Perimenopause fitness clients are the most likely to experience first signs and symptoms of hormonal change. It may occur anywhere from late 30s to mid 50s the majority in their 40s will find they have changes of some kind. For some perimenopause fitness clients it’s mild, they barely notice and wouldn’t associate it with menopause even. For others, hot flashes and night sweats are a dead give away. During this time, as a trainer, or health coach, you have the best opportunity to positively impact not just their symptoms but their health.  Perimenopause Fitness Clients:  Can experience any one or more of 34 symptoms or can be entirely asymptomatic, yet knowing the status of their regular cycle, or how long it’s been since a regular cycle, and the way they feel throughout it can help you modify training to optimize results for both now in dealing with symptoms and later in life, maintaining optimal body composition, strength and bone density.  Don’t often understand that just checking the “exercise box” doesn’t necessarily support a reduction in symptoms of perimenopause. Science literature (complete references listed in previous blogs, podcasts and both You Still Got It, Girl! And Hot, Not Bothered!) suggests that for instance, with hot flashes and night sweats, reduction is associated only with exercise that is of adequate intensity.  Exercise tendencies currently still default to more volume as opposed to more intensity and often tip the cortisol scales in direct opposition to supporting any change in symptoms or body composition and may in fact worsen symptoms.  A majority of perimenopause women still recall the advice of the 70s and 80s for “exercise more, eat less,” and are increasing their cortisol levels (or over taxing low levels) which can cause muscle catabolism and increases in fat storage, particularly to the belly.  Poor eating habits (dieting) are independently a problem for women who are exercising regularly as they will not be absorbing all the macro or micronutrients to enhance the muscle and bone. Even a woman who temporarily finds she’s leaner with current under nutrition, may be increasing her risk for reduced muscle mass, low bone density, or other issues often supported by optimal nutrition.  Now is the absolute best time to begin working on heavy weights, and to avoid over exercise. Biggest Tip Regarding Perimenopause Fitness:  The toleration of exercise may be lower. This is the exact time to reduce total volume, enhance recovery in order to improve the menopause transition and avoid muscle loss and fat gains.  Resources:  Your Business Scorecard: For Fitness & Health Coaches: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/business-scorecard/ Copywriting for Marketing to Women Course: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/copywriting-course/ Menopause Fitness Specialist™ Program:  https://www.flippingfifty.com/menopause-fitness-specialist-program-2022/ Send an Email to support@flippingfifty.com if you want to learn more about the founding member’s rate for the Health & Well Pros mastermind. Other Episodes You Might Like:  3 Ways to Coach Menopause Clients Out of Mistakes: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/coach-menopause-clients/ Training Midlife Clients | Zone 2 Training For Menopause: https://www.fitnessmarketingmastery.com/zone-2-training-for-menopause/