I’m finally back in my normal recording space after a few weeks of travel, and I’m so excited to bring you a fun Halloween-themed episode to wrap up October and help you finish the year strong.

Today, we’re tackling some of the scariest health and fitness myths that haunt women over 40 — the kind of myths that can hold us back from reaching our goals. From running “ruining your knees” to “lifting heavy makes you bulky,” we’re calling out the spooky stories that just won’t die.

You’ll learn why:

👻 Running is not bad for your knees (and might even protect them)

💪 Cardio doesn’t kill your muscle gains — balance is key

🔥 Soreness isn’t the only measure of a good workout

🍫 You can’t spot-reduce belly fat (sorry, but true!)

🌙 Eating after 7 p.m. doesn’t automatically make you gain weight

🧠 Midlife can actually be your strongest, fittest season yet

🏃‍♀️ Walk breaks don’t make you “less of a runner”

🏋️‍♀️ Lifting heavy won’t make you bulky — it’ll make you strong

💉 The flu shot doesn’t give you the flu

❄️ And cold weather doesn’t make you sick — viruses do!

If you’ve ever fallen for any of these, this episode is your myth-busting guide to confidence, common sense, and strength in this season of life.

Links & Resources:

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Thank you for listening!

~Allison