"I’m too old to start strength training." Not true. This episode explores why strength training can be one of the most empowering forms of movement for women in midlife.
In this episode, Amy shares how she moved away from diet culture and discovered a more grace-filled approach to fitness. As a diet-culture-free certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, author, and host of the Graced Health podcast, Amy helps women in perimenopause and menopause build strength, improve mobility, and care for their bodies with purpose rather than punishment.
Keywords: strength training, midlife fitness, resistance training, grace, functional movement, menopause, osteoporosis, mental barriers, joyful movement, faith-based fitness
In this episode, you’ll hear about…
Mental barriers to exercise in midlife
How to move beyond all-or-nothing thinking and perfectionism in fitness
Benefits of strength training for bone health and metabolic health
Practical ways to start strength training without needing a gym membership
Functional movements for independence in aging
The benefits of resistance training for bone health, muscle preservation, balance, and longevity
Common mental barriers that keep women from enjoying movement and exercise
How faith, grace, and purpose can transform your relationship with movement
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Strength Training for Women
05:59 Amy's Journey and the Role of Faith in Fitness
08:59 Challenges Women Face in Midlife
14:39 Mental Barriers to Movement
20:16 The Importance of Consistency in Exercise
26:11 Strength Training: Benefits Beyond Appearance
35:06 The Importance of Strength Training
35:53 Bone Health and Aging
38:40 Metabolic Health and Muscle Mass
43:10 Mental Health and Resilience
44:30 Overcoming Barriers to Strength Training
50:54 Practical Tips for Beginners
55:45 Movement as Care for Future Self
01:01:36 Embracing Grace in Fitness and Life
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Research Cited:
Long-term effects of progressive high-speed resistance exercise in older women with low muscle strength: a randomized clinical trial: https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glaf211
Effect of Eight-Week Strength Training on Body Composition, Muscle Strength and Perceived Stress in Community-Dwelling Older Women: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41283447/
Guest Links:
GracedHealth.com
Resistance loops https://amzn.to/41RBRl9
Resistance bands https://amzn.to/4bStR7g
Stronger Collective: https://www.thestrongerco.com?via=amy
