Hey ,
Perimenopause can last anywhere from 8-12 years and usually begins in our mid to late 30’s & early 40’s.
Ovulation becomes less consistent and progesterone production starts to decrease as we enter the perimenopause phase. Estrogen goes through a rollercoaster phase of being up and down before it's final decline with DHEA & testosterone also goes through major shifts.
Many women can experience symptoms like; heavier periods,
irregular periods, painful periods, headaches, insomnia, hot flashes, mood swings, anxiety, depression, skin/hair changes, vaginal dryness, painful sex, UTI's & libido changes.
There's so much we can do to support our bodies at this time & strength training is one of them!
- Weight training can support testosterone production which is important for energy levels, mood, hair health and libido
- Increasing your muscle mass as hormones start to decrease is essential
for bone health, bone density and fat burning
- Building muscle can help to support your metabolic health! Fear not, you will NOT become "bulky"
- Supports healthy estrogen metabolism and can combat estrogen dominance (this helps to reduce perimenopause symptoms!)
- Regulates cortisol and reduces stress levels
- Helps to maintain range of motion and flexibility as we age so that we can stay strong and coordinated
This is a huge reason why I’ve included my 3 most popular movement programs inside of The Hormone Project Academy.
As soon as you register, you gain access to 38 guided workout videos led by me to offer you a balance of strength, mobility and restorative movement, all in under 30 minutes.
Muscle building + movement is an integral part of flourishing throughout Perimenopause and really at any stage of your hormone health journey.
Here’s a sneak peek at one of the workouts you’ll find inside of THP Academy movement library below.
When you’re ready for a firey 30 min upper body workout - press play on
this one! I'm using free weights in this class.
