The Founder of Midlife mayhem

For over 30 years Cara has helped women feel stronger, more confident, and more in control of their bodies. Former professional dancer. Latin American British Open Champion. Fitness instructor. Mother. Perimenopause navigator.

And now the founder of one of the most authentic voices in the midlife wellness space: Midlife Mayhem.

What Cara does…

Midlife Mayhem Fitness

Expert-led workouts built for women in midlife. Strength, confidence, and real results — in 15 minutes a day.

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Midlife Mayhem Club

Real talk, expert masterclasses, and a community of women navigating midlife together. Launching June 2026

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Speaking & Events

Keynotes, retreats, panels, and podcasts. Cara brings honest, expert energy to every stage she steps onto.

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The Book

The Menopause Metabolism Fix — practical, honest, and built for real life.

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“I know what it feels like to lose yourself in midlife. To push harder and get nowhere. To feel like your body is working against you.

I also know what's on the other side of that. And I built everything here to help you get there.

This is your time. Not despite your age. Because of it.”

Check out our free resources - will find tools, guides, and recipe packs to support you exactly where you are right now. Completely free.

Because every woman deserves a starting point.

Free Resources

Browse the Midlife Mayhem shop - clothing and accessories made for real women living boldly in midlife.

Because you've earned the right to wear it proudly.

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Testimonials

  • "I love everything Midlife Mayhem Fitness does! You've created a community that offers so much more than any other fitness group I've been part of."

    —Heidi

  • "It amazes me how much support is here in our community for each other and I blooming love that. If you’re new; you’ll love it! 5 years in and I can’t imagine not being part of it.”

    —Nadine

  • "What sets Cara apart from everyone else in the fitness space is her authenticity and her heart! Cara genuinely cares about everyone in her community. Her workouts are incredible and she brings a sense of levity to a task that for so many of us can feel daunting. Cara is a light and will lift your vibe with her cheerful and encouraging demeanor."

    —Jo

  • "Cara's authentic and relatable style is what grabbed my attention. Being new to working out regularly I wanted something I could fit into my everyday lifestyle that I could commit to and I loved it. The workouts are varied, I feel as though Caras is in the room with me, reminding me of the techniques and options to change it up or down depending on level. My strength has improved massively, my appetite to work out regularly is now a given, and I feel and look leaner and stronger. Plus the community is a brilliant friendly network of truly supportive women being each other's best cheer leaders, whatever their goal and starting point. "

    —Beth

  • "Cara is so understanding of menopause and our communities individual needs. You engage with Cara as a person, a community of women who are all the same age and going through the same thing. The exercise plans are fun and adaptable, there are so many 15 min workouts to choose from."

    —Sharon

  • "I cannot resist adding the Midlife Mayhem Fitness App - If anything it just gets better and better: Cara's content, range of workouts and her knowledge are all brilliant. I feel like I am meeting a friend every morning, the motivation and inspiration are second to none because everything is done with such honesty, humour and genuine understanding. The 15 minutes are so achieveable, at whatever level is right on that day or week. This simple consistent approach is magical. It makes me smile, feel proud of myself and feel ALIVE! Thank you Cara from the bottom of my heart."

    —Susi

  • "How can one sum up Cara? Well life is like a train ride, we will meet many new passengers on our journey, but the inspiration, encouragement , friendships and support that you experience on this train ride with Cara Metz will make an everlasting impact on you! You will learn to give yourself grace, to get up and move, to make healthier eating choices, to embrace menopause instead of feeling frustrated and trying to run from it because you can’t! You will learn to love yourself just as you are… you be you, no competition here."

    —Mary

  • "Cara has redefined what it means to workout after 50. I feel energized and motivated again because of Cara and the community of ladies."

    —Cheryl

  • "The lovely Cara has helped me to understand my body again, not only through strength exercise but also diet and meditation. I have found myself again through one of the most challenging times in a woman's life. Her amazing 15 minute workouts fit perfectly into a busy schedule, with recipes to help and meditation for relaxing at the end of a busy day, what is not to like! The Midlife Mayhem Fitness app is the lifeline I needed not only to build a routine but for the amazing community of women I have got to know along the way. Be careful you’ll be addicted before you know it!"

    —Yvonne