Muscles, Metabolism and Menopause

I had the privilege of joining Dr Lucy Burns on the Real Health and Weight Loss Podcast for a really important conversation about women’s health in midlife, and what women actually need to be focusing on during perimenopause and menopause.

We spoke about:

• Why protecting muscle and bone health becomes critical during this stage

• The impact declining oestrogen has on strength, recovery, aches, pains, and long-term health

• Why the “more cardio and eat less” approach often works against women in midlife

• The role of strength training in supporting metabolic health, resilience, and healthy ageing

• And why building strength is one of the best investments women can make for their future health and independence

One of the biggest messages from this conversation is that menopause is not just about symptoms—it’s a major physiological transition that requires a different, more informed approach to exercise and health.

If you’ve ever felt like your body has changed and wondered what to actually do about it, I think you’ll get a lot out of this discussion.

💗 Listen to this awesome conversation here ⬇️