20/10/2026
Save this post, for when you are next planning your week’s movement.
The reason this is ideal for women in perimenopause:
Strength training:
Builds muscle and strength, as well as maintaining our bone density. 2 things we lose during perimenopause that are extremely important to try maintain as much as possible as we age.
Rest days:
So important for recovery. Over training can be count productive. We’ve been taught in the past ‘the more you exercise the better’ however this is not true, especially as we age. Our muscles need time to repair.
Steps:
A daily walk is so beneficial for weight management, during a time in life when a lot of women struggle with weight gain. It’s low impact so you don’t need a day off steps. Is so bloomin easy, accessible and social. Plus it’s so good for anyone struggling with low mood, anxiety and stress… things a lot of us women suffer with during perimenopause. Get outdoors! 🌳
Stretch/mobility:
Most of us spend a lot of time sat down. At work, in our cars, at home…! Stretching and mobility work keeps us flexible and helps prevents injury as we age (got to keep up with our mad kids/grandchildren hey!!) and will benefit our strength sessions too. (See my 5 min stretch routine I recently posted too)
Doing movement we enjoy is super important too. Whether that’s a yoga class, padel game, run or blaze class. Make sure you move for joy as well! Swap 1 of the strength sessions or add in at the weekend.
As you can see, the best movement schedule for us women isn’t ’go hard or go home’. It’s balanced. Strength focused. Daily steps and enjoyment. For our bodies AND minds as we age 🫶🏻
For a personalised training programme, pop me a DM. As well as full 121 coaching, I offer training plans only too 💪🏻💪🏻
• Wellness | Certified Menopause Support Coach | Nutrition •
