The impact of physical activity on psychological well-being in women aged 45-55 years during the Covid pandemic: A mixed-methods investigation

•This mixed-methods study has highlighted the issues surrounding physical activity during the Covid lockdown for mid-life women living in the UK.•Menopausal women need to be educated about the UK physical activity guidelines around strength training and conditioning exercises.•Physical activity in menopausal women should be promoted by providing them with support and motivation to engage with physical activity within their own communities.•Emphasis should be given to a positive rhetoric around menopausal transition and physical activity to promote well-being.