Strength Training: Perimenopause & Menopause | Jeff Cavaliere, Mike Boyle & Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

Well SupportedHormone replacement therapy (HRT) is justified for any woman willing to undergo it due to significant menopausal symptoms and risks.

Partially SupportedEffective programming and progressive stimulus are universally applicable principles for training, regardless of menopausal status.

Partially SupportedWomen should prioritize fitness before and during perimenopause and menopause, not wait for body composition changes.

Partially SupportedWomen may be at higher risk for tendon or joint injuries during menopause, but this can be treated and good programming remains key.

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