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Menopause isn’t just about hot flushes and hormonal changes. 🔥

For many women, the hormonal flux of perimenopause can coincide with crippling anxiety, loss of confidence, imposter syndrome and increased body consciousness — all of which can become very real barriers to exercise.

A woman who once loved training may suddenly feel uncomfortable in her body. She may worry about being judged, feel like she doesn’t belong, or simply lack the confidence to step into a gym, leisure centre or fitness environment.

And for some women, the picture is even more complex.

Women living with mental illness, or neurodivergent women, or minoritised ethnic groups can face additional barriers to accessing appropriate menopause support, with multiple forms of disadvantage potentially compounding poorer outcomes.

🧡 This is where fitness, wellness and health professionals have an important role to play.🩷

As professionals we need to understand the woman behind the symptoms, and take a personalised, biopsychosocial approach that recognises menopause within the wider context of her life.

The Menopause Movement Foundation course gives professionals grounded, holistic, medical, evidence-based knowledge to recognise the psychological, physical and social impact of menopause — and the confidence to have better conversations, provide appropriate support and signpost when needed.

Because sometimes, helping a woman move more starts with helping her feel safe, understood and heard.

🌿 Ready to deepen your menopause knowledge and make your practice more inclusive?

👉 Learn more about the Menopause Movement Foundation course and take the next step towards supporting women through menopause with greater confidence.

🔗 The link can be found in our bio. 💪

#Menopause #Perimenopause #MenopauseMentalHealth #WomensHealth #MentalHealth #FitnessProfessionals #PersonalTrainers #HealthProfessionals #WellnessProfessionals #ExerciseAndMenopause #MenopauseAwareness #WomensFitness #InclusiveFitness #Biopsychosocial #MenopauseSupport #FitnessEducation #MenopauseMovementFoundation by @menopausemovement

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📚 Are your kids back to school, starting, or heading back to uni?
As autumn rolls in and new routines begin, don't let empty nest grab hold of you, why not invest in your development too? ✨

If you work with women in their 40s and 50s, menopause is likely already showing up in your client base.

But here’s the thing 👇
Most fitness qualifications simply don’t cover menopause in enough depth.

That’s why we created the Menopause Movement Foundation Course 💪

A flexible, expert-led course designed to give you the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to better support women through:

🧡 Perimenopause
🩵 Menopause
🩷 Life beyond menopause

And you can fit it around your life:

🎓 9 expert-led modules
⏰ 8 hours of learning
📲 Flexible, self-paced study
💪 Practical knowledge you can use with your clients

Build your knowledge. Grow your confidence. Make a real difference. 🧡🩵🩷

Ready to make this autumn the season you invest in your professional development?

👉 Find out more and enrol today 🔗 Head to the link in our bio. 👆

#MenopauseMovement #MenopauseMovementFoundation #MenopauseTraining #MenopauseFitness #MenopauseAwareness #Perimenopause #WomensHealth #WomensFitness #FitnessProfessionals #PersonalTrainers #FitnessEducation #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #MenopauseSupport #WomenSupportingWomen by @menopausemovement

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3 days ago

For many women entering perimenopause, the most visible change is stubborn belly fat.

But for health and fitness professionals, there’s a much bigger conversation we need to be having.

👉 Muscle loss.
👉 Strength loss.
👉 Bone health.
👉 Changes in body composition.

During the menopause transition, women can experience an increase in fat mass alongside a decline in lean mass. Research has found that the rate of fat gain can increase significantly during the menopause transition, while muscle mass also begins to decline.

And that matters.

Because muscle isn’t just about how someone looks in their jeans.

💪 It supports strength and physical function.
🦴 It plays an important role in protecting bone health.
🔥 It contributes to resting energy expenditure.
🚶‍♀️ It helps women maintain independence and vitality as they age.

Yet how often do we hear:

“I don't understand. I haven't changed anything, but suddenly I'm gaining weight around my middle.”

Instead of simply telling women to eat less and exercise more, we need to understand what is actually happening physiologically during perimenopause and menopause.

And we need to understand the barriers that can make movement harder — from changing hormones and sleep disruption to fatigue, symptoms, confidence and recovery.

🌱 Movement is a woman's best friend in menopause — but the right movement, nutrition and support matter.

Adequate protein + progressive resistance training + appropriate movement + healthy lifestyle habits can all play an important role in supporting muscle and healthy body composition.

That’s why we created the Menopause Movement Foundation Course.

🎓 Learn the physiology.
🧠 Understand the hormonal changes.
💪 Understand the impact on exercise and body composition.
❤️ Learn how to support women with greater confidence and compassion.

