For years, I had no idea what was happening to me. I was falling apart, and had no idea why.I thought this was just how life was when your marriage wasn’t great and you were juggling kids and a demanding job.I knew I was going through menopause, but neither I, nor the doctors who were treating me, realized that my changing hormones were wreaking havoc on my life.In this episode, I’m sharing my real story of how that unfolded: how I spent years in the dark, struggling with symptoms I didn’t understand, and how things finally began to turn around with HRT (though that did not always go so smoothly either!).I’m sharing this in hopes that at least one person will recognize their own struggles in my story, and get help faster than I did.Send me your thoughts 😃Support the show Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs here >> Join my monthly membership 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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#138: FAQs Beginners Ask About Strength Training After 40
Starting strength training can feel confusing with so much conflicting advice online. In this episode, I answer the questions women most often ask when they’re just beginning their lifting journey after 40.You’ll learn:If women over 40 can build muscle without a calorie surplusWhether one set of dumbbells is enough to get startedHow often to switch exercises for real resultsWhat to prioritize if you only have an hour to exerciseResources mentioned: Progressive overload: Episode #114Adjustable dumbbells I recommendSend me your thoughts 😃Support the show Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs here >> Join my monthly membership 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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#137: How to Start Strength Training Safely After 40
Want to start strength training but worried about getting hurt? In this episode, I share my tips for starting safely. These are drawn from guiding women through my programs plus lessons from my own experience starting in menopause. The goal: get strong, stay safe, and keep making progress you can feel.You’ll learn:Why I recommend starting with 2–3 sessions per weekThe exercises I wouldn’t program for a beginnerHow to master form before you lift heavierHow to handle modifications and injuries without losing momentumResources mentioned: Episode on grip strength: Episode #93 Send me your thoughts 😃Support the show Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs here >> Join my monthly membership 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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#136: Strength Training Myths Holding Women Back
This episode is a little different — I’m sharing a clip from one of my recent masterclasses where I busted some of the most common myths about strength training.These myths hold so many women back from building the strength, muscle, and confidence they want in midlife. In this episode, I explain why they aren’t true — and what to do instead.The 5 myths I bust in this episode:Soreness and “feeling the burn” mean you had a good workoutLight weights and high reps will “tone” your muscles, while heavy weights make you bulkyCombo moves give you more bang for your buckConstant variety is better than repeating the same exercisesAny workout “with weights” builds muscleCome listen to why these don’t hold up and the smarter ways to train instead.If this helped you, share it with 2 friends: that’s how the show grows!Resources mentioned:Past episode on progressive overload: Episode #114Send me your thoughts 😃Support the show Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs here >> Join my monthly membership 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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#135: How to Tell if Your Workouts Are Actually Building Muscle & Strength
Not all workouts build muscle even if they feel hard.In this episode, I look at ways to tell if your training is actually helping you build muscle and strength or just making you sweat.You’ll learn:Why soreness, sweat, and ‘feeling the burn’ don’t mean you’re getting stronger4 real signs your workouts are building strength and muscleHow to track your workouts (and why that matters more than you think)Red flags that your current routine might not be effective at building muscle & strengthWhat to change if you suspect your workout is not effectiveIf you're not seeing results — or you're wondering whether your strength training is actually working — this episode will help you know what to look for, and what to do next.Resources mentioned:Episode #121: Are You Strength Training or Just Working Out with Weights? >Episode #106: How to take form videos > Free strength training tracker >How to take progress pictures > Flip stick (to stick your phone onto various surfaces) > Learn to Lift Programs > Send me your thoughts 😃Support the show Get started with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs here >> Join my monthly membership 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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