Most people expect to see results before they feel them. The science says it works the other way around. After five Formation classes, your body is already changing in ways that matter — you just need to know where to look.

Some people walk into a room and instantly make it feel warmer — Ashley is one of those people. Whether she's welcoming a nervous first-timer or catching up with a regular, she brings the kind of genuine warmth that makes Formation feel like a place you belong. This week, we're handing her the mic.

The Rise is Formation's month-long class challenge. Show up consistently, hit your milestones, and unlock real prizes along the way. Let's see how far you can go.

Here is something that surprises most women when they hear it: menopause does not arrive without warning. For the majority of women, the body starts shifting toward it 7 to 10 years in advance. That means the hormonal changes many women associate with menopause, the mood swings, the poor sleep, the weight gain, the brain fog, can begin in the late 30s or early 40s.