166: Menopause and Exercise Recovery: Why Workouts Feel Harder

You're still showing up. Same workouts, same effort. But now you're wiped out after workouts that used to leave you feeling good, and the soreness hangs around for days. In this episode I break down why recovery gets harder during perimenopause and menopause, how sleep, cortisol, and protein all play a role, and why pushing harder usually makes it worse. 00:12 When Consistency Isn't Enough 03:00 Case Study: Spacing Workouts to Improve Recovery in Perimenopause 04:53 Recovery — Why Training Isn't the Problem in Perimenopause 09:58 Case Study: Why Spacing Training Matters 12:30 Book a Call: Personalized Support for Menopause Recovery Check out the full show notes and resources at https://cindistickle.com/podcast/ep-166-menopause-and-exercise-recovery-why-workouts-feel-harder Book a Metabolism Consultation: https://calendly.com/cindistickle/metabolism-consultation?utm_source=podcast