: the 9 biggest exercise mistakes in menopause (01:35) — What actually happens during perimenopause & why we want to actively build muscle (04:07) — Mistake #1 - Not lifting heavy enough (05:54) — Mistake #2 - Not giving yourself long enough rest periods (08:29) — Mistake #3 - Choosing the wrong exercises/doing them in the wrong order (10:06) — Mistake #4 - Doing too much cardio (12:31) — Mistake #5 - Always using the same rep ranges (14:23) — Mistake #6 - Completing the movements too quickly (16:33) — Mistake #7 - Working out too often (23:43) — Mistake #8 - Not following a program (25:53) — Mistake #9 - Not eating pre- & post-workout (working out fasted) (28:09) — Recap CHECK OUT OUR PROGRESSIVE OVERLOAD PROGRAMS: ‣ At-Home Program - https://bit.ly/43CkIK6 ‣ Gym Program - https://bit.ly/3rHD5jm CONNECT WITH ME ONLINE: ‣ Join our community! Metabolism and Menopause by Vitality - Secrets for Fat Loss: https://m.facebook.com/groups/969761266958379 ‣ Schedule a FREE consultation call - https://calendly.com/d/2p8-mxx-dgf/free-consultation-call-zoom ‣ Apply for coaching with us! - https://calendly.com/d/386-k9q-4cg/coaching-application-call-zoom ‣ Learn more about DUTCH hormone testing with VitalityOET - https://www.loom.com/share/a567d01c12b44aaf855dcf3d9049d537 ‣ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitalityoet.stephanie ‣ WATCH the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@metabolismandmenopausepodcast ‣ All other links: https://stan.store/vitalityoetstephanie ‣ Email: [email protected] ---- Post-Production by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: [email protected] © 2023 Stephanie Fusnik & VitalityOET