Are you navigating the challenges of perimenopause and menopause? In this episode, Dr. Jan Schroeder, PhD, a fitness expert specializing in women’s health, reveals how to manage hormonal changes, maintain fitness, and stay empowered through menopause. Learn how to take control of your symptoms, prioritize bone and heart health, and embrace your body’s transition with confidence and grace.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you’re enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:How hormonal changes affect fitness during perimenopause and menopause.Why adjusting cardio workouts can help reduce weight gain and cortisol levels.The critical importance of heart health and bone health for women in menopause.Managing menopause symptoms like hot flashes, brain fog, and sleep issues with exercise.Why strength training and shorter, more focused workouts are key to maintaining fitness.Episode References/Links:Jan Schroeder WebsiteEve By Cat BohannonGuest Bio:Dr. Jan Schroeder is a professor and past Chair of the Department of Kinesiology at Long Beach State University. She coordinates and teaches in the Fitness and Integrated Training Bachelor of Science degree program and has authored over 60+ articles in the area of exercise physiology and fitness. She also owns Garage Girls Fitness, an in-person and online training company focused on group exercise and health and wellness education for women. In 2021, she was named the IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year. Her areas of expertise include older adults, women experiencing the menopausal transition, as well as fitness trends and programming. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. DEALS! Check out all our Preferred Vendors & Special Deals from Clair Sparrow, Sensate, Lyfefuel BeeKeeper’s Naturals, Sauna Space, HigherDose, AG1 and ToeSox Be in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe a part of Lesley’s Pilates MentorshipFREE Ditching Busy Webinar Resources:Watch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable Pilates Follow Us on Social Media:InstagramFacebookLinkedIn Episode Transcript:Jan Schroeder, PhD. 0:00 The media around menopause so oftentimes is negative that it doesn't focus on the positive aspects of menopause, like, thank God I no longer have a freaking period. I mean, that's a huge positive. I just sometimes think that the media focuses on all the big changes that can affect us. But they don't focus on, hey, this is just part of life. This is natural. This is not a big deal. We can make it better. Lesley Logan 0:21 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Ladies, this is the episode you have been asking me for. This is the one I have been hearing from you. I already say this when we get to Jan, but I just want you to know. I want you to be excited. I love this interview. I know I love them all. I do. But I love this interview. Shout out to my friend Michelle Sims, who introduced me to Jan Schroeder, our guest today. We are talking perimenopause, menopause and fitness. And I am so, so excited for this, because in being until we see it, when our hormones change, it can be freaking annoying. It can be very difficult. It's a big change. There's a lot you'll learn about yourself. And so what I love is we are now armed with some information, how to listen to our bodies and what our workouts need to look like. And you are going to love this, and it is positive and exciting, and there's not doom and gloom when it comes to perimenopause in this episode. So I cannot wait for you to get this information in your ears. Here is Jan Schroeder. All right, Be It babe. You asked a lot. I heard you. I told you to be patient. I know patience is not for many of us, but also especially when you want to ...
