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? Get started on your own today with my Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >> Looking for a more personalized approach? Read more about 1:1 coaching with me > ..read more

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? Get started on your own today with my Learn to Lift Programs (at home OR gym versions) >> Looking for a ..read more

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? Get started on your ..read more

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 How I can help you on your fitness journey: Get started on your own today with my Learn to Lift Kick-Starter Programs (at home OR gym) >> Looking for a more personalized approach? Read more about 1:1 coaching with me >> 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 ..read more

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:  Some exercises that I would avoid How to get your body used to this new f ..read more

Resources mentioned in the episode:  My Learn to Lift courses >>  Learn more about 1:1 coaching with me >> Episode #45: My 2-phased approach to getting in shape for summer Episode #16: My fat loss journey 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 s ..read more

Resources mentioned in the show: Interested in 1:1 coaching? 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:  What it's like to work with an ..read more

Resources mentioned in the episode:  My Learn to Lift courses (for HOME or GYM) > Episode #42: 5 Ways to save time in your weight training sessions Episode #18: Progressive Overload 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 session ..read more

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 incre ..read more

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 Doin ..read more