420: Your Perimenopausal Body Isn't Broken . . . You Just Need To Change Your Workouts

Quick question: when's the last time you lifted something heavy enough that it actually felt hard? If you can't remember, this episode is for you. This conversation originally aired on my friend Monica Packer's show as part of her More for Moms content, and I loved it so much I wanted to share it with you here too. Monica and I dig into exactly what perimenopause does to your body, and more importantly, what to actually do about it in the gym. We start with the single best thing you can be doing for your body right now, whether you're in your 20s or already deep in perimenopause: building muscle. I break down why estrogen decreasing makes muscle harder (not impossible) to build, why muscle is your best tool against the weight gain so many women experience in this stage, and why "I missed the window" is a myth. Then we get practical. I walk through exactly what effective strength training looks like during this season, how many sessions a week, why compound lifts beat isolation exercises, and the difference between fatigue and actual mechanical failure. We also tackle the cardio conversation head on, including the cortisol fear mongering you've probably seen online, and I give you my real minimum effective dose if your week is already full. If you want more help figuring out why your current workouts aren't giving you the results you want, check out my free workshop, Why Your Workouts Aren't Working, at bicepsafterbabies.com/workshop. Subscribe, share this with a friend who's navigating perimenopause, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.