Menopause Fitness

Struggling with fitness and energy levels?
Exercising can feel harder, but it is certainly worth it.

Move Your Body, Boost Your Energy, Thrive!

Menopause is a time of change, and how you train needs to change too. The workouts that worked in your 30s and 40s like endless cardio or inconsistent training won’t work anymore. Your body, hormones, and metabolism have shifted, and if you want to stay strong, energised, and healthy, you need a new, science-backed approach to fitness.

This isn’t about doing less. It’s about training smarter. It’s about training menopause appropriate. It’s about training for midlife power.

Why fitness matters in Menopause

Hormonal shifts can lead to weight gain, muscle loss, joint pain, and fatigue – making movement more essential than ever. As estrogen and progesterone decline, our bodies go through significant shifts that impact muscle mass, bone density, heart health, and recovery. Without the right kind of exercise, these changes can lead to a variety of complications including muscle loss or, more scientifically, ‘sarcopenia’ and this can lead to weakness, slowed metabolism and increased body fat. Our bones can also become thinner and more brittle (osteopenia & osteoporosis) which can increase the risk of falls and fractures.

As the estrogen levels lower in our bodies, we are also at greater risk of increased arterial stiffness which means an increased risk of heart disease because our blood isn’t able to flow as smoothly delivering nutrients around the body and the heart suffers. Unfortunately the list goes on….. joint stiffness and reduced mobility makes everyday movement harder and finally, our higher cortisol levels can contribute to belly fat and sleep disturbances.

If that doesn’t convince you that now is the time to start making some smarter exercise decisions that I don’t know what will! Itt’s not about working harder and longer, it’s about working with your body, not against it. With this strategy in mind, you’ll notice that regular exercise can:

Increase energy and reduce fatigue
Support bone health and reduce osteoporosis risk
Improve mood and manage stress
Boost metabolism and help maintain a healthy weight
Enhance flexibility, mobility, and balance

Finding the right workout for YOU

Not all workouts are created equal, and what worked in your 30’s may not feel great now - your joints are probably sore so the idea of exercise in any circumstance is more than likely a bit daunting. The extra weight you may have put on also adds pressure on your joints and makes it harder to breathe correctly due to your lungs being squashed. Did you know that we can lose up to 40% of our lung capacity in menopuase due exactly to extra weight and the intercostal muscles between our ribs that allow for the expansion of the rib cage becoming more rigid.

The key to exercise is FINDING WHAT YOU LIKE and doing a little of everything so incorporating the following into your routine:

Strength Training – Build and maintain muscle for a healthy metabolism and strong bones.
Low-Impact Cardio – Keep your heart healthy without stressing your joints.
Flexibility & Mobility – Stretch, release tension, and prevent stiffness.
Relaxation & Recovery – Prioritise rest to support hormone balance and overall health.

Get started today

You don’t need to spend hours in the gym to see results. My MenoFit Program is designed to fit your lifestyle and support your body through midlife and beyond.