July 18, 2026 · 9 MIN
Perimenopause and Endurance Training: Adapting Your Training and Nutrition as Hormones Shift
The hormonal transitions of perimenopause — typically beginning in the early-to-mid 40s — directly affect VO2max, recovery rate, muscle mass, bone density, and thermoregulation. Evidence-based adjustments to training and nutrition can preserve or even improve performance through this transition.
