In this episode of the Silver and Strong podcast, host Ilene Block is joined by Tanya Adams and Pat Light, who share their transformative journeys into powerlifting after the age of 50. Tanya, a lifelong health enthusiast and certified Menopause Coaching Specialist, and Pat, a recent bodybuilding champion who discovered her true strength later in life, discuss the challenges and benefits of powerlifting, the differences between bodybuilding and powerlifting, and the love they have for competing and the powerlifting community. If you have wondered if it is ever a time of life where it is too late to start strength training, this episode is the answer you have to hear.

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Timestamps:

00:00:54 - Backgrounds of Tanya and Pat and their entry into powerlifting

00:02:10 - Discussion on the differences between powerlifting and bodybuilding

00:03:23 - Insights into training strategies for powerlifting vs. bodybuilding

00:04:21 - Tanya and Pat discuss their personal experiences with diet and training for competitions

00:05:49 - Tanya shares her powerlifting meet experiences

00:06:25 - The importance of objectivity in powerlifting competitions

00:08:53 - Explanation of a powerlifting meet and the key lifts involved\

00:11:22 - The hosts and guests discuss the mental aspects of competing in powerlifting

00:12:15 - Why powerlifting is suitable for postmenopausal women

00:20:37 - Tanya talks about how local opportunities influenced her decision to start powerlifting

00:28:21 - Discussion on training frequency and techniques as competition approaches

00:39:35 - Reflections on how strength training influences daily life and aging

00:43:00 - The community aspect of powerlifting and its inclusivity

00:44:25 - Pat and Tanya discuss the global opportunities in powerlifting

00:51:34 - Closing thoughts on embracing challenges and trying new things