How to build muscle after 40 (and why it’s never too late to start) – with Kate Rowe-Ham

How to build muscle after 40 (and why it’s never too late to start) – with Kate Rowe-Ham

Nothing supports your muscles, metabolism and mood in midlife quite like exercise. Personal trainer Kate Rowe-Ham, founder of Owning Your Menopause, joins Liz to talk about the power of strength training – and how to build your own habits.


In this episode, Liz and Kate discuss the changes that happen to our bodies after the age of 30 and the symptoms of menopause that can be supported by lifting weights.

Kate also reveals the surprising mental-health benefits of movement – and gives tips on starting small and finding what works for you.

In this episode

· Shocking stats on muscle decline and bone density as we age

· The impact of exercise on our mental health

· GLP-1 jabs and why strong is better than skinny

· Building confidence, capability and independence

· How you’re probably not eating enough

· Keeping it simple – start small and find what works for you

Links mentioned in the episode:

· Vitamin D

· Omega-3

· Collagen

· Protein

· Fibre

· Creatine

· Magnesium

· MCT oil

· Ankle and wrist weights


More from Kate:

· Find Kate on Instagram

· Buy The Longevity Solution

· Owning Your Menopause

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

- Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

- WhatsApp: 07518 471 846

More from Liz:

Preorder Liz's new book – How to Age

A Better Second Half

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