If you’re feeling a little "off track" after the holidays and wondering how to look and feel your best by summer, you’re not alone.

In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women, I share my strategy to get toned for summer and how you can do the same - without extreme diets or endless cardio.

In this episode, I cover:

• My proven two-step strategy for toning up
• The optimal time to start a calorie deficit
• Steps to effectively prepare for fat loss 
• Two must-dos to hold onto your muscle when you're dieting

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Sign up for my Fat Loss Workshop >>
• Start weight training with my Learn to Lift programs >>
• Listen to Episode #102: The benefits of muscle

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All workouts with weights are NOT created equal. 

The internet is filled with free workouts that feature combo exercises - and women are wild about them - BUT are they the best way to build muscle?

Unfortunately not. 

In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women podcast, I explain the difference between combo exercises and compound exercises - and why one is FAR SUPERIOR to the other when it comes to building and maintaining muscle. 

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Muscle isn’t just about looking toned—it’s the key to living stronger, healthier, and more confidently in midlife and beyond.

In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women, I share 10 surprising benefits of having more muscle and why it’s so important for women in perimenopause and menopause. 

Muscle plays a role in nearly every aspect of your health and quality of life, from boosting your metabolism to improving your balance and even helping you recover from illness.

Curious about how muscle can transform your body and your future? Tune in to learn more—and to get inspired to start building yours today!

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Weight training after 40 is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being both in the short term and long term. If you haven't started yet, here are some compelling reasons to finally get going!!

In this episode, I go over just some of the benefits of weight training (10 of them) Though lifting weights is beneficial to anyone at any age, I'm focusing on the reasons that strength training is especially important for women in perimenopause and beyond. 

The benefits of weight training in midlife that I talk about include:

• How weight training affects body composition
• How weight training strengthens muscles
• How weight training strengthens tendons & ligaments
• How to increase your bone density by lifting weights
• How weight prevents frailty and functional decline
• How weight training reverses mitochondrial aging
• The mental health benefits of weight training

Enjoy the show - and please share with your friends so that they can learn more about what's going on with their bodies in midlife too!

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Are you tired of New Year's resolutions that don’t stick? 

In this episode, I’m sharing six realistic and sustainable New Year's resolutions that will help you improve your fitness, health, and overall well-being—without falling into the trap of quick-fix diets or juice cleanses.

These resolutions are tailored to work with your body at this stage of life, focusing on lifestyle changes that are practical, achievable, and designed to help you thrive in perimenopause and beyond.

Here are the 6 resolutions I discuss:

1. Get better sleep 
2. Increase your daily movement
3. Start strength training at least twice a week
4. Eat more protein 
5. Reduce your stress 
6. Add sprint interval training to your routine

Tune in to hear why each one is so important and how to make these lifestyle changes work for you. 

No juice cleanses, no crash diets—just realistic habits to help you build a strong, healthy, and vibrant body for the decades ahead.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Download my free tracker to monitor your progress
• Check out my walkpad to easily increase daily movement
• Listen to Episode #41: Managing Stress During Menopause

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• Join Lift-Off!🚀 my FREE 10-day Midlife Strength Challenge >>
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In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women, I’m answering questions submitted by my followers about training, equipment, and hormone replacement therapy.

I answer these questions:

1. How to get back into training after being sick?
2. Do I use lifting straps, and when would I recommend them?
3. How can weight training sessions be made less boring?
4. Am I on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and what’s my experience with it?

Do you have a question you’d like me to answer in a future episode? Drop me a DM on Instagram - I’d love to hear from you!

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After menopause, I noticed big changes in my body as my familiar fitness routines stopped working. The lessons I’ve learned — from studying menopause and midlife fitness, from my personal experiences, and from coaching a wide variety of women — have completely transformed my thinking.

In this episode, I share six things I’ve changed my mind about:

1. My definition of being in “good shape”
2. Tracking calories burned during a workout
3. The importance of sleep
4. Weight training
5. Aging
6. Tracking what you eat

Listen to the episode to hear what I’ve learned—it might change the way you think about your own health, fitness, and aging journey too!

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The holiday season is here, and with it comes the parties, festive meals, and all those tempting treats! 🎄 

But how do you enjoy the holidays without feeling like all your hard-earned fitness progress is going out the window?

In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women, I share:

• How to balance indulgence with consistency during the holidays
• Practical tips for eating at parties, handling buffets, and staying on track
• Why it’s okay to adjust your workouts—and how to plan realistically
• The key habits that make it easier to stay in control without feeling deprived

This episode is all about finding that happy medium so you can enjoy the season without starting over come January.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Listen to Episode 89 to learn more about using a calorie budget

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Why Diets Fail and What Works Instead

Have you tried every diet out there, only to gain the weight back?

Or feel like you’re spending your life counting calories and restricting yourself with no lasting results? 🤔

In this episode of 40+ Fitness for Women, I chat with Midlife Weight Loss Coach Joe Hoye about breaking free from the diet rollercoaster and creating sustainable, long-term results.

If you’ve been stuck on the diet rollercoaster, this episode is packed with insights to help you move forward.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Join me and Joe in the Reshape 2025 challenge (starts January) >> 
• Connect with Joe on Instagram: instagram.com/hoyefit

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Join my 8-week group program to start strength training with me! We kick-off January 21st - learn more here >>

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Confused by the endless (and often conflicting) fitness advice for women in midlife? 

You’re not alone. 

In this episode I break down the mixed messages about fitness and health in midlife and give you a clear plan to feel strong, healthy, and confident. It’s time to cut through the noise and focus on what really works.

In this episode, I:

• Review the most common (and confusing) fitness and health messages for women in midlife
• Clear up misconceptions about cortisol, belly fat, cardio, and more
• Provide a practical, no-nonsense list of what to focus on for your health and fitness in midlife

Resources mentioned in the episode: 

• The viral reel >>
• My free guide to turning things around >>
• Episode #92: The Roadmap to Lifting Heavy
• Episode #67: Sprint Interval Training
• Episode #63: Tips for Better Quality Sleep

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• Join Lift-Off!🚀 my FREE 10-day Midlife Strength Challenge >>
• Start strength training with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs >>
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