#146: What Progressive Strength Training Is and Why It’s So Effective After 40
If you want to get stronger, build muscle to look toned, and feel like yourself again, progressive strength training is the most effective method for women in perimenopause and menopause.In this episode, I explain what progressive strength training is and how it’s different from the "strength training" workouts you may be doing.You'll understand how it enables you to actually trigger muscle growth in midlife, when shifting hormones can make building strength harder than it used to be.I also share three of the most common mistakes I see women make that keep them from getting the results they deserve from the time they’re already spending lifting weights.This is part one of my progressive strength training deep dive series. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!Resources mentioned:• My monthly membership• My strength training trackerSend me your thoughts 😃 Support the show 💫November Offer💫 15% OFF my membership! Join here >> Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift program here >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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#145: How to use mindfulness and micro-resting to reset your energy during the day
This is the second half of my conversation with yoga therapist Cheryl Gordon, where we move beyond yoga poses and talk about how mindfulness and small daily “micro-rests” can completely change how you feel in midlife.You’ll learn simple, science-backed ways to restore your energy, regulate your hormones, and calm your nervous system - even on the busiest days.You’ll learn:How short “micro-rests” can recharge your energy and focusWhy slowing down isn’t laziness - it's essential for recoveryHow mindfulness helps with stress, cravings, and emotional balanceSimple ways to weave restorative movement into your dayHow rest and relaxation directly support hormones, sleep, and metabolismEnjoy the show!Connect with Cheryl:www.cherylgordonyt.comyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5vzNEhrdYmDX8GYWLLaKwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylgordonyt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherylgordonytThe Mindful Eating Guide provides the basics to anyone who would like to lose weight sustainably and without restrictions. The 5 Step Midlife Reset Masterclass Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show 💫November Offer💫 15% OFF my membership! Join here >> Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift program here >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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#144: Yoga in menopause what helps and what to avoid
Your body changes in midlife and that means how you approach yoga needs to change too.In this episode, I talk with yoga therapist Cheryl Gordon about how to keep getting all the benefits of yoga in menopause without over-stretching, overheating, or causing unnecessary strain on your joints and connective tissues.You’ll learn:Why hormonal changes in midlife mean your yoga practice should evolve tooWhat to keep in mind to avoid overstretching and joint painWhy hot yoga may do more harm than goodHow to shift toward styles that support strength, mobility, and hormone balanceWhat “real yoga therapy” looks like and why it can help you stay strong, calm, and functional for decades aheadEnjoy the show!Connect with Cheryl:www.cherylgordonyt.comyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5vzNEhrdYmDX8GYWLLaKwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cherylgordonyt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cherylgordonytThe Mindful Eating Guide provides the basics to anyone who would like to lose weight sustainably and without restrictions. The 5 Step Midlife Reset Masterclass Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show 💫November Offer💫 15% OFF my membership! Join here >> Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift program here >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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#143: Beginner strength training over 40 what you need to get started
You want to start strength training, but where do you actually begin?If you’ve found yourself asking this question (maybe in a Facebook group or while staring at some dumbbells), this episode is for you.I break down the five essentials you need to start strength training successfully. This isn’t rocket science, but you do need to have the right pieces in place to get the results you're after.Enjoy the show!Resources mentioned: • Learn to Lift program • Lift-It mini courseSend me your thoughts 😃 Support the show 💫November Offer💫 15% OFF my membership! Join here >> Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift program here >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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#142: How to Save Time in Your Strength Training Workouts
If you ever feel like your strength workouts take forever and wonder if there’s a faster way to get them done, this episode is for you.I’m breaking down 8 practical ways to save time in your training sessions without cutting corners or compromising results. These small, strategic tweaks can make a big difference when you add them up - helping you get stronger, stay consistent, and make the most of every minute you train.You’ll learn:How to warm up efficiently - and no, it’s not 20mins on the treadmillWhy redundancy in your programming wastes both time and progressHow to superset exercises to save time without losing effectivenessResources mentioned:• Learn to Lift Program• Lift with Lynn Membership• Free Strength Training TrackerSend me your thoughts 😃 Support the show 💫November Offer💫 15% OFF my membership! Join here >> Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift program here >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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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