#131: Training on Vacation: Stop, Switch, or Scale Back? (+ Tips for Coming Back After a Break)
Vacation season is here - and with the kids around and more fun things to do, you want to enjoy it all. But what should you do about strength training?In this episode, I discuss your options:1. Take a break from trainingIf you decide to take time off, I share tips for how to get back on track after your vacation ends - without guilt or overwhelm.2. Scale back your workoutsLearn how to adjust your routine so you're still stimulating your muscles and maintaining momentum, even with a lighter schedule.3. Train with resistance bandsIf you’re traveling and don’t have access to weights, I explain how to use resistance bands to challenge your muscles effectively.Whatever you do, remember that strength training is a long-term commitment, and learning to adapt your routine during life’s busy seasons is part of what makes it sustainable over the decades ahead.Enjoy the show!Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Get 20% Off Midlife Fat Loss Formula with code SUMMER20 >> Kick-start your strength training with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs >> If you have experience lifting weights and want quality programming, join my monthly membership >> 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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#130: FAT LOSS: 3 Things Midlife Women Still Get Wrong
Trying to lose weight but not seeing the results you want?In this episode, I’m breaking down three of the biggest mistakes that are still holding midlife women back when it comes to fat loss.If you’ve been frustrated by your lack of progress, this will help you get clear on what actually matters.Here’s what I cover:Why cardio alone won’t do it - because you can’t out-run your fork!Why simply losing weight won’t get you the results you’re afterWhy “eating clean” isn’t enough - and what to do insteadIf you’ve been frustrated despite all your efforts, this show will clarify what you need to do to finally lose that fat. To move from frustration to making steady, realistic progress.Resources mentioned:Learn more about Midlife Fat Loss FormulaSend me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Get 20% Off Midlife Fat Loss Formula with code SUMMER20 >> Kick-start your strength training with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs >> If you have experience lifting weights and want quality programming, join my monthly membership >> 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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#129: FAQs: Training to Failure, Lifting Heavy, Rest Between Sets, Training with Arthritis & What About Cardio?
In this episode, I’m answering five frequently asked questions that come up again and again in my programs, my inbox, and my DMs.These questions cover the nuances of strength training in midlife, and I share practical advice to help you train smarter — especially if you're new to lifting or have unique concerns like arthritis.You'll hear my take on:Do you really need to train to failure?How to know if you’re lifting heavy enoughHow long to rest between sets (and what not to do in your rest period)How to train if you have arthritis or joint issuesWhether cardio is still necessary when you strength trainThis episode is a great refresher for anyone wondering if they’re doing this “right” — or just looking to optimize their efforts.Enjoy the show!Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Get 20% Off Midlife Fat Loss Formula with code SUMMER20 >> Kick-start your strength training with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs >> If you have experience lifting weights and want quality programming, join my monthly membership >> 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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#128: Simple Tips to Sleep Better - to Boost Recovery, Energy & Strength
Struggling with poor sleep? You’re not alone — and it might be affecting more than you think.When your sleep is off, everything is harder — from your mood and energy to your cravings, focus, and ability to recover from strength training. It doesn’t matter how dialed in your program is… if your recovery is poor, your results will be too.In this episode, I’m walking you through:Why sleep matters so much for your strength training progressThe biggest reasons midlife women struggle with sleepHow to build a better nighttime routine — without overhauling your lifeTwo simple sleep tricks to try tonightIf your sleep is a mess right now, this episode will give you both hope and practical tips you can use right away.Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Get 20% Off Midlife Fat Loss Formula with code SUMMER20 >> Kick-start your strength training with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs >> If you have experience lifting weights and want quality programming, join my monthly membership >> 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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#127: 7 Things You Might Be Doing Wrong While Strength Training (which will hold you back!)
Full show notes here >>Not seeing the results you want from strength training?It might be something you're doing during your training session that's slowing down your progress in gaining strength and building muscle.I’m sharing seven mistakes I see all the time, why they matter, and how to fix them:Not resting long enoughPoor formNot controlling the eccentricMini-rests between repsCombining exercisesNot trackingLack of stabilityIf you’re lifting but not seeing visible changes, or want to get the most out of the time you're spending - these training tweaks could be the key.Enjoy the show!Resources mentioned: Download the free strength training tracker > Join my Learn to Lift program >Join the Lift-Off! Challenge waitlist >Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Get 20% Off Midlife Fat Loss Formula with code SUMMER20 >> Kick-start your strength training with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs >> If you have experience lifting weights and want quality programming, join my monthly membership >> 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 | 40+ Fitness for Women
If you are a woman over 40 and are looking for practical information on how to keep your body strong and functional in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, this is the show for you!- Do you want to learn how to exercise in a way to increase muscle and lose fat so you look and feel great today while preparing your body for the decades ahead? - Do you want to start lifting weights?- Do you want to understand the hormonal changes that are going on in your body during menopause (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol) and how those affect how you should be working out?Lynn has you covered!40+ Fitness for Women Podcast is THE fitness podcast for women over 40. It is focused on practical, concrete tips and strategies for getting strong and fit today and maintaining your quality of life in the decades ahead. Host Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto is a Certified Menopause Fitness Coach. And, as a 54-year-old post-menopausal woman, she knows first-hand what going through the menopause transition is like.She has struggled with the hormonal changes including a rollercoaster ride through perimenopause and changes to her body composition that seemed to happen almost overnight!Lynn has been there and found the path forward - and is here to share that with you. Midlife can be the best part of life - if you learn how to work with your body.
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