For women in perimenopause & menopause

You're not too late.*
You're right on time.

A 12-week strength, nutrition, and recovery system designed for the body you have today — not the one you had at 25.

Weeks
12
Days / wk
5–6
Built for
40+
Lauren Rouwet, NASM Women's Fitness Specialist and founder of The Power Pause Project

Lauren Rouwet

NASM Women's Fitness Specialist · Founder

NASM Women's Fitness Specialist
Built for perimenopause + menopause
12-week structured method
Strength without punishment
Hormone-smart programming
Private domain-locked library
16+ years in nutrition + fitness
Designed for the body you have today
NASM Women's Fitness Specialist
Built for perimenopause + menopause
12-week structured method
Strength without punishment
Hormone-smart programming
Private domain-locked library
16+ years in nutrition + fitness
Designed for the body you have today
NASM Women's Fitness Specialist
Built for perimenopause + menopause
12-week structured method
Strength without punishment
Hormone-smart programming
Private domain-locked library
16+ years in nutrition + fitness
Designed for the body you have today
If this sounds familiar

What used to work for your body, just doesn't anymore.

Perimenopause changes the rules. The plan that got you here will not get you through. You don't need to do more — you need a better plan.

  1. 01

    Workouts that used to work, don't

    Long sessions leave you exhausted instead of energized. Soreness drags on for days.

  2. 02

    Belly fat that won't budge

    You're eating less, training more — and your body is moving in the opposite direction.

  3. 03

    3 AM wake-ups and afternoon crashes

    Sleep is broken. Energy is volatile. Anxiety shows up out of nowhere.

  4. 04

    The brain fog is real

    Focus, memory, the words you used to find easily — all feel a half-step off.

The Power Pause Method™

Five pillars. One method.

Not a workout app. A complete system that supports the way your body wants to be trained, fed, and recovered in midlife.

Pillar

Movement

Train with your hormones — not against them.

Strength training, mobility, and intentional movement designed to support your hormones, metabolism, bone health, and longevity — without destroying your nervous system.

In practice

5–6 sessions per week · 20–45 min

Inside the method

Pillar

Nutrition

Fuel the body you have today.

High-quality protein, fiber, healthy fats, and nutrient-dense foods that support energy, muscle, digestion, and hormone health. Done-for-you plans, not a calorie cage.

In practice

Anti-inflammatory weekly plans · protein floor on every meal

Inside the method

Pillar

Recovery

Healing doesn't happen in the grind.

Sleep, stress reduction, nervous system regulation, breathwork, and recovery practices that let your body feel safe enough to thrive.

In practice

Breathwork daily · two active rest days per week

Inside the method

Pillar

Mindset

Strength without punishment.

Midlife is an emotional transition too. Rebuild confidence, reconnect with yourself, and shift away from punishment-based wellness.

In practice

Weekly journal prompts · identity + habit integration

Inside the method

Pillar

Support

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Practical tools, real-life strategies, guidance, accountability, and a community of women who understand exactly what you're going through.

In practice

Group coaching calls · private member community

Inside the method

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for women in perimenopause + menopause

Lauren · founder

“Women are not broken. They are not failing. Their bodies are communicating.This project is about learning how to listen.”
Take a look inside

A peek at the program. The full library opens after you join.

Hip thrust tutorial preview
Free preview

Week 1 · Lower Body

Hip Thrust — proper setup

Sample recipe

Anti-inflammatory · 28g protein

Hormone-Smart Breakfast Bowl

Greek yogurt, seasonal berries, hemp + flax, raw almonds, a drizzle of raw honey. 6 minutes, every morning.

See full recipe library →
Choose your level

One method. Four ways in.

Try the program for a week. Or step into the full 12-week transformation with the level of support that fits your life.

Start here · free

Entry offer

Free Trial Week

A 7-day taste of the method — no card required.

Freefor 7 days

Best for: Women who want to feel the program before committing. No payment, just email + start.

  • Upper body, lower body, and full body workouts
  • A light yoga / mobility recovery day
  • Sample meal plan for the week
  • Daily journal prompts
  • Instant access — no credit card needed

Program

Power Pause CoreMethod™

The flagship 12-week system. Structure, support, real results.

$2,997or 3 × $999

Best for: Self-starters ready to follow a structured plan and stay consistent.

