Best Beginner Resistance Training Podcasts (2024)

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#80: Are you training with enough INTENSITY? 17:55

2h ago17:55

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How hard you train matters. If you're not training close to your maximal, you may be leaving results on the table. In this episode, I share: Three myths about what builds muscle How to ensure you're training with enough intensity A couple of exercises you can see what going to failure feels like Tips for beginner weight trainers Tips for more advan…

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#79 - Lifting Heavy: What it means to lift heavy & Why you need to do it 16:34

10h ago16:34

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Are you intimidated by the idea of lifting heavy weights? Think you might get injured or that it's just not for you? In this episode of the podcast, we’re busting myths and breaking barriers about what lifting heavy really means for women in midlife. In this episode, I discuss: What "lifting heavy" truly means for women in midlife The importance of…

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#78: How Tracking Your Strength Training Sessions Speeds Up Results 17:48

7d ago17:48

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Are you tracking your lifts? 🤔 If not, there are some good reasons why you should. I go through them in this episode of the podcast. 📝 You can use paper and pen or a fancy app - it's up to you (I prefer pen and paper myself). And if you don't have a tracker yet, download a copy of my free Google-sheets based tracker here >> Enjoy the show! x Lynn S…

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#77- FAQs: Protein, macros, 'forbidden' foods & maintaining weight loss 23:15

15d ago23:15

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I recently asked my followers what questions they want answered, and in this episode, I answer some questions I received about protein, macros, 'forbidden' foods, and weight loss. In this episode, I answer the following questions: ⭐ How can I get enough protein without gaining weight? ⭐ What should my macros be? ⭐ Are there any foods that are off-l…

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#76: How to Lose Belly Fat in perimenopause and menopause 13:08

23d ago13:08

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Have you noticed increased fat around your waist as you go through menopause? If so, you are not alone: this was the TOP question I was asked when women could ask me anything. In this episode, I tell you how you're going to be able to get rid of that belly fat and keep it off! You'll learn: ✅ What causes the accumulation of belly fat in women in pe…

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#75: Tips for Starting & Maintaining your Fitness Habits - with Dr. Peggy Malone 42:09

1M ago42:09

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Have you had trouble getting started with weight training or in staying consistent with your training? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, I talk with Life Coach Peggy Malone who works with midlife women about different strategies which can help you to start and stay consistent with your fitness habits. We discuss many different ways t…

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#74: Rep Ranges: How to work with them & the best rep range for you 20:19

1M ago20:19

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Did you know that a prevailing myth in fitness is that to get 'toned', you should work with low weights and high reps? That's just not true. So how many reps should you be doing? Well, it depends... In episode #74 of 40+ Fitness for Women, I discuss: ✔️ The pros and cons of working in low vs. high rep ranges, ✔️ The recommended rep ranges for women…

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#73: Vacation & How to Stay on Track with your Training 33:40

2M ago33:40

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Are you thinking of putting your fitness on pause for the summer? 👇 Vacation season is here, and the temptation to put your fitness goals on hold till fall is huge. 😎 But as women in perimenopause and post-menopause, getting back in shape in the fall is no longer a matter of couple weeks of discipline because our bodies don't respond the way they u…

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#72: Lifting with Injuries & Age-Related Issues 17:51

2M ago17:51

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We're not 20 anymore. Our bodies have been through LIFE, and that means that most of us have some area of our bodies that don't work quite so perfectly anymore. 😬 Maybe it's a cranky knee. 😬 Maybe you have arthritis in your joints. 😬 Or maybe you've got a recent injury. Those do not need to stop you from lifting weights and keeping your body strong…

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#71: Weight Loss Drugs 16:13

2M ago16:13

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Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are becoming mainstream in the USA. The shots are being offered not only to those who need to lose weight for health reasons but also to normal-weight people who are looking for an easy way to get skinny. Women especially are hopping on board the weight loss bus. But as with any drug, there are d…

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#70: Why You'll Build More Muscle with a Structured Weight Training Program 26:11

3M ago26:11

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If you've noticed the loss of muscle tone that so many women in their 40s, 50s or 60s wake up to, and you are working out regularly, then this episode is for you. One of the biggest misconceptions in the fitness industry is that any workout with weights will 'tone you up' (ie. build muscle) but that's just not true. I used to believe that too, and …

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#69: Balancing your Hormones - What it Means & How to Do It 22:59

3M ago22:59

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Balancing your hormones is one of the latest buzzwords in fitness, but what does that mean? What hormones need "balancing", and how is it best to balance them? 🤔 In this episode, I take a look at some of the key hormones affecting 40+ women and share my thoughts and experiences on "balancing" them. So, if you're looking for a decidedly low-hype dis…

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#68: 8 Mistakes Stopping You from Getting 'Toned' 29:54

3M ago29:54

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One of the most common fitness goals for women over 40 is to 'tone up'. But often achieving that goal eludes them. Getting 'toned' requires two things: building muscle and losing fat. In episode #68, I share 8 of the most common mistakes I see women making that prevent them from achieving that 'toned' look they desire. Enjoy the show! Send me a mes…

