Best Beginner Resistance Training Podcasts (2024)

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#68: 8 Mistakes Stopping You from Getting 'Toned' 30:12

26m ago30:12

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 t…

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150 Weight Gain and Hormones - Are They Really as Connected as We Think? 36:22

5h ago36:22

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If you’re in your 40s and beyond, it may well feel like your body has turned against you and you seem to be putting weight on - and yet still doing all the same things you’ve always done. And so many women say to me that because they’re menopausal or perimenopausal, their metabolism has tanked and their hormones are making them put on weight. But i…

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#67: Sprint Interval Training (SIT) | What it is & why it’s recommended for women over 40 29:52

7d ago29:52

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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…

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149 3 Fun and Easy Ways to Eat Better 17:48

4d ago17:48

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Improving our nutrition so often comes with a side serving of guilt and willpower and restriction. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There is a different way we can look at eating better that can feel so much lighter, easier and more fun. And wouldn’t that be an amazing thing - if better eating didn’t have to feel like hard work. Well today, I’m …

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#66: How Our Bodies Change Fundamentally in Menopause 21:16

14d ago21:16

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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…

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148 Prepping for Your ‘Fit Woman’ Summer 24:39

16d ago24:39

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Summer is on it’s way - and with it I know a lot of panic and worry about getting fitter and maybe losing some weight ready for beaches and more heat and generally less clothing to cover ourselves up with. It’s a classic time for quick fixes and suddenly going for it with a ridiculous workout regime to get so-called bikini ready. Now you already kn…

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#65: How to STOP your metabolism from slowing down in midlife 24:15

22d ago24:15

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 Certi…

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147 How to Manage Stress Part 2: For the Long Term 31:45

2h ago31:45

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Ready to change the game when it comes to stress? Ready to finally get out of fight or flight mode, to reduce the overwhelm and to feel more in control? Then in part two of this mini how to manage stress series, I’m going to go deeper. And today we’re going to get into the longer term things you can start to do to address stress and overwhelm in yo…

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#64: How to Warm-Up and Cool-Down for Weight Lifting 23:12

29d ago23:12

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 we…

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146 How to Manage Stress Part 1: When Times are Challenging 30:43

19d ago30:43

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We all know that stress is such a common part of modern life. We are always on, we’re all trying to manage too much and juggle too many things in our lives. And of course we all know that it’s not so great for our mental, physical or emotional wellbeing to be dealing with that on an ongoing basis. And while some stress is good and even necessary in…

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#63: Tips for Better Quality Sleep in Menopause 33:23

1M ago33:23

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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…

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145 HRT - The Answer to All of Our Menopause ‘Ills’? 30:43

1M ago30:43

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll probably know that HRT has been having a bit of a moment recently. Whether its Davina’s documentary about it or stories that pop up every now and again about HRT shortages and women left without, there is no doubt that in the last couple of years, the menopause and HRT has definitely come up on our rad…

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#62: The Benefits of Tracking What You Eat 21:39

1M ago21:39

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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. MAY SPECIALS!! 💫NEW: If you've been lifting and want an effective program to follow, check out my group membership >> (special offer for early joiners!) …

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144 Let Go or be Dragged? Which One do You Choose? 24:22

1M ago24:22

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Have you ever heard the phrase “let go or be dragged”? Well, for many of us there are loads of times and situations in our lives where we reach a crossroads. Where we have a decision we need to make about how we approach a certain problem. A decision between being dragged through that problem or that change kicking and screaming, or letting go and …

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#61: How to Safely Start Weight Training After Age 40 20:35

2M ago20:35

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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…

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143 Three Mistakes You’re Making when Setting Your Fitness Goals 18:54

30d ago18:54

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As we move into spring, this is an absolutely brilliant time for setting some new fitness goals for ourselves. Our motivation is naturally higher, we’re feeling ready to move our bodies a bit more, we’re leaving behind the comfort food. But when it comes to setting those goals there are a few mistakes that I see people making over and over again, w…

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#60: How to Lose 10 lbs by Summer: My 6-point formula for fat loss 31:07

2M ago31:07

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 reveal…

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142 Weight Loss: Are You Addicted to the High of “The Result”? 17:10