Become a menopause-conscious coach and help women move through midlife stronger.

👉 Join the movement. Learn more about the Menopause Movement Foundation Course.

#Perimenopause #menopausemovement #MenopauseFitness #MenopauseCoach by @menopausemovement

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5 days ago

MAD ENOUGH TO TRI… MENOPAUSAL ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER. 🔥
@ironmantri Italy 2027. I’ve signed up. 🇮🇹🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

My buddy @rebeccapeagram has too — either excellent support or two women going down together. 😂

I’m Christien Bird, co-founder & Clinical Lead at @menopausemovement . This won’t be a polished “look at me, I’m training for an Ironman” account.

It’s the real thing.

The training. The evidence. The adaptations. The setbacks. And the menopause stuff nobody puts on the race form.

Plus my ongoing psychological warfare with downhill cycling. 🚴‍♀️💀

I’m fine on the flat. I can climb. I can put the power down.

Then the road points downhill, the speed increases and suddenly my confidence packs a bag and leaves. 😂

And that matters.

Many women in perimenopause and menopause report changes in confidence around perceived physical risk, even when their physical capability hasn’t disappeared.

So if you’ve thought:

“I’m not as brave as I used to be.”
“Why am I suddenly nervous doing something I used to love?”

…I want to explore that properly.

Not as a reason to stop. As a reason to reassess, understand and adapt.

🚶‍♀️ IF YOU’RE DOING LITTLE OR NO STRUCTURED EXERCISE

You do NOT need to become an Ironman.

The biggest gains often come from going from nothing → something, rather than something → more.

A walk. Some strength training. A little more movement.

Those first steps matter.

🏃‍♀️ IF YOU ALREADY TRAIN, RACE OR COMPETE

If menopause has changed your recovery, confidence, performance or training tolerance, the answer isn’t automatically stop.

It may be:

REASSESS. ADJUST. KEEP GOING.

That’s exactly what I’m doing — in public, with the evidence alongside me.

If you’re menopausal, an athlete, coach, PT, physio, sports scientist, triathlete, cyclist, ultra runner or endurance athlete…

FOLLOW ALONG. 🔥

Every week: the data, doubts, wins, failures, science — and my ongoing feud with hills.

Ironman Italy 2027.

Mad enough to Tri.
Menopausal enough to know better.
Doing it anyway. 💪

#MadEnoughToTri #IronmanItaly #Ironman2027 #MenopauseMovement #IronmanTraining by @menopausemovement

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7 days ago

Most health and fitness professionals already know strength training matters.

But here’s the bigger question…

👉 Have you been trained to support women through menopause?

Knowing strength training is beneficial is one thing. Understanding the barriers that can stop a midlife woman from staying active — and knowing how to work with them — is another.

During menopause, women may experience:

🦵 Joint or pelvic floor discomfort
😴 Fatigue and disrupted sleep
🧠 Changes in mood and confidence
👗 Body image concerns
⏰ Feeling too tired or busy to exercise
😟 Fear of injury or uncertainty about what’s safe

These aren't simply “excuses” or a lack of motivation. They can be very real barriers to movement.

Research supports the importance of staying active as we age. University of Cambridge research links continued physical activity in older adults with better quality of life, while research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine highlights the role of exercise and strength training in maintaining physical function and preventing frailty.

At Menopause Movement, we believe movement is about much more than looking fit.

It’s about helping women stay strong, confident and independent through every life stage. ❤️

✨ “Ageing is inevitable — fragility is not.”

So, if you teach, treat or train midlife women, ask yourself:

Are you menopause-informed enough to help them keep moving?

🎓 Build your knowledge.
💡 Understand the barriers.
🛠️ Gain practical strategies to support the women you work with.

👉 Sign up for the Menopause Movement Foundation Course and take the next step towards becoming a more menopause-informed professional.

🔗 Link in bio.

#MenopauseMovement #MenopauseEducation #MenopauseTraining #MenopauseFitness #StrengthTraining #MidlifeWomen #WomensHealth #WomensFitness #FitnessProfessionals #HealthProfessionals #MenopauseCoach #HealthyAgeing #MidlifeFitness #AgeingIsInevitableFragilityIsNot by @menopausemovement

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10 days ago

🌿 New season. New clients. New possibilities. 💪✨

More women in midlife are looking for fitness professionals who truly understand menopause, and the changes it can bring.

Could this be the next step in your professional development? 👇

By building your menopause knowledge, you can:
💪 Feel more confident supporting the women you already work with
🎯 Develop a clear area of expertise
🌱 Build your menopause-focused niche
📣 Access marketing resources to help grow your business
🤝 Connect with a growing community of like-minded professionals

Our Menopause Movement Foundation Course gives you the training, practical tools and support to build your knowledge and confidently support women through midlife.

