The Power Of Exercise With Nina Turner Midlife Unravelled podcast

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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

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