40+ Fitness for Women: Strength Training, Health & Weight Loss for Women in menopause & perimenopause

Have you heard that your metabolism slows down as you age, and that the extra weight is just something that you need to learn to live with? Well, that's just not true. There ARE things you can do to keep your metabolism running high, and in episode #65 of the 40+ Fitness for Women podcast, I break it down for you. x Lynn Certified Menopause Fitness Coach Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

Most people warm up for weight training with 15 minutes of cardio and walk out of the gym without any kind of cool-down. There is a better way - and it will enable you to get more out of your session. Listen to this episode of the podcast to learn more. Resources mentioned in the episode: - Upper body warm-up before lifting weights (gentle mobility) >> - Lower body warm-up before lifting weights (gentle mobility) >> Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

Are you getting good sleep? Sleep is one of the cornerstones to thriving in midlife, and one of the biggest challenges for many women.😣 That's why I devoted episode #63 of the podcast to this topic. In it, you'll learn: ✅ What the 3 stages of sleep are and why each is important ✅ How to plan your training to support good sleep ✅ Tips on eating & drinking to sleep better ✅ Preparing your body for sleep ✅ How to optimize your sleep environment ✅ Supplements & medications to help with sleep Enjoy the show! Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

In this episode, I share why I believe tracking what you eat can be extremely useful if you want to eat healthier and/or manage your weight. Enjoy the show! Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

Resources mentioned in the episode: Instagram reel of me carrying my tires >Strong for Summer 6-week group training program. Learn more >1:1 coaching with me. Learn more > One of the biggest concerns women have about starting weight training is safety. Understandably, they don't want to get hurt when lifting heavy things. In this episode, I discuss the things that you should keep in mind when getting started with weights when you are in midlife - even if you have been an active exerciser: Weight training is one of the BEST things you can do for yourself to keep your body strong and functional as you age. 🤗 Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

Resources mentioned in the episode: Learn to Lift courses >>1:1 coaching with me >> It's spring, and as our thoughts turn to summer, many women are thinking about how to look and feel their best in more revealing summer clothing. Many will start trying to burn more calories by for example running, or restrict calories by starting a diet. In this episode, I share what I would do if I were looking to lose 10 lbs by summer. It's a proven 6-step system that can not only enable you to get the weight off, but teach you new habits which enable you to keep the weight off. Enjoy the show. Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

Resources mentioned in the show: More information here>About 5 years ago, a personal trainer who I was friends with asked me why I did not have a coach. At the time, I was very surprised by the question thinking why on earth would I need one? Fast forward 5 years, and I wish I had gotten one back then. But not just any coach. I wish I had had a coach who understood the changes my body was going through in menopause. It would have saved me a lot of time and disappointment. In this episode of the podcast I share: Enjoy the show! Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

Resources mentioned in the episode: My Learn to Lift courses (for HOME or GYM) >So you've gotten yourself started weight training with a nice program that hits all your muscles and it's feeling good. But how long should you continue to follow that program? Or maybe it's better to do something different every week? Opinions vary on this one, and in this episode of the podcast, I share my thoughts on how often you should change what you're doing in your strength training sessions. I go over: 1️⃣ What is progressive overload 2️⃣ Considerations for Beginners 3️⃣ My recommended approach to changing the exercises you are doing 4️⃣ 4 reasons why changing your program makes sense Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

One of the biggest mistakes I made with my fitness in my 30s and 40s was believing that my gym's classes with weights would take care of my muscles. Boy was I wrong! When menopause hit, I lost ALL my muscle tone and started just looking 'blobby' - and it seemed to happen overnight! If only I'd realized that not all workouts with weights are created equal. In this episode of the podcast, I explain the three fundamental differences between what I've termed 'cardio with weights' and the kind of strength training that will not only maintain your lean muscle mass but allow you to increase it. Those differences are: 1️⃣ How challenging the weights are 2️⃣ Ability to apply progressive overload 3️⃣ Ability to recover between sets Enjoy the episode! x Lynn Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

As we go through menopause our bodies change in a significant way. That's why our favorite diet and exercise regimens stop working for us. But there is too little information out there about what women should be doing INSTEAD of all the cardio that they've been told to do all their lives. This episode discusses the 6 biggest mistakes women make with their fitness: 1️⃣ Allowing perfection to stand in the way of getting started 2️⃣Dieting without strength training 3️⃣ Chasing quick fixes rather than lifestyle changes 4️⃣ Avoiding strength training like the plague 5️⃣ Doing random workouts expecting to get toned up 6️⃣ Wanting strength training to be more entertaining You'll learn: ✨ Why strength training is essential even if you're NOT interested in building muscle ✨ Why staying on the diet rollercoaster is harming your body composition ✨ How long it realistically takes to transform your fitness lifestyle Enjoy the show! x Lynn Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

Start your transformation: My Strength training kick-starter programs (home & gym options) >Start 1:1 coaching with me > About this episode: I launched the podcast a year ago and never imagined it would be so well received. Clearly, there are a lot of women out there who are looking for answers to how to keep their bodies looking and feeling good in midlife and beyond. Many women over the age of 40 notice changes in their bodies: weight gain, fat redistribution (belly fat), and that their muscle tone is disappearing. And their immediate instinct when their tried-and-true diet and exercise routines fail them is to double down: increase the cardio and cut calories even further. But our bodies have changed, so doubling-down is not the answer. 😕 In this episode, I share the cornerstones of working with your 'new' body. The goal is: Enjoy the episode. x Lynn Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

