Hormones, Metabolism & Strength: What Changes in Perimenopause

Maybe your workouts suddenly feel harder.

Maybe you’re doing many of the same things you’ve always done, but your body composition is changing.

Maybe your sleep is worse, your joints ache more, your energy crashes in the afternoon, or you just don’t feel quite like yourself.

And maybe you’ve wondered:

Is this just getting older?

Not necessarily.

Perimenopause can begin years before your period stops, and for many women, the first signs have very little to do with hot flashes.

It can show up as:

• Poor or disrupted sleep
• Increased fatigue
• Brain fog
• Changes in mood or anxiety
• Irregular periods
• Changes in body composition
• More difficulty recovering from workouts
• Joint and muscle aches
• Changes in appetite or cravings

And when all of those things start happening at once, it can be hard to know what to do or even where to start.

There Isn’t Just One Piece to the Puzzle

Hormones matter.

So do strength training, nutrition, sleep, stress, recovery, daily movement, and the way you fuel your body.

For some women, adjusting or improving those lifestyle pieces can make a significant difference.

For others, they may be doing many of those things well and still struggling. That’s when understanding what’s happening hormonally and having a conversation with a qualified medical provider can become an important part of the picture.

That’s exactly why we’re bringing both perspectives together for our FREE Perimenopause Seminar at EffectUs Athletics.

We’ll Talk About:

The lifestyle side:

How strength training, nutrition, protein, sleep, recovery, stress, and daily movement can support you through this stage of life.

The hormone side:

What’s actually happening hormonally during perimenopause, symptoms to pay attention to, and when it may be worth discussing additional options with your healthcare provider.

The goal isn’t to tell women they need to train harder, eat differently, or start hormone therapy.

It’s to help you better understand what adjustments you could make to feel better and to learn when meeting with a healthcare professional makes sense.

If you’ve found yourself thinking:

“I’m doing all the things I used to do, but I still don’t feel like myself.”

This conversation is for you.

Join Us for Our FREE Perimenopause Seminar at EffectUs Athletics

Come with questions. Leave with a better understanding of what may be changing and what to do moving forward.