Ep 173 - Exercise in Your 40s and 50s

Your body isn’t the same at 45 as it was at 25 — and your workouts shouldn’t be either. This episode dives into the best exercise for perimenopause and menopause, so you can stay strong, healthy, and injury-free.

Exercise during perimenopause is about more than burning calories. In this episode, Nicole shares how to train smarter, not harder, to protect your body in midlife.

You’ll learn:

• The role of strength training in preventing bone loss and boosting metabolism

• How to balance cardio with recovery for long-term energy

• Why overtraining can worsen symptoms (and how to avoid it)

• Simple, sustainable exercise habits for your 40s and 50s

Get your free Menopause Symptom Tracker and explore Nicole’s wellness retreat picks at nicolevanhattem.com.

Next up: Episode 174 — Sleep, Stress, and Sanity: Managing the Midlife Mind.