I get so many messages from women thanking me for increasing their awareness of perimenopause and I realized I've never really done an episode specifically on perimenopause. So here it is. In this episode, I go through what every woman should know about perimenopause. I also share my own crazy journey, and how I survived it. I hope this episode reaches you before you need it. x Lynn Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

One of the things that happens to a lot of us when we hit our 40s (and latest in our 50s) is that we start to realize that we're not going to be here forever, and we start to notice we are aging. And it can feel really scary. 😬 I asked my followers what they fear most about aging, and here are some of the things they said: 😕 "Lack of mobility & being dependent" 😕 "Scared of issues arising in my health due to aging." 😕 "Not being able to live my life like I am used to. Also Alzheimer" In this episode the podcast, I talk about how important it is not to bury your head in the sand. Instead, think about what you want to be able to do when you're 60, 70, 80 or 90 years old, and then do what you can to maintain your body so that you can enjoy those years. Enjoy the episode! x Lynn #healthyaging #aginggracefully #liftforlife #fitafter50 #fitafter60 #podcastbywomenforwomen #podcaster #onlinefitnesscoach #learntoliftweightsafter40 #menopausefitness #menopausecoach Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

🏃‍♀️ You may have heard the expression that you can't outrun your fork. It's true. As I covered in the previous episode, burning calories to 'earn' your meals is not a strategy that works very well. 😬 I have a different approach - one which does NOT require you to exercise more to burn more calories. In this episode, I explain how this approach to fat loss works. I share my top 6 tips for losing fat (not muscle): Enjoy the show! Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

If you've been counting the calories you burn in your exercise activities and giving yourself permission to eat more or less based on that, then this episode is for you! Because more than likely, that method is not serving you - if maintaining a healthy bodyweight or losing weight is your goal. In this episode, Igo through the flaws of this type of strategy, and how harmful it can be to your relationship with food and exercise. You'll get answers to questions such as: 🔅 Are sports watches and exercise machines reporting calories accurately? 🔅 How your body reacts when you do a lot of cardio 🔅 Why burning calories to earn your meals is a bad idea Enjoy the episode! Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

A common concern I hear from Gen X women who are thinking about starting to lift weights is how to avoid getting bulky. And all over social media, all you hear is that 'Lifting weights won't make you bulky'. I disagree. Maybe it's a generational thing, but as a Gen Xer, I am more interested in looking firm, toned, and athletic rather than like a gym rat. No offense to those who want to maximize their muscle growth and who like that bodybuilder aesthetic. It's just that we're not all after the same thing. It IS super important for women over 40 to lift weights - for all the health benefits it brings. Weight training keeps our bodies functioning properly so that we can enjoy a long independent life. In this episode of the 40+ Fitness for Women podcast, I dive into how you can avoid getting "bulky". Enjoy the show! Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

Resources mentioned in this episode: Group program registration >Get started with my Strength Training Kick-Starter >Reel showing slowing of reps >Weight training tracker >Simply lifting weights is not enough to get the benefits of resistance training. What?!? That's right. You need to be lifting heavy (for you). In this episode, I explain why. I cover the basics of muscle biology that everyone should know - if you're interested in getting and staying fit and strong for life: 🍁 How we lose muscle as we age, 🍁 How to prevent and even reverse muscle loss 🍁 The role of estrogen in supporting muscle, and what that means for women in perimenopause and menopause 🍁 The difference between type I and type II muscle fibers and why you need to care about your type II muscle fibers You'll get answers to the following questions (and more): 🔹 Why do people get weaker as they age and is there anything I can do about it? 🔹 Why does my body composition seem to be changing as I get older? 🔹 Why am I not seeing the same results as that fitness influencer though I'm doing the same exercises? 🔹 How heavy do I need to lift to build muscle and increase my strength? 🔹 How does menopause affect my strength and ability to build muscle? 🔹 Is it a good idea to swap up my weight training exercises often? So, if you're interested in understanding how to get strong and stay strong in midlife and beyond, you'll want to hear this one. Let's get started! Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

🤔 Have you heard that weight training is only for "younger" people? Well, it's just not true. Weight training is for everyone! And if you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause, it's especially good for you! 😀 In this episode, I go over the benefits of weight training from the point of view of women in perimenopause and beyond. You'll learn about: Enjoy the episode! x Lynn Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

Resources mentioned in episode: Buy me a coffee to support the show > Self-study courses >Group program > About this episode: 🥳 The new year is here! It's the perfect time to make start making some changes to your fitness habits - a clean slate. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the things that women in perimenopause and menopause should be focusing on in 2024 to take care of their bodies and feel better in them. Our bodies change in the menopause transition, and to keep feeling (and looking) good, we need to change what we're doing. Warning: there are no 'sexy' fad diets mentioned here! Just realistic lifestyle changes that you can make. Enjoy the show! x Lynn Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>

Resources mentioned in the episode: Get started at home with just dumbbells >>My favorite equipment (incl. adjustable dumbbells) >>One of the questions I hear a lot is: can you really start lifting weights at home and get results? The answer is a resounding 'YES!' In fact, about 90% of my clients lift weights at home, and it's also how I started my midlife weight training journey. In this episode, I discuss lifting at home in more detail: Enjoy the show! Support the Show. Ready to start lifting weights? Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >>1:1 coaching with me >>Get on the waitlist >> Already lifting weights? 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want a solid program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) Support the show: Buy Me A Coffee ☕ For weekly tips to your inbox: subscribe to my newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/ Looking for dumbbells or a walkpad? Here are my recommendations >>