Training and Workouts

Perimenopause can feel like your body is changing faster than you can keep up with. You might notice: Decreased strength Loss of muscle Lower energy Increased stiffness or joint discomfort But here’s the good news: your body is still highly adaptable. With the right training approach, you can maintain (and even build) muscle, support bone density, and improve how you feel day to day. Most women going through perimenopause know they should be strength training, but aren’t sur

Power is the first physical quality to decline as we age, but it’s also one of the most trainable. This guide explains how to safely increase power output through strength training, plyometrics, ballistic exercises, and sprint work. Learn the difference between strength and power, why both force and velocity matter, and how to use progressive overload to build explosive strength at any age.

UpLift Training, a private gym in Bend, Oregon, explains strength training guidelines for women in perimenopause.

Perimenopause brings real changes to muscle, bone, metabolism, and recovery—but decline is not inevitable. Research shows that well-designed strength training can preserve bone density, maintain muscle, regulate stress, and support energy and sleep. With the right load, recovery, and nutrition, women can feel strong, capable, and confident through midlife and beyond.