The Power of Exercise with Nina Turner
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Packed full of useful tips, my conversation with Nina Turner dives into the importance of exercise for women in midlife. We talk about the shift in mindset towards menopause and the need for a holistic approach to fitness. We emphasize finding exercise activities that bring joy and connection. We also discuss the benefits of exercise for mental health and overall well-being, highlighting the importance of listening to your body, being consistent, and being kind to yourself without pushing too hard.
In our chat, Nina and I explore the importance of resistance and weight training for women in midlife, recommending resistance training two to three times a week with breaks in between. Nina shares that in her studio, they do total body conditioning workouts on Wednesdays and Fridays, focusing on different muscle groups each day. We stress the importance of using proper form and technique and suggest using moderate to heavy weights based on individual goals. We also touch on the significance of finding exercise activities you enjoy and incorporating movement into daily routines.
Takeaways
Exercise is important for women in midlife and can have a positive impact on mental health and overall well-being.
Finding exercise activities that bring joy and connection is key.
Listening to your body and being consistent with exercise is important, but it's also important to be kind to yourself and not push too hard.
Resistance training is important for women in midlife for maintaining muscle mass and bone health. Resistance and weight training should be done two to three times a week with a break in between sessions.
Total body conditioning workouts can be done on different days to target different muscle groups.
Using proper form and technique is crucial in resistance training.
The choice of weights depends on individual goals, with moderate to heavy weights recommended.
Finding exercise activities that you enjoy is important for consistency.
Incorporating movement into daily routines can contribute to overall health and fitness.
Titles
Finding Joy and Connection in Exercise
The Importance of Exercise for Women in Midlife Choosing the Right Weights: Finding the Balance
Finding Joy in Exercise: The Key to Consistency
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Personal Updates
01:27
Shift in Attitudes Towards Menopause
03:40
Holistic Approach to Exercise
05:26
The Importance of Enjoying Exercise
08:49
The Benefits of Exercise on Overall Health
09:50
Frequency and Consistency of Exercise
13:37
The Evolution of Exercise Culture
16:45
The Importance of Resistance Training
19:48
Choosing the Right Weights
23:00
Finding the Right Exercise Environment
25:30
Creating an Inclusive Exercise Environment
26:01
Finding Activities You Love
26:31
Adapting Exercise to Midlife
27:29
Low-Impact Exercise for Joint Health
27:57
Incorporating Exercise into Daily Life
28:26
Exploring Different Types of Exercise
29:12
Small Habits and Accumulated Exercise
29:46
The Benefits of Walking
30:53
Incidental Exercise
31:36
Connecting with Others Through Exercise
32:26
Exercise as a Communication Tool
34:03
Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Contact Nina Turner:
https://ninaturnertraining.online/
@MidlifeUnravelled
http://midlifeunravelled.com/
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