Most women over 50 have been told the same thing by their doctors: do more cardio, keep your weight down, and move your body every day. But what if that advice isn’t just outdated—it’s actively working against your well-being?
In this episode of Reproductive Rebel, I’m pulling back the curtain on the fitness myths that keep midlife women exhausted, injured, and disconnected from their bodies. Menopause isn’t the end of vitality—it’s a new hormonal landscape that requires a new approach to movement.
We’ll dive into:
✨ Why “more cardio” can actually make fatigue, weight gain, and joint pain worse after menopause
✨ The role of hormones in shaping strength, stamina, and recovery post-50
✨ Which kinds of movement support bone health, muscle resilience, and nervous system regulation
✨ The radical importance of rest, flexibility, and flow in a fitness plan that truly nourishes
✨ How to shift from punishing workouts to practices that restore balance and energy
If you’ve ever walked out of a doctor’s office feeling like the advice you got didn’t match your lived experience, this episode will give you the validation—and the tools—you’ve been waiting for.
Menopause is not a decline; it’s an initiation into a wiser, stronger, softer way of being in your body. Let’s explore what that looks like when it comes to fitness and health.
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