Flipping 50 the Stronger Way

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If you’ve attempted all the fat burning, weight loss tricks while struggling with energy due to cortisol issues, it's time to change exercise for adrenal fatigue.

Otherwise known as adrenal insufficiency, this is a sign your exercise plan no longer matches what your body needs.

Recognize the warning signs of adrenal fatigue, why traditional fat-burning workouts can backfire, and what to do instead to support your hormones, energy, and metabolism.

In this episode, discover practical strategies to restore your energy, stabilize blood sugar, and rebuild strength without adding more stress to your body. Learn how to change exercise for adrenal fatigue so your workouts start working with your body—not against it.

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Working harder stops working especially in midlife, when the strategies that once brought success can start working against you.

Is struggle the price of success? It isn't about doing more, pushing harder, or sacrificing your happiness—it may actually be the opposite.

Recovery, curiosity, self-compassion, and intentional growth are the real drivers of lasting health and high performance, especially for women in midlife. If you've been wondering why your old "push through it" mindset isn't delivering the results it once did, this conversation offers a refreshing new perspective.

Discover why working harder stops working, and how embracing the way of excellence can help you age powerfully, train smarter, and thrive in every area of your life.

Brad Stulberg is a researcher, performance coach, and best-selling author who helps people pursue sustainable excellence without sacrificing their well-being. He is the author of The Way of Excellence, The Practice of Groundedness, and Master of Change, and co-author of Peak Performance. Brad regularly writes for The New York Times, and his work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and other leading publications. He also co-hosts the podcast Excellence, Actually and serves on the faculty at the University of Michigan. Through his work, Brad teaches practical strategies for achieving lasting success with purpose, resilience, and balance.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

[00:10:05] Why are so many people afraid to pursue excellence—is it fear of failure or fear of how hard the journey will be?

[00:13:42] Many women have succeeded by pushing harder and doing more. What's the biggest mindset shift when that approach stops working in midlife?

[00:19:41] How do you distinguish between lowering your standards and creating a healthier definition of excellence as you age?

[00:24:54] What advice would you give a woman whose body no longer responds the way it used to and who feels like she's losing part of her identity?

[00:45:07] If strength training is the physical practice of resilience, what's the psychological equivalent that helps us stay strong through life's changes?

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This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.

Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause.

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If you're trying to boost fat burning over 40, the answer isn't exercising longer or eating less.

Strategic strength training, purposeful walking, and properly programmed interval training outperform the "more is better" approach.

Recovery—not just exercise—is one of the biggest factors determining whether your body burns fat efficiently or holds onto it.

If you're ready to boost fat burning over 40 with a smarter, more sustainable approach, tune in to this episode to put the biggest lessons into action.

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The fitness industry has failed women in midlife by relying on outdated advice.

We’re talking about the biggest misconceptions in women's fitness and what science says that actually supports hormonal, metabolic, and physiological changes after 50.

You'll discover why exercising smarter—not harder—is the key to thriving through menopause and beyond. The workouts that used to work suddenly don't deliver the same results.

The fitness industry has failed women in midlife, but with the right strategies, you can finally build a body that's stronger, more resilient, and ready for the years ahead.

My Guest:

Andy Baxter is a Medical Exercise Specialist, inventor, author, and former Olympic Trials rower with nearly four decades of experience in elite sport, clinical rehabilitation, and healthy aging. He is the designer of the FitSpan Protocol — a performance-based approach to fitness centered on functional power, movement quality, and long-term adherence — and the author of Racing Yesterday (his account of training for the US Olympic Trials after age 40) and The Exercise Prescription (on the medicinal benefits of exercise). A World Champion and multi-time national champion rower, Andy has worked with everyone from elite athletes to individuals managing chronic conditions, orthopedic limitations, and age-related functional decline.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

Why do you believe most fitness programs are poorly designed for women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s?

What is the FitSpan Protocol and how does it differ from conventional fitness approaches?

What does "functional power" mean — and why does it matter more than intensity as we age?

What are the most common mistakes women make when trying to get fit after 40?

You competed for the US Olympic team after the age of 40 — what did that experience teach you about aging and performance?

What is one thing women can do this week to train smarter, not harder?

If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it!

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This episode is sponsored by Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.


Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist.- Become a health & fitness coach who finally speaks midlife women’s language. Learn how to design workouts that balance hormones that actually get results for women in menopause.

Connect with Flipping 50:

Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders

Instagram - @Flipping50TV

YouTube - @Flipping50TV

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The workout studies every woman over 50 needs to know may surprise you—and they could completely change how you think about exercise after menopause.

If you've been working harder but not seeing the same results you used to, the latest research explains exactly why.

We’ll talk about the 3 powerful studies that reveal what really works for building strength, improving body composition, and staying active as you age. You'll learn why more exercise isn't always better, how much strength training you actually need, and why recovery is one of your greatest fitness tools.

These workout studies every woman over 50 needs offer practical, science-backed strategies to help you get better results with less guesswork.

If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it!

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