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Get Active - Menopause Edition
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items Staying fit when you're going through perimenopause or have already hit the menopause stage can be tough. Hormones can make it harder to maintain weight, hot flashes can make workouts less bearable, and your skin can become more dry. Not to worry - t...
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Style
Take your workout wardrobe up a notch with some new clothes! You'll want to check out these tried-and-true favorites!
These are my new favorite workout pants. Not too tight, adjustable waist, SO soft! Great for walks and workouts, and so comfortable you'll want to wear them all day.
Seasoft Mid Rise Straight Pant | Athleta
These boot cut Marika leggings with tummy control are another new favorite. Great value, comfortable, and stylish for the gym or just running errands.
Sophia High Rise Tummy Control Slim Boot Pants - Turbulence
Smartwool socks are worth. every.penny. They last for years, keep your feet dry, and come in so many colors and patterns! A smart investment for your feet!
Smartwool Women's Run Targeted Cushion Socks
This tank comes in a variety of hot colors! It holds up and stays put to heavy workouts. I want it in every color.
Good Karma Long Tank
These are so comfortable! I love love love.
Breathe Easy Ribbed Wide Leg Pant
My head does not fit the average headband. I don't know why. They slip and fall all the time. These adjustable headbands are the solution I've been waiting for! Love them.
Women's Skinny Adjustable Headbands *5 Pack | Women's Hair Accessories | lululemon
This tank holds its shape and stays put so you're not tugging and adjusting throughout the day (IYKYK).
Perfect Rib Sweetheart Tank
Equipment
Working out at home requires some equipment; here are a few things I have in my home.
If you're going to commit to regular yoga or stretching practice, you will need a high-quality mat. Lululemon kicks it up a notch with their Align mat. I love it in pink!
lululemon Align™ Yoga Mat 5mm *Made With FSC™ Certified Rubber | Men's Mats | lululemon
A cooling towel is a must to absorb the sweat from your forehead and neck while you work out. Champion makes great ones in trendy colors like this blue one!
Champion Chill Zone Cooling Towel - Blue
Yoga is designed to enable you to check into your body and mind.
Yoga Mat Towel | Frost Grey Yoga Mat Towel | Vuori
My daughter is into Pilates and this ball is one of her favorite things for her practice. It’s so good I might need one for myself too.
Bala Pilates Ball
These are essential for strength training.
FP Movement x Bala Exclusive Bangles 2 Lb. Weights
Resistance Bands are an essential strength training tool that's easy and versatile.
Latex-Free Flat Resistance Band 3 Pack
I learned about this deodorant on Threads and now I’m a big fan. I need to rotate different brands because one just stops working for me after a while.
I’m a big fan of aluminum free deodorant and this one works and smells good.
Pure Vanilla & Sport Luxe Award Winning Deodorant Duo - LAVANILA | Ulta Beauty
This spray is great to freshen up on the go. Smells great too!
The Mini Everywhere Spray-to-Wipe - with Prebiotics + Vitamins C&E for All Skin - Luna Daily
Useful products
An active lifestyle requires some help to ease sore muscles, protect skin from the sun, and keep your skin looking smooth and healthy. Here's whats in my skin care toolkit.
If you're going to be heading outside for a workout, whether it's yoga in the park, a neighborhood walk, or a big hike, you need a good sunscreen! This one is great because it goes on more like a serum than a lotion, and doesn't give that white cast ...
Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Tired muscles require some extra TLC. This Tiger Balm ointment is my go to for sore muscles.
Tiger Balm Ultra Strength Ointment - 50g
A good water bottle is a must for daily hydration. This one tops the charts for a high-quality durable option.
Ocean Bottle x FP Movement Peak GO 24 oz Water Bottle
Dry shampoo is a must for your workout days. Norwex’s version is so effective and uses safer ingredients than most brands on the market. Norwex products are incredibly long lasting and nontoxic. So much safer for our bodies and homes.
Norwex Dry Shampoo
Great way to try Luna products - deodorant, wipe to wash, and body wash. I like that they’re aluminum free and they make me smell clean.
The Hydrating Everywhere Body Minis Kit - 3 step microbiome + pH-balancing body care routine - Luna
My cousin swears by this one. She said it was life changing. It’s on my list to try next.
Naked Neroli Mandelic Acid Brightening Deodorant Gel with 48-Hour Odor Protection - CYKLAR
Workouts
There are workouts galore online; who has time to sift through them all? Here's a curated list to get you going.
Who doesn't love Yoga with Adriene? I love many of her yoga sessions on YouTube, but this one is great for lower back pain. If you have pain, you'll want to bookmark this one!
Lower Back Love | Yoga For Back Pain
I've been a fan of Denise Austin since high school - can you believe that? She has great tips for easy workouts at home and a gentle enthusiasm that keeps you motivated.
Denise Austin workout - Fit Over 50
Strength training is an important component of a well-rounded workout program. Here are some free workout options to get you started.
Free Training: Challenge What You Know About Getting Toned!