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Hormone, Strength & Recovery Strategies for Women in Midlife

Many active women notice that sometime in their late 30s or 40s their body begins to feel different.

Workouts take longer to recover from.
Energy fluctuates.
Sleep becomes less consistent.
Joints feel stiffer than they used to.

The frustrating part is that many women are still doing the same workouts and routines that worked for years.

But during perimenopause, your physiology begins to shift, and your training, recovery, and fueling strategies often need to shift with it.

That’s exactly what this workshop will help you understand.

Why Do Workouts Feel Harder in Your 40s?

During perimenopause, hormones such as estrogen and progesterone begin to fluctuate, which can influence:

  • muscle repair and recovery
  • joint and connective tissue health
  • sleep quality
  • energy regulation
  • stress response

When these systems change, the body may recover more slowly and respond differently to training load.

The goal is not to train less — it’s to train smarter and support your body differently.

What Will You Learn in This Workshop?

Hormones & Midlife Physiology
Understand how hormonal changes affect strength, recovery, joints, and energy.

Why Your Old Training Strategy May Stop Working
Learn why training methods that worked in your 20s and 30s often need adjustment in midlife.

The Nervous System & Recovery
Discover how stress and recovery influence hormones, sleep, and performance.

Fueling for Active Women
Learn why many active women unintentionally under-fuel and how proper nutrition supports recovery and performance.

Strength Training for Longevity
Why strength training becomes essential for maintaining muscle, bone density, and resilience through midlife.

Who This Workshop Is For

This workshop is designed for women who:

  • Are 35–55 years old
  • Enjoy running, cycling, strength training, or outdoor activities
  • Feel like their body is responding differently to training
  • Want to stay strong, active, and healthy through midlife

Join Us at Mchone Performance Training on April 14th at 6:30pm. Missed the workshop?  Schedule a free coaching consult on our Get Started page.

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