1M ago17:10

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If you’ve ever intentionally lost weight you’ll be familiar with the high that comes along with that journey. The euphoria you feel when the number on the scales shifts down, or when your clothes start feeling looser and everyone’s commenting on how great you look. But once the result has been achieved and that feeling has gone, what next? And is i…

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#59: What it's Like to Work with a Personal Trainer & How to Choose the Perfect One for You 36:46

2M ago36:46

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 t…

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141 Resistance Training - How to Start and Why it will Change the Way You See Fitness Forever 27:16

2M ago27:16

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Come and join me inside the ChickFit Members Club and get your resistance training journey started! Just quote 7for1 at the checkout to get your first 7 days for just £1. Head to https://www.chickfit.co.uk/membersclub Curious about resistance training? Or maybe it’s something you’ve dabbled in but never got really consistent with? Well today, it’s …

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#58: How Often to Change Your Weight Training Program 27:30

2M ago27:30

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 con…

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140 The Lies that are Holding You Back from Getting Your Fitness Act Together! 24:00

2M ago24:00

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Have you ever felt like you're constantly struggling to stick to a fitness routine? Well, it might be because you're unknowingly buying into some sneaky lies. In this episode, I'm going to uncover three common lies that could be hindering your progress and holding you back from achieving your fitness goals. So, get ready to challenge your mindset a…

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#57: Cardio with Weights vs. Strength Training Why they are NOT the same! 24:27

3M ago24:27

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 wi…

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139 When You Just Want to Feel like Your Old Self Again 19:10

2M ago19:10

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Today, we’re diving into a topic that resonates deeply with many of us: the desire to reconnect with our former selves. But before we delve into that, let's talk about something equally exciting—Week 2 of Membership Month! If you’re tired of spinning your wheels in your fitness journey and you’d love to get your mojo back, then The ChickFit Members…

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#56: The 6 Biggest Fitness Mistakes Women over 40 Make 32:31

3M ago32:31

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 m…

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138 5 Ways to Rediscover Your Motivation 24:38

2M ago24:38

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March is finally here, which also means it’s Membership Month! So if you want to join me to get started on your own journey towards your fittest, strongest, healthiest version of yourself, come and join me inside the ChickFit Members Club this March. Join this week and you can enjoy your first 7 days for just £1 - head to www.chickfit.co.uk/members…

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#55: How to Beat Weight Gain & Loss of Muscle in Midlife 23:03

3M ago23:03

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 loo…

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137 When You’re Feeling “Disconnected” from Yourself - How to Reclaim what REALLY Matters to You 28:34

2M ago28:34

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In this week’s episode we’re talking all about that often-experienced feeling of disconnection that many women face, especially during transitions like new motherhood and the peri to post menopause phase. Here’s what we’ll be discovering this week: Main: -What ‘congruency’ means and how we can start to find a closer alignment between the things tha…

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#54: Perimenopause: What It Is & How I Survived It 35:16

3M ago35:16

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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…

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136 The Myth of Perfect Timing for Fitness (and why it could be setting you up for failure) 18:53

3M ago18:53

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Register for the FREE Power Up Your Perimenopause Workshop held on Monday, February 19th at 6:30pm at https://chickfit.co.uk/puypworkshop We've all been there—waiting for the perfect moment to prioritise our fitness and wellness, but what if all this waiting around is simply setting us up for failure, even if and when we DO find the right time? Wel…

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#53: Aging on Your Own Terms: How to Stay Functional and Fierce 22:39

4M ago22:39

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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: 😕 "…

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135 Yoga for Strength, Self-Acceptance, and Menopause Mastery - with Jolanthe de Koning 40:49

4M ago40:49

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Become a Premium Podcast Member RIGHT HERE! In this week’s episode of The Busy Woman’s Guide to Fitness & Wellness, how you can find balance through your fitness routine, with a special focus on the transformative power of yoga. Join me as I chat with yoga expert Jolanthe from Bendy Life Yoga about building strength, fostering self-acceptance, and …

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#52: How to Lose Weight Without Exercising More (6 keys to successful fat loss) 26:08

