Hormone therapy: Four things a Mayo Clinic women's health specialist wants you to know - Mayo Clinic News Network

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

After 40, the female body plays by different rules. Hormones are more sensitive to stress, recovery matters more than volume, and your nervous system determines your results. This is why more cardio, HIIT, Hyrox-style grind, and constant CrossFit intensity often make things worse, not better. They spike cortisol, slow metabolism, disrupt sleep and mood, and over time can weaken bones instead of protecting them. What actually works for women 👇 🩷 Progressive strength training 3–4x per week 🖤 Tr