Hormones & strength training: why women over 35 should train differently

June 5

From our mid-30s, our bodies change - and noticeably so.
Hormones suddenly play a bigger role:
We put on weight more easily, store fat more quickly (especially on the stomach), feel more stressed, more tired - and somehow "not like we used to".
The good news?
You can do a lot about it - with the right training.

🔬 What happens hormonally?

Progesterone & oestrogen decrease - this leads to more water retention, fluctuating mood, cravings or sleep problems
Cortisol rises faster - your body reacts more sensitively to stress
Muscles break down more easily, the metabolism slows down

If you think you need to "do more" - more cardio, less food - you're usually just making it harder for yourself.

💪 Strength training is what your body needs right now

And by that we don't mean a gym, machines or a hardcore program.
But rather targeted training that you can easily do at home with:

small dumbbells
your own body weight
a smart plan that suits your hormone profile

💡 Why strength training is so valuable:

Regulates your blood sugar 👉 Fewer cravings
Strengthens your bottom & back 👉 Firmer contours
Easy on your nervous system 👉 Sleep better, feel better
Stimulates "good" hormones 👉 more testosterone, growth hormone, dopamine

You don't need a gym.
You need a plan that is made for your female body from 35+.

🤍 Meno Move is exactly for this purpose

I help women to reconnect with themselves:
✨ through training that is fun
✨ through hormone-friendly nutrition
✨ through a great deal of understanding for the female body

📣 Start with what you have - right where you are

All you need is:

✔ 20-30 minutes twice a week
✔ 1-2 small dumbbells
✔ a space in your living room
✔ me as your trainer at your side 💁‍♀️

If you don't feel good in your body right now, it's not your fault - it's your hormonal system.
And that's exactly what we bring back into balance with smart training.

Olivia Ederer