✨ Learn at your own pace
✨ Flexible payment options available
✨ Training, resources and community support

Ready to make menopause-informed fitness part of what you do?

Find out more about the Menopause Movement Foundation Course and take the next step in developing your niche. 🧡🩵🩷
👇
www.menopausemovement.co

#MenopauseMovement #MenopauseFitness #MenopauseAwareness #MenopauseCoach #FitnessProfessionals #WomensHealth #MidlifeWomen #MidlifeFitness #MenopauseSupport #FitnessBusiness #PersonalTrainer #FitnessEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #MenopauseTraining #WomenInFitness by @menopausemovement

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12 days ago

The future of women’s health will be shaped by the professionals who are prepared to understand it.

September is the perfect time to invest in you 🫵 your knowledge, your confidence and your professional development. 💪

Menopause impacts every woman, yet its longer-term effects aren’t always immediately visible.

🦴 Bone health
💪 Muscle strength and physical function
❤️ Cardiometabolic health
🌿 Pelvic and genitourinary health
🧠 Mental wellbeing
⚡ Energy, confidence and quality of life

And this is why health & fitness professionals matter.

As a coach, trainer or exercise professional, you may see women regularly, sometimes long before they seek specialist support.

You have an incredible opportunity to:

✨ Recognise potential risk factors
✨ Start meaningful conversations
✨ Promote strength, movement and healthy ageing
✨ Adapt exercise to changing needs
✨ Know when to signpost for medical or pelvic health support

You don’t have to be a menopause specialist to make a difference. You just need the right knowledge.

The Menopause Movement Foundation Course is designed to give health and fitness professionals the evidence-based understanding and practical confidence to better support women through menopause and beyond.

🌸 Make September your month to learn.
💪 Make this the year you level up your practice.
❤️ Make a difference to women’s future health.

👉 Start your Menopause Movement Foundation Course this September.
www.menopausemovement.co

#MenopauseMovement #MenopauseTraining #MenopauseEducation #WomensHealth #FitnessProfessionals #FitnessCoach #PersonalTrainer #HealthAndFitness #ExerciseProfessionals #WomensFitness #HealthyAgeing #BoneHealth #PelvicHealth #StrengthTraining #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #MenopauseAwareness #SeptemberGoals by @menopausemovement

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14 days ago

Back from summer. New routine. New goals. 💪 Autumn has a way of making a fresh start feel possible. ✨

Your clients are getting back into routines, setting new goals and thinking about what they want to achieve before the end of the year.

So… what about you? 👀

If you support midlife women, now could be the perfect time to invest in your own knowledge and confidence around menopause.

💡 The Menopause Movement Foundation Course helps health & fitness professionals build a stronger understanding of perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

🎓 Learn from a panel of specialists
⏰ Study at your own pace
💻 Learn around your existing commitments
💳 Flexible payment options

New season. New knowledge. More confident support for the women you work with. 💪

👉 Head to the link in our bio to find out more and get started.

#MenopauseMovement #MenopauseTraining #MenopauseEducation #Perimenopause #Menopause #MenopauseSupport #MidlifeWomen #WomensHealth #HealthProfessionals #FitnessProfessionals #ProfessionalDevelopment #MidlifeHealth #MenopauseAwareness #AutumnGoals by @menopausemovement

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17 days ago

If you work with women in midlife, do you know what is getting in the way of their progress?

Poor sleep. Joint pain. Fatigue. Hot flushes. Changes in mood.
And, sometimes, outdated advice that tells women to “take it easy” rather than helping them train intelligently.

The evidence tells us something much more empowering:

✨ Menopause itself does not mean dramatic muscle loss.
✨ Age and inactivity are major drivers of muscle loss.
✨ Women can make significant strength and lean-mass gains in midlife.
✨ Progressive resistance training matters for muscle and bone health.
✨ Women don't need watered-down, “menopause-friendly” workouts, they need appropriately prescribed, individualised training.
✨ Symptoms can create barriers, but barriers can be managed.

This is why menopause education matters.

If you're a physiotherapist, sports therapist, PT, coach or fitness professional, the women you work with deserve more than assumptions and social-media soundbites.

They deserve professionals who understand menopause, recognise the challenges, and know how to support them with confidence.

🎓 The Menopause Movement Foundation Course gives health and fitness professionals the evidence-based knowledge and practical understanding they need to coach, rehabilitate and support women through midlife.

Because:

Strength matters.
Education matters more.

