Ask any woman over the age of 40ish whether her HIIT workouts are working for her, and be prepared for a lengthy barrage bemoaning the fact that our bodies have changed. Where once we were fully signed-up members of the go-hard-or-go-home club, the only club we're frequenting these days is one in our PJS at 8 pm in our living room.
But the cruel fact is that it's at exactly this life stage (perimenopause, we're talking about you) that exercise becomes even more crucial than ever for both mental and physical wellbeing. We know that strength training, in particular, is so beneficial for midlife bodies, when muscle mass and bone strength are on a downward spiral (check out this research, published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine). Additionally, studies also show that exercise can improve the symptoms of perimenopause, from low mood and irritability to palpitations and insomnia (yep, there's much to look forward to, ladies!)
