Hormone changes, a slower metabolism, and changing health risks can all add up to weight gain in the run-up to and during menopause. Because of this, it’s super smart to switch up your fitness routine as perimenopause looms. Exercise in general is the perfect way to boost your mood and get some feel-good endorphins. It’s also hugely important for keeping menopause-related weight gain in check and tackling belly fat. Beyond this, certain types of exercise can help counteract s