Is Your Workout Making Your Hormones Worse?
We often hear that exercise is great for our hormones — and it is. But what many women don’t realise is this:
👉 The wrong type of workout at the wrong time can actually make your hormone symptoms worse.
Yes, really.
If you’re in perimenopause or menopause, your hormones are already fluctuating — and your body doesn’t respond to stress (including workout stress) the way it used to. So that HIIT class you used to love? It might be doing more harm than good right now.
💥 Too Hard, Too Often?
Go too hard — long cardio sessions, bootcamps, high-impact classes — and you risk:
- Spiking cortisol (your stress hormone)
- Depleting your already-sensitive testosterone levels
- Making fatigue, bloating, and sleep worse
You might walk away from the class feeling wiped out instead of energised. Sound familiar?
💤 Too Light, Too Easy?
On the flip side, go too light, and you might:
- Struggle to feel like your workout was worth it
- Miss out on important strength-building that supports your bones and metabolism
- Feel low, unmotivated, and disconnected from your body
Finding the sweet spot is key.
For instance, a study published in the Journal of Women’s Health found that 78% of women aged 40–65 viewed exercise positively as a means to manage their menopausal symptoms, and 79% reported being physically active.pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This suggests that a significant number of women are actively seeking information and solutions related to exercise and menopause, likely including online searches.
If you’re interested in learning more about how tailored exercise can support you during menopause, consider exploring our weekly online classes, which offer a 30-day free trial. Additionally, feel free to contact me for personalized guidance
🎯 So… How Do You Do It Right?
That’s where I come in.
As a Menopause Consultant and Movement Specialist, I design classes that are:
- Tailored to your changing hormones
- Supportive of energy, strength, and mood
- Joint-friendly and deeply restorative when needed
- Strength-focused when your body is ready to build back better
Every week, I guide women through Pilates, Strength, and Yoga—each matched to where their body is, not where they think it “should be.”
And with access to on-demand classes, you can listen to your body and choose the session that fits your needs — whether you’re feeling strong and focused or fatigued and foggy.
✨ The goal? Feel better, not worse, after every workout.
💻 Join Me Online — Your First 30 Days Are Free!
If you’re ready to feel stronger, calmer, and more connected to your body — I’d love to welcome you to my community.
👉 Explore my weekly online classes here:
https://launchexercisetherapy.co.uk/weekly-classes/
✨ Your first 30 days are completely FREE.
❓Have Questions? Just Ask Laura.
Not sure what kind of movement is right for you? I’m here to help.
Use the contact form on my website to reach out directly — I’d love to hear from you and help you understand your body better:
📩 Contact Me
🧠 Final Thought:
Your body isn’t failing you — it’s asking for a new kind of support.
The right exercise can balance your hormones, boost your mood, and help you thrive in midlife and beyond.
Let’s get you moving in a way that works — not against your hormones, but with them.
💜 Laura