37 Five Days, Five Sets, No Progress — Adjusting Volume in Perimenopause to Protect Strength and Improve Body Composition
Body by DesignShow Notes
You're putting in the work, consistently hitting the gym with the same high-volume routine that always delivered. Yet, the return on your effort has vanished. Your body isn't responding as it once did, and despite your dedication, progress feels elusive.
This isn't a personal failing; it's a strategy gap in how your perimenopausal body processes training load. The methods that built strength and shaped your physique in your thirties can actively work against your body composition goals now. It's time to stop guessing and understand what your body is truly telling you about volume and intensity.
Lou Driver cuts through the noise, explaining the critical calibration required for women over 40. She reveals why blindly pushing through more sets and reps can hinder rather than help, and how to identify the precise moment your training volume becomes counterproductive. This episode offers a direct path to reclaiming your strength and improving your body response.
Tune in to discover the precise adjustments that will finally align your training with your body's current needs.
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