18/08/2026
The one thing I wish I had started sooner in perimenopause? Strength training. đЎ
And honestly⌠getting back into exercise wasnât easy for me.
For over 2 years, I stopped exercising because I was dealing with a frozen shoulder and chronic migraines. I was also afraid. Afraid any movement other then walking would trigger my migraines, because it often did.
It was unbelievable frustrating.
I missed feeling strong.
I missed moving my body.
And I definitely noticed a difference in my energy and confidence.
But slowly, Iâve started again.
And strength training has become one of the most powerful tools in my perimenopause journey.
As our hormones changeâespecially declining oestrogenâwe naturally start to lose muscle mass more quickly.
And muscle matters.
It supports:
⨠A healthy metabolism
⨠Strength and energy
⨠Blood sugar balance
⨠Bone health
⨠Confidence in your body
⨠How you feel day to day
And no, strength training doesnât mean spending hours in the gym or lifting heavy weights every day.
It can look like:
đż Bodyweight exercises
đď¸ââď¸ Dumbbells at home
đŞ Resistance bands
â° 2â3 sessions a week consistently
For me, getting stronger isnât about trying to look a certain way.
Itâs about feeling capable.
Itâs about supporting my body through this stage of life so I can keep doing the things I love.
Perimenopause isnât about fighting your changing body.
Itâs about giving your body what it needs now.
And strength training is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. đЎ
Have you started strength training yetâor is it something you want to begin? đ
Follow for simple nutrition, exercise, and mindset strategies to help you navigate perimenopause, support your changing body, and feel like yourself again. đЎ