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Posted On: September 29th 2026, 02:00 am
Can we stop telling women to lift light just because they’re getting older? Or how about 'do more cardio'?

Especially during perimenopause.

Yes, our bodies are changing. Hormones fluctuate. Sleep can suck. Recovery can look different. Some days you feel amazing and other days… not so much. 😂

But that doesn’t mean we stop lifting heavy!

It means we program differently. There’s a big difference!

Good programming isn’t just throwing a bunch of exercises together and calling it a workout.

It’s knowing when to push, when to pull back, when to increase the load, when to change the volume, and when your body is telling you that today isn’t the day to chase a PR.

And honestly? I LOVE seeing women get stronger through their 40s, 50s and beyond.

Because strength isn’t just about what you can lift.

It’s about carrying your groceries.
Getting up off the floor.
Playing with your kids (or grandbabies 😉).
Feeling confident in your body.
Keeping muscle and bone strong.
And knowing you’re capable.

Perimenopause isn't a reason to stop challenging yourself. It’s a reason to make your training smarter.
And ladies… heavy lifting belongs in that conversation. 💪

You don’t need to train like you’re 25.

You need to train for you.
Comments (3)
lulabtunks a month ago

lulabtunks

Good Stuff Dianne. Keep up the Great Work, You are an inspiration to All us Older folks 💯🔥❤️

amal_gdn a month ago

amal_gdn

Love all of this 🔥

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