Why Doing More Exercise Can Backfire After

This episode is sponsored by Alloy. Alloy - Try the original estrogen-powered M4 skincare from Alloy. Visit https://myalloy.com and use code FLIPPING50 for $20 off your first order! More exercise can backfire—especially if you're in perimenopause or postmenopause and wondering why the workouts that once worked now leave you sore, exhausted, or stuck.  In this re-release of one of our most talked-about episodes from January 2026, let’s freshen our minds on the science behind why recovery, not simply working harder, becomes the key to building strength after 50.  Estrogen influences your muscles, connective tissue, collagen, and energy production—and why those changes require a smarter training strategy.  If you've been questioning whether you're doing something wrong, this episode will remind you that your body isn't broken; it's simply asking for a different approach.  More exercise can backfire, but the right strategy can help you recover better, stay stronger, and keep doing what you love for years to come. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Lasting Weight Loss After 50: Say Goodbye to Diets Next Episode - How I Choose Supplements (and recommend you do too) More Like This: Why Your Daily Workouts Are Making You Weaker After 50 What 40+ Studies Reveal About Rep-Range for Muscle, Strength, and Bone After 50 Why Muscle Growth Feels Harder in Menopause (and What Actually Works) Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes. If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way.