The 10-Year Joy & Movement Audit™
Getting older doesn't mean giving up the things that make you feel alive — running, hiking, dancing, traveling, playing. This short audit helps you ask: what does my body say yes to now, and what do I want it to keep saying yes to?
Select all that apply.
These are your Joy Priorities — the activities your physical capacity should protect.
Think beyond exercise. What do you want to be able to do, experience, explore, or enjoy?
Maybe something you used to love. Maybe something you want to do but don't feel confident doing anymore.
Physical capacity isn't just about how strong you are. It's your ability to meet the physical demands of the life you want to live. Rate each area as you feel it right now.
Sometimes physical changes don't just affect what we can do — they affect what we're willing to try.
Take a moment to imagine yourself 10 years from now.
Look back at your answers and capture the patterns.
The three activities you most want to keep:
Where did you rate 2 or 3? These are your foundation.
Where did you rate 0 or 1? These are opportunities.
What stood out to you as you completed this?
Is there something you love doing but are currently having difficulty doing — or have stopped doing altogether?
This gap isn't a prediction of your future. It's a place to start.
What Your Answers May Be Telling You
You have a strong foundation. Now ask yourself: what do I need to keep training to continue doing what I love? Don't wait for your capacity to change. Train for what comes next.
You've identified areas with room to build. That doesn't mean you're falling apart — it means there's an opportunity. Start where you are. Build from there.
Pay attention to that answer. The question isn't just "what can I do?" — it's "what have I stopped, and do I want to get it back?" Your starting point may have changed. Your goal doesn't have to.
You Can Change Your Physical Capacity
Your body will change throughout midlife and beyond. The goal isn't to fight aging — it's to understand those changes and train for the life you want to keep living.
As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I help women in perimenopause, menopause, and beyond build the strength, power, mobility, balance, endurance, and confidence to stay capable of doing the things they love.
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