Ready to raise the standard of menopause care? 👇
Sign-up to the Menopause Movement Foundation course 💪
www.menopausemovement.co

#MenopauseMovement #MenopauseEducation #MenopauseTraining #WomenInMidlife #WomensHealth #FemaleHealth #StrengthTraining #BoneHealth #Physiotherapy #SportsTherapy #PersonalTrainer #FitnessProfessionals #EvidenceBasedPractice #MenopauseAwareness #MidlifeWomen by @menopausemovement

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19 days ago

There’s something about autumn that makes a fresh start feel possible. ✨ As your midlife clients return to routines, set new goals and focus on their health, it’s the perfect time to invest in your own professional development too.

If you’re a fitness or health professional supporting women in midlife, are you confident talking about perimenopause, menopause and beyond? 🧡

The Menopause Movement Foundation Course is 100% online, self-directed study, designed to help you:

💪 Expand your professional skillset
🧠 Build your menopause knowledge
🤝 Support your midlife clients with greater confidence
🎓 Work towards becoming a Certified Menopause Coach
📚 Learn at your own pace from a panel of specialists

Make September the month you add menopause expertise to your toolkit.

Your clients are investing in themselves.

Why not invest in yourself too? 💫

👉 Head to the link in our bio to discover the Foundation Course and start your journey.

#MenopauseMovementFoundation #MenopauseCoach #CertifiedMenopauseCoach #MenopauseTraining #MenopauseEducation #FitnessProfessionals #HealthProfessionals #PersonalTrainer #MidlifeWomen #Perimenopause #Menopause #ProfessionalDevelopment #SeptemberGoals by @menopausemovement

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21 days ago

For many women, menopause can change everything about how their body feels — including their relationship with exercise.

🧡 Joint pain
🩵 Stiffness
🩷 Fatigue
🧡 Poor sleep
🩵 Hot flushes
🩷 Changes in strength and body composition
🧡 Weakened pelvic floor muscles and leaking

And when exercise suddenly feels harder, more uncomfortable or even intimidating, it’s understandable that some women start doing less.

But here’s the important part:

Women don’t need less movement. They need better support to keep moving.💪

Menopause-related joint and musculoskeletal symptoms can create very real barriers to exercise. Yet with the right understanding and adaptations, movement can become part of the solution.🫶

That means fitness professionals need to look beyond the workout.

It means understanding the whole menopause picture and adapting training to meet women where they are — whether that means modifying impact, prioritising progressive strength training, incorporating mobility, allowing for recovery, or simply listening when a client says, “This doesn’t feel right today.”

🎓 That’s why we created the Menopause Movement Foundation Course.

To educate and empower health and fitness professionals with the knowledge and confidence to truly support menopausal women — so they can continue to move, train and thrive through menopause and beyond. 🧡🩵🩷

Fitness professionals — are you ready to understand menopause differently?

👉 Discover the Menopause Movement Foundation Course and become part of the movement.
🔗 Find the link in our bio

#MenopauseMovement #MenopauseFitness #Menopause #MenopauseSupport #WomensHealth #MidlifeWomen #FitnessProfessionals #PersonalTrainer #MenopauseEducation #StrengthTraining #JointHealth #WomenInFitness #HealthyAgeing #MenopauseAwareness by @menopausemovement

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24 days ago

September is the perfect time to start something new — and invest in your own professional development. 📚✨

If you’re a Personal Trainer, fitness coach or movement professional working with women in their 40s and 50s, menopause is likely already part of your client base.

But here’s the thing: most fitness qualifications don’t cover menopause in enough depth.

That’s where our Menopause Movement Foundation online training course comes in. 💪🌸

Our @cimspa -endorsed course, is led by experts and gives fitness and health professionals the knowledge and practical tools to feel more confident supporting women through perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

📖 9 expert-led modules
⏰ 8 hours of flexible learning
💻 Start instantly - Study at your own pace
🌱 Practical knowledge you can apply to your clients
🎓 4 CIMSPA CPD points and Menopause Coach Certificate

This Autumn, why not make learning part of your new routine?

Build your knowledge. Grow your confidence. Help more women feel supported. ❤️

🍁 Begin something new this September — and make a difference in someone else’s life in the process.

👉 Sign up for the Menopause Movement Foundation Course and start your learning journey.

#MenopauseMovement #MenopauseFitness #Menopause #Perimenopause #PersonalTrainer #PersonalTraining #FitnessProfessionals #FitnessCoach #WomensHealth #WomensFitness #MenopauseAwareness #CPD #ProfessionalDevelopment #FitnessEducation #WomenInTheir40s #WomenInTheir50s #SeptemberGoals #AutumnLearning by @menopausemovement

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