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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
I like a tank with a little more coverage, and this one is well made, doesn't stretch out, and is versatile enough to wear all day.
Janie Rib Tank
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
These pants are so comfortable and essential to my workout wardrobe.
BlissWear 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
Equipment
Working out at home requires some equipment; here are a few things I have in my home.
Rowing is a very efficient workout - something like 86% of your muscles are activated when you row properly. The Hydrow lets you row along with some elite athletes on rivers and waters around the world, right from your home. I am HOOKED!
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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
Resistance bands can do wonders for tricep muscles, hips, chest, and overall strength building that is so important for healthy bones. This is a great set to get you started.
FP Movement x Après Beauty Resistance Bands
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
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 are some ideas from my own 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
There's a reason why you're seeing these cute Sol de Janeiro products everywhere: they work like a dream! This one is a collagen boosting cream with retinol to help smooth out your skin. Love the scent too!
Beija Flor™ Elasti-Cream with Collagen and Squalane - Sol de Janeiro | Sephora
This set comes with resistance bands, eye masks, and cooling towelettes in a simple toiletry bag to add to your gym bag. Resistance bands are great for strength-building, and you'll look forward to completing your workout when you can use these eye m...
FP Movement x Après Beauty Kit
A good water bottle is a must for daily hydration. Camelbak is the gold standard for high-quality durable options.
CamelBak Thrive Flip Straw Stainless Steel 20oz 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. The towel is quick drying to absorb that sweat from your workout and when you’re finished with it, just pop it in...
Norwex
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!