Perimenopause often comes with a whirlwind of change—hormonal shifts, unpredictable sleep, stubborn weight gain, and energy levels that seem to fluctuate by the hour. It’s easy to feel like your body is working against you. And with all the mixed messages out there about what kind of exercise you should (or shouldn’t) be doing, confusion and frustration can quickly take over.

Let’s bust some common myths about exercise during perimenopause that are floating about on social media.