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#67: Sprint Interval Training (SIT) | What it is & why it’s recommended for women over 40 29:34

3M ago29:34

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What is the best kind of cardio to be doing as a woman in perimenopause or post-menopause? Is it zone 2 cardio? HIIT sessions? Or should you be doing long steady-state sessions? The answer may surprise you: the recommendation for women in perimenopause and menopause is to do maximal high-intensity cardio called Sprint Interval Training (SIT). In th…

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#66: How Our Bodies Change Fundamentally in Menopause 20:58

3M ago20:58

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Have you noticed changes in your body? Are your tried-and-tested diet and exercise routines not working anymore? Welcome to menopause. Menopause is not just about not getting your period anymore and hot flushes. The changes in your female hormones affect all parts of your body. It is a fundamental change. And it means that you need to change how yo…

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#65: How to STOP your metabolism from slowing down in midlife 23:57

4M ago23:57

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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…

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#64: How to Warm-Up and Cool-Down for Weight Lifting 22:54

4M ago22:54

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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…

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#63: Tips for Better Quality Sleep in Menopause 33:05

4M ago33:05

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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 & dr…

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#62: The Benefits of Tracking What You Eat 21:21

4M ago21:21

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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! Send me a message 😀 If you’re enjoying the podcast, and would like to support my work please consider buying me a cup of coffee – link’s in the show notes! Support the Show. Work with me: Get s…

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#61: How to Safely Start Weight Training After Age 40 20:17

5M ago20:17

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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 discu…

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#60: How to Lose 10 lbs by Summer: My 6-point formula for fat loss 30:49

5M ago30:49

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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. M…

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#59: What it's Like to Work with a Personal Trainer & How to Choose the Perfect One for You 36:28

5M ago36:28

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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 …

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#58: How Often to Change Your Weight Training Program 27:12

5M ago27:12

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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 p…

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#57: Cardio with Weights vs. Strength Training Why they are NOT the same! 24:08

6M ago24:08

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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…

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#56: The 6 Biggest Fitness Mistakes Women over 40 Make 32:13

6M ago32:13

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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 wit…

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#55: How to Beat Weight Gain & Loss of Muscle in Midlife 22:45

6M ago22:45

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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 …

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#54: Perimenopause: What It Is & How I Survived It 34:57

6M ago34:57

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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 rea…

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#53: Aging on Your Own Terms: How to Stay Functional and Fierce 22:21

7M ago22:21

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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 & bei…

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#52: How to Lose Weight Without Exercising More (6 keys to successful fat loss) 25:50

7M ago25:50

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🏃‍♀️ 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 …

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#51: Earning your food with exercise - why burning calories does not work 17:02

7M ago17:02

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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…

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#50: How to lift weights without getting "BULKY" 18:40

7M ago18:40

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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 gy…

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#49: Why you need to lift HEAVY to build muscle & get toned - especially in perimenopause & menopause 24:34

7M ago24:34

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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.…

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#48: Benefits of Weight training in perimenopause and menopause 27:09

8M ago27:09

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🤔 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…

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#47: 5 Best New Year’s Resolutions to improve your fitness in 2024 28:39

8M ago28:39

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Resources mentioned in episode: Buy me a coffee to support the show > Self-study courses > Group program > Protein episodes: #10: PROTEIN: What you need to know to boost strength and fitness #32: How to get enough protein each day About this episode: 🥳 The new year is here! It's the perfect time to make start making some changes to your fitness hab…

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#46: How to start lifting weights at home 19:27

8M ago19:27

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Get started at home with just dumbbells >> My favorite equipment (incl. adjustable dumbbells) >> Episode #11 - How to chose your starting weights Episode #18 - Progressive Overload 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!'…

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#45: Getting in shape for summer starts NOW! (and how to do it using my 2-phased approach) 14:57

8M ago14:57

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Resources mentioned in the podcast: Group Program (kicks off Jan 2024): www.befitafter40.com/group Self-study courses: www.befitafter40.com/diy Episodes discussing protein: Episode #32 and episode #10 After over-indulging for the final weeks of the year, many plan to start the new year with a newfound determination to get in shape. While your first…

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#44: Staying on Track During the Holidays: Tips for avoiding holiday weight gain & losing progress with your weight training 18:12

9M ago18:12

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Mentioned in this episode: Join my group coaching program Jan 2024 >> In this episode: The holidays are here, and holiday parties, concerts, family events and just plain getting ready can really throw your daily habits and timetables into a tailspin. Two questions on many people's minds are: 🔅 How can I avoid putting on weight during the holidays? …

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#43: December Q&A | Am I making progress in my weight training? | What counts towards daily steps? | What happens in post-menopause? 13:28

