Fitness Redefined: A refreshing approach to fitness in your 40s.
Health isn’t just about exercise. The 30 minutes we spend working out each day doesn’t define our overall well-being. I realized this firsthand when I turned 40–I had to rethink everything I was doing. I had to redefine fitness.
The biggest question I faced was: Can I achieve real health and fitness in my 40s through walking, strength training, and good nutrition? Or do I need more–more supplements, stricter routines, a rigid approach?
The answer lies in Exercise Science, but not in the way you might think. It’s not about punishment or perfection. It’s about experiencing real, sustainable change–fitness that aligns with your goals, your schedule, your hormones, and life’s unpredictability. Fitness with heart. Fitness with grace.
I’ll be sharing my own journey, along with expert guests who will help us all navigate this stage of life with strength and confidence.
What Will We Talk About?
From the 1,000 focus groups I’ve led to the thousands of emails I’ve received, one thing is clear: Most women are too hard on themselves when it comes to fitness. They feel like they’re not doing enough, struggle with consistency, or let life’s chaos derail their progress.
My goal? To help movement become a natural part of our lives–not just another task on the to-do list. To embrace aging with strength and confidence.
This podcast will share HOW to uncomplicate and enjoy movement again, while de-bunking some very pervasive theories out there.
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Fitness Redefined: A refreshing approach to fitness in your 40s.
Health isn’t just about exercise. The 30 minutes we spend working out each day doesn’t define our overall well-being. I realized this firsthand when I turned 40–I had to rethink everything I was doing. I had to redefine fitness.
The biggest question I faced was: Can I achieve real health and fitness in my 40s through walking, strength training, and good nutrition? Or do I need more–more supplements, stricter routines, a rigid approach?
The answer lies in Exercise Science, but not in the way you might think. It’s not about punishment or perfection. It’s about experiencing real, sustainable change–fitness that aligns with your goals, your schedule, your hormones, and life’s unpredictability. Fitness with heart. Fitness with grace.
I’ll be sharing my own journey, along with expert guests who will help us all navigate this stage of life with strength and confidence.
What Will We Talk About?
From the 1,000 focus groups I’ve led to the thousands of emails I’ve received, one thing is clear: Most women are too hard on themselves when it comes to fitness. They feel like they’re not doing enough, struggle with consistency, or let life’s chaos derail their progress.
My goal? To help movement become a natural part of our lives–not just another task on the to-do list. To embrace aging with strength and confidence.
This podcast will share HOW to uncomplicate and enjoy movement again, while de-bunking some very pervasive theories out there.
Do women have to lift heavy to see results? Will we get the same results from lifting light weights? In today's episode we dive into the science behind lifting weights and how age and hormones play a factor in the type of strength training we should be doing.
After age 35, we naturally lose muscle unless we actively train to keep it. Less muscle = slower metabolism. That’s why strength training is non-negotiable!
Declining Estrogen & Progesterone – Estrogen helps with muscle recovery. As levels decline, recovery slows.
Lower Testosterone – Testosterone is essential for muscle-building. As it decreases, it’s harder to maintain muscle. This is why lifting heavy won’t necessarily make you bulky (with good exercise selection)!
Fluctuating Cortisol – Higher stress = higher cortisol, which can lead to muscle breakdown and fat storage. Managing stress and including low-intensity steady-state cardio (like walking) helps keep cortisol in check.
Research confirms that Lifting light with high reps (at 30% of your one-rep max) is just as effective as lifting heavier with lower reps (at 70-80% of your one-rep max). Let's get into it!
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[1] ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, eleventh edition.[2] American College of Sports Medicine. Progression models in resistance training for health adults. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009;41 (3):687-708.[3] Schoenfeld BJ, Grgic J, Ogborn D, Krieger JW. Strength and Hypertrophy Adaptations Between Low- vs. High-Load Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res. 2017 Dec;31(12):3508-3523. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000002200. PMID: 28834797.[4] Schoenfeld BJ, Grgic J, Van Every DW, Plotkin DL. Loading Recommendations for Muscle Strength, Hypertrophy, and Local Endurance: A Re-Examination of the Repetition Continuum. Sports (Basel). 2021 Feb 22;9(2):32. doi: 10.3390/sports9020032. PMID: 33671664; PMCID: PMC7927075.[5] Wernbom M, Augustsson J, Thomee R. The influence of frequency, intensity, volume, and mode of strength training on whole muscle cross-sectional area in humans. Sports Med. 2007;37(3):225-64.Burd NA, Mitchell CJ, Churchward-Venne TA, Phillips SM. Bigger weights may not beget bigger muscles: evidence from acute muscle protein synthetic responses after resistance exercise. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2012 Jun;37(3):551-4. doi: 10.1139/h2012-022. Epub 2012 Apr 26. PMID: 22533517.
Heart to Heart with Lindsay Brin
Fitness Redefined: A refreshing approach to fitness in your 40s.
Health isn’t just about exercise. The 30 minutes we spend working out each day doesn’t define our overall well-being. I realized this firsthand when I turned 40–I had to rethink everything I was doing. I had to redefine fitness.
The biggest question I faced was: Can I achieve real health and fitness in my 40s through walking, strength training, and good nutrition? Or do I need more–more supplements, stricter routines, a rigid approach?
The answer lies in Exercise Science, but not in the way you might think. It’s not about punishment or perfection. It’s about experiencing real, sustainable change–fitness that aligns with your goals, your schedule, your hormones, and life’s unpredictability. Fitness with heart. Fitness with grace.
I’ll be sharing my own journey, along with expert guests who will help us all navigate this stage of life with strength and confidence.
What Will We Talk About?
From the 1,000 focus groups I’ve led to the thousands of emails I’ve received, one thing is clear: Most women are too hard on themselves when it comes to fitness. They feel like they’re not doing enough, struggle with consistency, or let life’s chaos derail their progress.
My goal? To help movement become a natural part of our lives–not just another task on the to-do list. To embrace aging with strength and confidence.
This podcast will share HOW to uncomplicate and enjoy movement again, while de-bunking some very pervasive theories out there.
