Last week I did something I’ve never done before.

I went for a DEXA scan.

And it didn't just tell me about how my bones are doing - it made me think about the whole conversation around getting fitter and stronger in midlife.

In this bitesize episode I’m sharing:

• What a DEXA scan actually is and what it measures

• Why bone density declines during perimenopause and menopause

• What your results might reveal

• Key risk factors for reduced bone density in midlife women

• Why strength training and impact exercise are so important for bone health

• The long game of midlife fitness and why it matters more than short-term aesthetics

Many women come to fitness worried about things they can see: belly fat, changing shape, feeling less fit.

And I completely understand that.

But the things that matter most for our health over the next 20–30 years are often the things we can’t see.

Short-term motivation might get us through the door.

But long-term thinking is what keeps us strong enough to keep moving for decades to come.

Links & Resources

I arranged (and paid for - this is not an ad!) my DEXA scan privately via Clinic51 who offer this as part of their Prevent51 package. It was carried out at i-Thrive.

If you’re interested in trying the kind of training that supports strength, muscle and bone health in midlife, you can explore my programmes here:

👉 Train with Carly the complete training system for 40+ women

👉 The Reboot midlife coaching programme - this is the full shebang

👉 Download my free Training Tweak Guide (because fat loss is just the beginning 😉)

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