Menopause Fitness Reset: Train Smarter, Not Harder

Menopause isn’t the end of progress — it’s a reset.

If you’re in your late 30s, 40s, or beyond and feeling like what used to work no longer does, you’re not broken. Your body is changing, and your approach needs to change with it.

Here’s what most women aren’t told 👇

🚫 What Stops Working

• Excessive cardio
• Undereating to “lean out”
• Training like you’re still 25
• Ignoring sleep and recovery

These strategies often increase cortisol, stall fat loss, and drain energy during perimenopause and menopause.

✅ What Actually Works Now

1. Strength Training is Non-Negotiable
Lifting weights preserves muscle, supports metabolism, and protects bone density. This is your new foundation.

2. Eat Enough — Especially Protein
Under-fueling increases stress hormones and slows results. Protein supports muscle, hormones, and recovery.

3. Train Smarter, Not Longer
Shorter, focused workouts > long grind sessions. Consistency beats exhaustion.

4. Recovery Is Part of the Program
Sleep, walking, mobility, and stress management aren’t optional — they’re performance tools.

🔁 The Reset Mindset

This phase of life isn’t about punishment.
It’s about working with your body instead of fighting it.

When training, nutrition, and recovery align:
✔ Energy improves
✔ Body composition changes
✔ Confidence returns

If you’re ready to reset how you train — not quit — you’re exactly where you need to be.

Train smart. Fuel well. Respect the season.

—
Michael Price