#161: Build the Body You Want to Spend the Rest of Your Life In
31/03/2026 | 22 mins.
Three years ago I got my body back. And that changed everything. It was the spark that started this podcast in the first place. In this episode, I share the story of what drove me to transform my own body after menopause, and what I have learned about building a body that not only look and feel great now but will allow you to thrive in the decades ahead. Because here is the thing: we cannot stop the wrinkles or stop our skin from getting looser with age. But there is a LOT we can do to stay strong and functional, and not get frail. This is my story of how I built the body I want to spend the rest of my life in. Hopefully, it will provide some inspiration for building yours, too.
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Resources mentioned: Episode #139: Perimenopause & HRT - My Personal Story >> Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show 🎉It's my Birthday & here's my gift to you: FREE with code BIRTHDAY: Try out strength training with Lift-IT! My 10-day Intro to Strength Training >> 😎Join Summer Shape-Up to lose fat & build muscle for summer >> (We start April 20. 20% early bird discount + bonus now avail. so hurry!!) Download my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>
#160: Are Your Workouts Actually Strength Training? Try This and Find Out
24/03/2026 | 8 mins.
There are a lot of programs out there calling themselves strength training. If you're confused about what real strength training actually is, I'm not surprised - I was too. Sometimes the best way to truly understand something is to experience it. That's why I created Lift-IT! a 10-day introduction to proper strength training, and in honor of my 55th birthday, I'm giving it away for free! 🎈 Zero excuses, zero barrier. Just grab some dumbbells or a couple water bottles and come find out. Use code BIRTHDAY at checkout.
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Resources mentioned: Lift-IT! (free thru April 30th with code BIRTHDAY): Episode #57: Cardio with Weights vs. Strength Training Episode #153: Why Follow-Along Programs Don't Build Muscle and Strength Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show 🎉It's my Birthday & here's my gift to you: FREE with code BIRTHDAY: Try out strength training with Lift-IT! My 10-day Intro to Strength Training >> 😎Join Summer Shape-Up to lose fat & build muscle for summer >> (We start April 20. 20% early bird discount + bonus now avail. so hurry!!) Download my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>
#159: Do Women in Menopause Need Different Strength Training?
17/03/2026 | 20 mins.
If you're a woman in midlife and you’ve wondered whether you actually need a strength training program designed specifically for women in menopause this episode is for you. There’s a big debate online right now about this. Some people say that programs for midlife women are just marketing and that women in menopause should simply train the same way as everyone else. And after helping hundreds of women in midlife start strength training, and studying what actually works in this stage of life, I do think there is value in choosing a program designed with midlife women in mind. By the end of this episode, you’ll be able to make a more informed decision about whether following a program designed specifically for midlife women makes sense for you, or whether a generic program might work just as well.
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Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show 🎉It's my Birthday & here's my gift to you: FREE with code BIRTHDAY: Try out strength training with Lift-IT! My 10-day Intro to Strength Training >> 😎Join Summer Shape-Up to lose fat & build muscle for summer >> (We start April 20. 20% early bird discount + bonus now avail. so hurry!!) Download my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>
#158: Strength Training After 40 What to Expect in Your First 90 Days
10/03/2026 | 19 mins.
How long does it actually take to see results when you start strength training after 40? In this episode, I walk through what I’ve seen happen over and over again after helping hundreds of women start lifting weights through my one-to-one coaching, group coaching, and my Learn to Lift program. We look at what the first 90 days of strength training typically look like for women who are just getting started, including the kinds of changes many women begin to notice during those first 10–12 weeks. You’ll get a clearer picture of what realistic progress can look like in the early stages of strength training and the signs that your training is working. And if you’ve been working out with weights for a while but you’re not noticing these kinds of changes, this episode will also help you evaluate what you’re doing and whether something in your program might need to change.
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Resources Mentioned Lift-IT! 10-Day Intro to Strength Training Learn to Lift 10-week beginner strength training program Episode #114: Progressive Overload
Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show 🎉It's my Birthday & here's my gift to you: FREE with code BIRTHDAY: Try out strength training with Lift-IT! My 10-day Intro to Strength Training >> 😎Join Summer Shape-Up to lose fat & build muscle for summer >> (We start April 20. 20% early bird discount + bonus now avail. so hurry!!) Download my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>
#157: Why You Gain Belly Fat in Menopause & How to Reduce It
03/03/2026 | 21 mins.
If you’ve noticed your waistline changing in midlife and wondered whether this is “just menopause,” you’re not alone. Belly fat is one of the most common and frustrating changes women experience in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, I break down some of the key factors contributing to this and what you can realistically do about it.
We talk about: How changing estrogen levels affect fat distribution What’s really happening with your metabolism The role of muscle loss Why daily movement matters more than you think By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why this is happening, stop blaming the wrong things, and have concrete steps you can start taking this week to turn it around. ---
Resources mentioned: Walkpad I use > Midlife Fat Loss Formula mini course > Podcast episode: Why You Can’t Exercise Your Way to Weight Loss Episode #51: Earning your food with exercise: why burning calories does not work. Lift IT! my 10-Day Introduction to Strength Training (use code PODCAST7 to get it for just $7) Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show 🎉It's my Birthday & here's my gift to you: FREE with code BIRTHDAY: Try out strength training with Lift-IT! My 10-day Intro to Strength Training >> 😎Join Summer Shape-Up to lose fat & build muscle for summer >> (We start April 20. 20% early bird discount + bonus now avail. so hurry!!) Download my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>
About Menopause Strength Training & Fitness | 40+ Fitness for Women
If you’re a woman in perimenopause or menopause and are noticing that you’ve lost muscle tone and strength, are gaining belly fat, and the workouts that used to work suddenly don’t anymore — this is the podcast for you.You’ll learn how to work with your changing body so you can build strength, look toned, feel amazing in your body again and prepare to age strong for the decades ahead.Each week, host Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto shares science-backed and realistic ways to:• Strength train effectively • Build muscle, strength, and bone density • Adapt your workouts and eating habits to your changing body • Exercise to prepare your body for the decades aheadKnown for her efficient, effective, and no-nonsense coaching style, Lynn helps you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works so you get results without wasting time. Lynn has helped thousands of women start strength training, get stronger, and transform their bodies into something they feel proud of.Lynn is a Certified Menopause Fitness Coach and personal trainer. She graduated from Dartmouth College, where she majored in biochemistry and molecular biology and played Division I varsity lacrosse. Now 54 and postmenopausal, she knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle with these same changes — and how to turn things around.
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