04/05/2026
In my time in the ER and working with older adults in long-term care, there was always a turning point.
It wasn’t the diagnosis. It was when muscle loss set in. Because muscle isn’t just about strength or aesthetic. It’s your metabolic reserve.
When muscle declines, we see:
➝ blood sugar become harder to regulate
➝ higher risk of falls, complications and longer stays
➝ slower recovery
That’s when things tend to go downhill fast.
If you have PCOS or you’re in perimenopause, muscle is one of your greatest tools for supporting hormone balance. It acts as a glucose sink, helping your body actually use the energy you’re eating and improve insulin sensitivity.
This is why strength training isn’t optional. It’s your long-term investment in how you will recover and function as you get older… and it’s one of the most effective tools we have for PCOS.
It doesn’t have to be extreme.
Start where you are and build up