Women make mistakes when exercising during menopause.

Women work out more intensely during menopause, but this can worsen the situation. They react to weight gain and low energy.

Hormones change during perimenopause, and old fitness methods may not work.

Kate Brennan says women think they need to exercise harder, but this is not true. Women do more exercise but get nowhere.

Women add more cardio and reduce food, but feel drained and gain weight. They try to burn calories but still gain weight around the abdomen.

Women should stop fighting their bodies and work with them. The temptation is to do more, but this is often wrong.

Strength training is important.

Prioritizing strength training over cardio is key. Women think they need to run more to lose weight, but strength training is better. Strength training should be the main part of their routine.

Aim for two to four strength sessions per week, with bodyweight exercises or compound movements.

Think about building muscle, not burning calories. Muscle helps metabolism, bone health, and strength.

Not recovering is another mistake women make.

Women think consistency means never missing a workout, but during menopause, the body needs recovery. The body needs rest sometimes.

Evaluate how you feel after starting exercise.

If you feel better, continue. If not, change the plan and rest or walk.

Walking is a good form of exercise. It can replace hard workouts and help recovery. Walking keeps you active without stress.

Move away from cardio.

Power training helps with balance and muscle function.

A few minutes of power training can make a difference. It does not need to be hours in the gym.

The women who achieve the best results do not push themselves the hardest.

Recovery is part of the exercise program. Women should support their bodies, not punish them. Perimenopause means doing what the body needs, not doing more.