9M ago13:28

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Sign up for the group program (pre-sale means savings & bonuses!) > Self-study courses > Episode #37 Menopause 101 - what every woman should know about perimenopause & menopause Episode #18 Progressive overload In this episode, I answer some frequently asked questions about menopause, weight training and counting…

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#42: 5 ways to save time in your weight training sessions 24:54

9M ago24:54

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Light mobility warm-up >> Download my free tracker >> Start training anytime with my DIY courses >> Join the January 2024 Group Program >> I know how it can be: you're super busy, and sometimes you just don't have the luxury of taking all the time in the world at the gym. I get it - I live that life too! 😅 So I w…

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#41: Stress - why you should NOT ignore it in perimenopause & menopause 31:49

9M ago31:49

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🙄 You hear it ALL the time: you should manage your stress. Everyone is saying it. But nobody ever tells you WHY. 🤔 In this episode of the podcast, I break it down for you: Why you may feel extra stressed in perimenopause & menopause How our capacity to handle stress changes in midlife Why chronic stress is bad idea in perimenopause & menopause How …

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#40: Meal Prepping 101 (Benefits & how to get started) 23:45

10M ago23:45

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Self-study courses: Learn to Lift at Home & Learn to Lift at the Gym >> Meal prep is not just for people who want to lose weight (Though it's great for that!) it can really be good for anyone who has goals for improving their nutrition (eg. eating more protein or more fiber). And it can save a lot of time and str…

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#39: How to start lifting weights after 40 (& fit it into your busy life) 24:56

10M ago24:56

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Start weight training today with my self-study courses >> Download my free tracker >> Free guide: 5 Things you Need to Do to Build Muscle >> How to apply Progressive overload into your weight training: Episode #18 Weight training after 40 is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being both in…

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#38: Mindset Shifts - the key to long-lasting results in weight loss & fitness 20:14

10M ago20:14

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Power Hour with Lynn: reach out via email to lynn@befitafter40.com to book a session. $127 (US Dollars) 1-to-1 coaching: Apply for 1-to-1 coaching with Lynn >> About the episode: ✨Studies of weight loss show that most people who lose weight gain it back within 1-3 years. 😬 So how can you maintain your weight over…

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#37: Menopause 101 - What every woman should know about perimenopause & menopause 18:16

10M ago18:16

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Resources mentioned: Start weight training today with my self-study courses >> Connect with me on Instagram >> In this episode: 🌸 Menopause happens around age 50. That's what I knew about menopause when I was in my 40s. And unfortunately, that's all too typical. 🌸The fact is that perimenopause can start over 10 years BEFORE menopause, and can bring…

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#36: 8 Common Mistakes in Weight Training | Part 2 (get results from your training!) 17:39

10M ago17:39

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Flipstick for taking video in weight room > Start weight training with my self-study courses > Connect with me on Instagram > ✨ If you're going to spend the time in the weight room lifting weights, you want to see results. Of course, results do take time, but they also take doing things right. In this episode, I …

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#35: 8 Common Mistakes in Weight Training | Part 1 (tips for lifting weights effectively) 16:02

11M ago16:02

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Resources mentioned in the episode: My self-study courses: Learn to Lift at Home and Learn to Lift at the Gym > More info on Progressive overload – listen to episode #18 My free weight training tracker > Connect with me on Instagram > About this episode: Seeing results in the weight room does not happen overnight. It takes time – especially if you’…

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#34: Why weight training is a MUST in perimenopause and menopause (benefits of lifting weights) 28:09

11M ago28:09

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Starter exercises you can do at home >> Buy me a coffee >> More about the menopausal decline in estrogen & anti-aging effect of weight training: Episode #29 What about cardio: Episode #31 How often should you lift weights: Episode #20 Factors affecting the results you’ll get from lifting: Episodes #12 and #13 Som…

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#33: My body recomposition journey - year one (and tips for retaining muscle while losing fat) 24:10

11M ago24:10

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Get started lifting with my self-study courses >> How to take progress pics >> Other episodes on my calorie deficit & recomp journey: episodes #16 and #21 Free guide: 5 Things you Need to do to Build Muscle >> My "before" picture >> As women in midlife (I'm 52), we are NOT doomed to get fatter. We CAN do somethin…

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#32: How to get enough protein each day - practical tips for eating more protein 15:27

11M ago15:27

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Resources mentioned in the episode: Self-study programs Learn to Lift at HOME & Learn to Lift at the GYM > Buy me a coffee > About episode #32: "How do you manage to eat 140g of protein each day?" That's a question that I get asked a lot by clients and followers when I post about my protein goals. In this episode, I explain how. It's actually not t…

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#31: Scheduling your weight training and cardio & how to warm up for lifting weights 19:37

12M ago19:37

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Resources mentioned in this episode: Learn to Lift with Lynn online group program >> My walkpad >> Mobility warm-up for upper body >> Mobility warm-up for lower body >> For more information about the benefits of lifting weights, listen to episodes 2 & 29 About this episode: One of the big questions I see from women who lift weights and want to opti…

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