09/09/2026
I’m in late perimenopause. So yes, I’m picky about where I train.
Moving back to Georgia means I get to build a new routine and movement is always a BIG part of it.
But I’m not looking for a gym just because it has a bunch of equipment.
I want a place that supports the woman I am becoming.
A place where I can strength train, build muscle, work on mobility, move my body in different ways, and continue training for the races and challenges on my Hormone Hacker Bucket List™.
Because movement in midlife isn’t just about burning calories.
For me, it’s about strength for strong bones and a healthy libido, muscle, mobility, cardiovascular fitness, bone health, confidence, independence, and being able to keep saying YES to the life I want to live.
So I’m looking at everything.
The equipment.
The training options.
The environment.
The location.
The classes.
And whether I can actually see myself building a sustainable routine here.
Because I’m not interested in doing the most.
I’m interested in doing what my body needs now.
And that’s one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in perimenopause:
Your routine shouldn’t stay the same just because it worked before.
You track.
You understand your body.
You refine.
And then you build the routine that makes sense for this version of you.
Track. Understand your body. Know what to do next.
That’s what I’m doing in this new chapter.
New city.
New gym.
New routine.
New goals.
Same mission: build a body and a life that can take me where I want to go naturally.
And I’ve got some places to go. 😉
What are your non-negotiables when you’re choosing a gym at this stage of life?