Are Women In Perimenopause/Menopause Being Exploited?

I’m seeing a bit too much subtle exploitation of women in peri/menopause online and it’s making me feel quite antsy!

A Personal Trainer building an exercise, and nutrition programme for a woman should always consider your age, health and fitness history, lifestyle, responsibilities etc. The exercise plan should always be built around your particular set of circumstances. That doesn’t change because you are a certain age.

I will say that resistance training is very valuable for many reasons, but you also need good cardiovascular health.

Menopause is a hormone deficiency. When your hormone balance is restored, life can feel a whole lot better, trust me!

What is very important is that you speak to your GP to help manage any symptoms you may be experiencing.  Understanding your full medical history will allow them to make an informed unbiased decision about the right course of action for you. You don’t have to start HRT immediately, you can take the advice, think about it and then decide if it’s right for you.

Do your own research on symptoms and health advice. Whilst there are now a number of online medical professionals specialising in Perimenopause and Menopause, they can have a bias towards certain products and resources, and it’s not always based on current up to date evidence. Please be careful where you get your information from.

NHS Menopause Advice

If you are having symptoms and not currently getting any advice, please speak to your GP.

If you want to have a chat and get some sensible, honest health and fitness advice, please get in touch x