4M ago26:08

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Send Lynn a message 😃 🏃‍♀️ 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…

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134 Your Best Decade Yet? How to Elevate Your Fitness in Your 40s and Beyond 35:23

3M ago35:23

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Become a Premium Podcast Member RIGHT HERE! Today, we're diving into midlife fitness and talking all about how you can build your personal fitness formula in your 40s and beyond. We’ll be exploring the crucial aspects of midlife fitness and how it can be a game-changer for your overall well-being, including: Challenging midlife myths, breaking down…

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#51: Earning your food with exercise - why burning calories does not work 17:20

4M ago17:20

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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…

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133 “Why am I not losing weight?” - What to do when it feels like you’re already doing ALL the things 22:33

3M ago22:33

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Become a Premium Podcast Member RIGHT HERE! Sometimes it can feel like you’re doing everything right, and yet in spite of putting in all the work, nothing is changing when it comes to your weight. You feel like you have little to no control which is going on with your own body and you’re feeling frustrated that everything that used to work is makin…

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#50: How to lift weights without getting "BULKY" 18:58

4M ago18:58

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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…

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132 Top 5 Strategies to Age-Proof your Body (and Mind) 22:23

4M ago22:23

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Become a Premium Podcast Member RIGHT HERE! Look there’s nothing wrong with ageing at all. And in fact I also believe that it can be an amazing experience where we learn so much about ourselves, we give less of a crap about what others think and we finally become more free from some of the expectations that society has thrown at us when we’re young…

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#49: Why you need to lift HEAVY to build muscle & get toned - especially in perimenopause & menopause 24:52

4M ago24:52

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 e…

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131 Learning to ‘Invest’ in Yourself for a Fitter Life 21:42

4M ago21:42

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Become a Premium Podcast Member RIGHT HERE! We’re all familiar with the concept of spending time and money on the things we want. And when it comes to our health, wellbeing and fitness it’s often no different - we think about spending money on a gym, on better quality food, or we think about spending time on exercise, or prepping healthy meals. Wel…

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

5M ago27:27

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Send Lynn a message 😃 🤔 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 beyo…

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130 5 Steps to Better Nutrition (and Fat Loss) in 2024 21:48

4M ago21:48

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Become a Premium Podcast Member RIGHT HERE! Every year, thousands upon thousands of us will start the year embarking on a fat loss plan. It’s the classic antidote to the overindulgence of the Christmas holidays. But often, many of us are in a place where we’re doing this over and over again - with every new year is a brand new diet, a brand new det…

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#47: 5 Best New Year’s Resolutions to improve your fitness in 2024 28:57

5M ago28:57

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 chang…

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129 How to Be Fitter, Stronger and More Confident this Year than Ever 26:17

4M ago26:17

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Become a Premium Podcast Member RIGHT HERE. Who doesn’t go into the new year wanting to feel better, healthier, fitter, stronger, more confident? I know for sure that I want these things for myself each and every year. So, every year I make a brand new commitment to myself in these areas, looking at the ways in which I can continue to up my game, a…

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

5M ago19:27

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 …

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

5M ago14:57

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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 s…

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#44: Staying on Track During the Holidays: Tips for avoiding holiday weight gain & losing progress with your weight training 18:30

6M ago18:30

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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…

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128 Top 5 Lessons from the Podcast in 2023 35:44

5M ago35:44

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Become a premium podcast member RIGHT HERE To bring the podcast to a close for 2023, I’ve created my review of the year. I’ve gone back through this year’s episodes - all 50 of them - and picked out the 5 keys lessons from those episodes to share with you. We’ve covered so much this year - mindset, fitness, nutrition, body image and so much more. A…

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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? 13:47

6M ago13:47

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Send Lynn a message 😃 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…

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127 4 Books You Need for More Success in Life (and the Lessons I Learned from them) 40:58

5M ago40:58

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Become a premium podcast member RIGHT HERE I absolutely love to read - which is great news for you, because I’m always reading and learning stuff which I can pass onto you. And this week I want to share 4 books with you that I think it’s worth every one of us reading (or listening to, if that’s more your thing), because the lessons they contain are…

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