How to Balance Strength Training and Cardio in Midlife

Midlife changes recovery, hormones, energy, sleep, and how exercise feels in the body. So how do you know whether running, cardio, and strength training are helping… or slowly draining you?

In this episode, I answer a thoughtful question from a cancer survivor trying to balance running, mental health, strength training, and recovery during perimenopause.

We talk about:

• strength training for women over 40
• running during perimenopause
• cardio vs weights in menopause
• cortisol and exercise
• recovery in midlife
• how to know if you’re overtraining
• mental health and movement
• exercise after cancer

If workouts suddenly feel different in midlife, this conversation will help you understand why.

If you want a simple strength training approach designed for women in menopause and perimenopause, check out Menopause Minis below.

Original Video: https://youtu.be/bq2hWR5vzcM

Chapters:
00:00 Balancing exercise in midlife
06:17 Assessing sleep and recovery habits
07:08 Importance of strength training
12:11 Exercise tips for midlife women
Click below to listen now, and let’s make movement work for you!