This deep squat (often called the Asian squat) is actually a natural human resting position. Kids do it easily…but most adults lose the ability because we sit in chairs all day. And as we hit perimenopause and menopause, mobility becomes even more important for keeping our bodies strong and pain-free. This position can help 🫶🏽improve ankle mobility 🫶🏽open tight hips 🫶🏽support pelvic floor function 🫶🏽reduce lower back stiffness 🫶🏽maintain functional strength as we age If it feels impossible right now-don’t worry! That just means your body is asking for more mobility work.🥰 Try holding this squat for 20–30 seconds a day and watch how quickly things start to loosen up. Because the goal isn’t just “being skinny”…The goal is to be strong, mobile and capable for life.💪🏽 Cool vibes… even when the hips are a little spicy. 😏🔥💜

Mobility work supports your joint health, improves range of motion, and helps protect against injury… especially as our hormones shift! Joint pain and stiffness are very common in perimenopause - but they’re not something you have to ignore! Mobility helps: 🫶🏽lubercate your joints 🫶🏽reduce stiffness 🫶🏽improve movement quality 🫶🏽support recovery Move your joints. Calm your body. If you want to keep lifting, walking, AND living fully… mobility matters!!💜

Here's an ab/core exercise that doesn't look like much~but it seriously works your abs and core~ especially those hard to get lower abdominals and tummy pooch we seem to gain in perimenopause !👌🏼 Remember as always~ keep your body in a straight line, core engaged, booty down, shoulders away from your ears and head looking 3-5 inches ahead of you. 😊 perform for 30 seconds to one minute….And let me know if you give it a try!💜🫶🏽

Strength isn’t about the tool….it’s about the tension. Weights, bodyweight, bands, sliders… it all works when you do💪🏽 Whether you’re using weights, bands, sliders ( you can use paper plates too!) or body weight - your body responds to tension, control, and consistency, not fancy equipment! Especially in perimenopause - strength work helps: 💪🏽preserve muscle 🧬support metabolism 🙌🏽improve insulin sensitivity 🦴 protect bones & joints 💃🏻 build confidence in your body The best workout? The one you can do consistently, wherever you are - with what you have. Strong looks different in every season..and it all counts🥰💜 What’s your favourite way to add tension?

🫡DID YOU KNOW?!! During perimenopause, our crazy hormone fluctuations change how our bodies responds to stress, including exercise stress.... Here’s what’s actually happening physiologically 👇🏽 🔬 Lower estrogen = higher stress response. As estrogen declines, your body becomes more sensitive to cortisol (a.k.a. - the stress hormone). Long intense workouts can actually SPIKE cortisol higher and keep it elevated longer. 🔬 Chronically high cortisol can backfire!! Too much intensity plus not enough recovery can lead to: 😴 increased fatigue 🤰🏻 stubborn belly fat ⬆️ inflammation 🛏️ poor sleep 🚶🏻‍♀️slower recovery 🔬 Muscle becomes more metabolically important with aging and hormone shifts. Preserving and building muscle matters more than burning calories. Strength training supports ✅ insulin sensitivity ✅ Helps stabilize blood sugar ✅ Supports metabolism and bone density Your body responds best when it feels safe, not constantly pushed!!! So, lower-volume strength work, plus walking, plus rest - helps regulate the nervous system and hormones. And the result?.....Many women feel better, and see better results with: 💪🏽fewer workouts 💪🏽more recovery 💪🏽more strength ( a.k.a. lifting heavier, less reps ) It's biology!💜 Train smarter. Support your hormones. Trust your body.