This episode is sponsored by Welbeck – Providing Beyond Better HealthcareWhy does recovery feel harder in midlife? Why do aches, pains, tendon problems and injuries seem to appear out of nowhere in your 40s and beyond? And are all those recovery trends actually worth your time and money? In this episode, Lauren & Nicole are joined by Dr Lorenzo Masci, Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician at Welbeck Orthopaedics, to unpack the science behind exercise, recovery, ageing and injury prevention. Drawing on his extensive experience working with elite athletes, professional sports teams and everyday patients, Lorenzo explains why hormones, stress, sleep and lifestyle can have such a profound impact on how our bodies feel and recover. In This Episode We Discuss: The difference between normal muscle soreness and a true injury How perimenopause and hormonal changes affect tendons, joints and recovery The role of walking and why it may be one of the most underrated forms of exercise The best types of exercise for women in midlife The most overlooked recovery tools that cost nothing How sleep impacts injury risk, recovery and performance Lorenzo's take on cold plunges and infrared saunas To get in touch with Lorenzo go to: https://welbeck.com/find-a-specialist/dr-lorenzo-masciIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review the podcast. We are doing a live show! July 5th 4pm London. Book your tickets here: https://podlifeevents.com/event-details/40ish-live-show-5-jul-2026-ticketsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-club--6942824/support.Get in touch & come follow us on:Instagram Tiktok thttps://www.tiktok.com/@40ish.podcastJoin our private Facebook groupOrder our book hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/40ish-navigating-midlife-and-perimenopause--6942825/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rssStudio production by @launchpodstudiosMusic by purpleplanet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices