The Menopausal Minute

The Menopausal Minute

Burpees?

In This Economy?

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Allie Theiss, MSc CSC ABS
May 29, 2025
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Listen. I’m all for movement. Stretching. Strength. That post-workout glow that makes you feel like a slightly damp goddess.

But burpees?
In this economy?
With these knees?
During a hormonal uprising?

Get all the way out of here.

You want me to hurl myself to the ground and then bounce back up like a caffeinated gazelle—while my boobs, bladder, and dignity al…

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