  • Full 12-week curriculum + training app
  • Daily workouts (strength, mobility, cardio, recovery)
  • Done-for-you nutrition plan + recipe library
  • 2× weekly group coaching calls
  • Daily motivational texts
  • Weekly journal prompts
Most popular

Program

Power Pause VIP

Core, plus personal feedback and a mid-program reset.

$3,997or 3 × $1,333

Best for: Women who want personal accountability and tailored nutrition feedback.

  • Everything in Core
  • 45-minute 1-on-1 mid-program session
  • Personalized macro review
  • Kitchen Audit PDF + recipe pack
Highest touch

Program

Power Pause EliteElite™

Concierge-level transformation with direct access to Lauren.

$4,997or 4 × $1,249

Best for: Women who want the deepest personalization and the highest level of support.

  • Everything in VIP
  • Two private 1-on-1 sessions (start + finish)
  • 24-hour text priority access (Mon–Fri)
  • Hormone-friendly supplement starter kit
  • Lifetime access to all future program updates

14-day money-back guarantee on Core, VIP, and Elite · Trial credits forward

Women in the work

Real strength. Real lives. Real change.

Stories from women inside the program. Different ages, different starting points — same shift in how they feel inside their bodies.

I'd given up on feeling like myself again. Twelve weeks in, my sleep is back, my energy is steady, and I'm stronger than I was at 35. The program met me where I was — no shame, no extremes.
Sarah, 47Core member
I've done every program. This is the first one designed for the body I actually have. Lauren explains the why — and the workouts finally make sense for where I am.
Diane, 52Elite member
The mindset work is what surprised me. I came for the workouts and stayed for the way I started talking to myself. I am stronger, leaner, and so much kinder to my body.
Megan, 44VIP member
Lauren Rouwet, founder of The Power Pause Project
Meet Lauren

I built the program I wish I had at 40.

I'm a 45-year-old mom, NASM Women's Fitness Specialist, and a woman who knows what it feels like to suddenly stop recognizing your own body.

In my 40s the workouts that used to work left me exhausted. Sleep broke. Anxiety arrived. The foods that had always been "healthy" no longer supported me. So I did what I've always done — I learned. Hormones, metabolism, nervous system regulation, strength training for midlife.

Today I'm the strongest, healthiest, and most grounded I've ever been. The Power Pause Project is how I help other women get here — without extremes, without shame, without the "bounce back" culture.

Questions answered

What women ask before they begin.

I haven't trained in years. Will this work for me?

Yes. Every workout has a modified path — same exercise, lower intensity — so you can start where you are and progress as you go. The program is built around the body you have today, not the body you had at 25.

I'm post-menopause, not perimenopause. Is this still for me?

Absolutely. The hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause overlap in the changes they ask of your training, nutrition, and recovery. The method is designed to support women across both phases.

Can I do this from home, or do I need a gym?

Home or gym. Workouts require dumbbells and a mat as a baseline. Equipment swaps are demonstrated in every video.

How much time per day do I need?

20 to 45 minutes, 5–6 days a week. The program is structured so you're never guessing — you press play and follow along.

What does the trial actually include?

Seven days of full platform access — upper body, lower body, and full-body workouts plus a light yoga/recovery day and a sample meal plan. No credit card needed; just email signup.

What's your refund policy?

A 14-day money-back guarantee on Core, VIP, and Elite. The trial is free, so no refund applies — you simply lose access after day 7 unless you upgrade.

Are payment plans available?

Yes. Core and VIP can be split into 3 monthly payments. Elite can be split into 4. Plans are billed automatically through Stripe.

Will I have direct access to Lauren?

Inside Core: two weekly group coaching calls. Inside VIP: a mid-program 1-on-1. Inside Elite: two private sessions plus priority text access Monday through Friday.

  • 14-day money-back guarantee

    Inside Core, VIP, and Elite — try the full system, request a refund within 14 days if it isn't right.

  • Free 7-day trial — no card required

    Sign up with email and start training today. No commitment, no upfront payment.

  • Built by a certified specialist

    NASM Women's Fitness Specialist with 16+ years in the industry and decades in the field.

  • Private domain-locked video library

    Workouts streamed inside your member dashboard. No YouTube. No public links.

You don't need to do more. You need a better plan.

Twelve weeks from today, you could be stronger, steadier, and more in control of your body than you have been in years. Try the first week free — no card required.