Perimenopause, Cortisol & Weight Gain: What to Do When Harder Workouts Stop Working
About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of perimenopause on exercise effectiveness and offers alternative fitness strategies.
If you've been pushing harder in your workouts but seeing fewer results, this episode is for you. This week I'm joined by Katie, a fitness professional and host of the Wellness After 40 podcast, to break down exactly why exercise needs to change in your 40s, and what to do instead. We're talking about the real reason HIIT workouts can backfire during perimenopause, why cortisol and insulin resistance make certain workouts work against your goals, and the specific fitness shifts that support y...
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