01/27/2026
FUN Times 🥵
"Hot Flushes", should you workout while experiencing them? Hot flushes are sudden waves of heat, often accompanied by a racing heart, sweating, and sometimes dizziness. They occur because hormonal changes affect the hypothalamus, part of the brain responsible for regulating body temperature.
During menopause, the drop in estrogen makes the hypothalamus more sensitive, causing the body to overreact to even small temperature changes. These temperature-related reactions are known as vasomotor symptoms, a term that covers both hot flushes and night sweats.
Yes, even though it might be uncomfortable 🥵😣 you need to!!!
For example today at 3:45 am mine started. My medication "used" to control them, and I only experienced them once or twice a month.
This past 2 months it's like almost every day 🥴😓
Today it woke me up, the feeling where you can't breathe because you feel like you just ran a marathon. Your sweaty 💦 and you can barely breathe.
Well I got up and got ready to go to the gym. From the time I woke with it to the time I left the gym, I was a sweaty 💦🥵 mess!!
My heart ❤️ rate was telling me I was in cardio mode but I really only did triceps and biceps...
Heart rate can be deceiving when your hormones are fluctuating all the time. The more you learn what your body is doing the better you can workout.
Here is what experts say you should do, when experiencing hot 🥵🔥 flashes and you want to workout.
"Continue to work out even if you are having hot flashes, as regular, moderate-intensity exercise can help manage symptoms, reduce their frequency, and improve overall health.
While hot flashes make exercising uncomfortable, they are not a reason to stop, provided you stay hydrated, wear breathable clothing, and manage the room temperature.
- Strength training is more important during this vital time for preserving lean muscle and boosting your metabolism.
- Excessive high intensity exercise without proper recoveries can contribute to stress and disrupt hormones.
- Hormone shifts can make weight management trickier. Strength training, proper nutrition, and stress management can help maintain a healthy weight.
- Studies have also found that consistent exercise improves hot flushes and night sweats while also enhancing emotional and mental well-being.
Over time, training can be a practical way to manage mild to moderate symptoms, particularly for women who prefer to avoid medication.
-National Institute of Health
