
#102: Combo vs. Compound Exercises: Which are better for building muscle in midlife?
All workouts with weights are NOT created equal. The internet is filled with free workouts that feature combo exercises - and women are wild about them - BUT are they the best way to build muscle? Un...
21 Jan 202515min

#101: 10 Reasons Muscle Matters for Women Over 40 (Benefits of having more muscle on your body)
Muscle isn’t just about looking toned—it’s the key to living stronger, healthier, and more confidently in midlife and beyond. In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women, I share 10 surprising benefits o...
14 Jan 202528min

#100: 10 Reasons Weight Training Is Essential for Women Over 40 (Benefits of lifting weights)
Weight training after 40 is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being both in the short term and long term. If you haven't started yet, here are some compelling reasons to final...
7 Jan 202532min

#99: 6 Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for Fitness & Health in Perimenopause & Beyond
Are you tired of New Year's resolutions that don’t stick? In this episode, I’m sharing six realistic and sustainable New Year's resolutions that will help you improve your fitness, health, and overa...
31 Dec 202427min

#98: Q&A: Training after Illness, Lifting Straps, Boredom with Weight Training, and My HRT Journey
In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women, I’m answering questions submitted by my followers about training, equipment, and hormone replacement therapy. I answer these questions: How to get back into t...
24 Dec 202433min

#97: 6 Things I've Changed My Mind About as a Menopause Fitness Coach
After menopause, I noticed big changes in my body as my familiar fitness routines stopped working. The lessons I’ve learned — from studying menopause and midlife fitness, from my personal experiences,...
17 Dec 202425min

#96: My Best Tips for Staying on Track During the Holidays
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the parties, festive meals, and all those tempting treats! 🎄 But how do you enjoy the holidays without feeling like all your hard-earned fitness progres...
10 Dec 202426min

#94: Overwhelmed by midlife fitness tips? Here's what to focus on & what to ignore
Confused by the endless (and often conflicting) fitness advice for women in midlife? You’re not alone. In this episode I break down the mixed messages about fitness and health in midlife and give yo...
26 Nov 202435min



















