"I suppose I'm just getting older."
It's one of the most common things I hear from women when they first come to see me.
They're tired all the time. They rely on two (or three) coffees to get through the morning, hit a wall at 3pm, and by the evening they're completely wiped out. Somewhere along the way they've convinced themselves this is simply what your 40s, 50s and 60s are supposed to feel like.
The truth? It isn't.
As a personal trainer and a woman, I know firsthand how hormones shape not just how we feel, but how we perform, recover, and adapt to exercise—especially running. Our hormones are like the silent directors behind the scenes, influencing everything from energy levels to muscle recovery and fat metabolism.
As we approach perimenopause and menopause, those hormonal shifts can feel like a seismic change in how our body responds to the same workouts we used to breeze through.
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, but it often comes with unwanted changes, particularly when it comes to weight. One of the most common concerns is the accumulation of stubborn tummy fat. Hormonal changes during menopause can make it more challenging to maintain a healthy weight, but with the right approach, you can effectively shift that unwanted fat. In this post, we’ll explore the impact of hormonal changes during menopause and suggest exercises that can help you reclaim your body.
During the menopause your cortisol levels increase. If your weren’t stressed enough already, the hormone responsible for your stress levels increases, in this vicious cycle.
Cortisol does have an important role to play in your body but it’s important to make sure it doesn’t take over.
I’m not sure about you, but this year has flown by and I can’t believe its September already and the kids have gone back to school.
Not only that, autumn feels like it has arrived with the darker mornings, rain and wind.
There are roughly 13 million people who are currently peri or menopausal in the UK. This roughly works out to be a third of the entire UK female population.