#170: Is It Safe to Start Strength Training After 40?
02/06/2026 | 21 mins.
If the idea of strength training makes you nervous, bad knees, old injuries, being told you need to lift heavy, this episode is going to change how you think about it. I'm sharing some stories in this one. Mine, my dad's, and a few others that might surprise you. And I'm getting into the one thing about strength training that makes it fundamentally different from every other kind of exercise when it comes to safety. By the end you'll understand why this is actually one of the safest things you can do for your body right now, at whatever age and in whatever condition you're starting from.
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Resources mentioned: Lift-IT! 10-Day Strength Training Kickstart >
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#169: Can You Build Muscle After Menopause?
26/05/2026 | 17 mins.
Can you actually build muscle after menopause? Or have you missed your window? This is one of the most common questions I get. And I think it comes from a myth a lot of women still believe: that strength training is for younger people, and maybe even dangerous once you're in midlife. After helping hundreds of women get started lifting, this is a myth I really want to talk about. In this episode I get into what the research really says about muscle and menopause, why so many women are doing the work and still seeing nothing change, and what your body actually needs from you now that it's not 20 anymore. If you've been wondering whether it's too late for you, listen to this one.
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Resources Mentioned: Learn to Lift Strength Training Membership
Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Looking for a strength training program? Find the right one for you > Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Let's connect! Instagram > Facebook > YouTube > My website >
#168: What Tracking Revealed to My Clients About Their Diets
19/05/2026 | 7 mins.
What if dieting was actually easier than you thought? When the women in my Summer Shape Up coaching group started tracking what they ate, every one of them spotted something they hadn't noticed before. One was already doing keto AND intermittent fasting, was already losing weight, and tracking STILL revealed something important about her diet she was missing. In this short episode I share their real discoveries and why tracking might be the most useful thing you've never tried.
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Resources Mentioned: Midlife Fat Loss Formula POD167 | My Workouts Stopped Working at 49: Here's How I Fixed It Monthly Membership Lift-IT! 10-Day Beginner Intro to Strength Training ($27)
Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Looking for a strength training program? Find the right one for you > Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Let's connect! Instagram > Facebook > YouTube > My website >
#167: Why Your Workouts Aren't Working Anymore
12/05/2026 | 20 mins.
Are the workouts that used to work not working anymore? I've been there. At 49, my body changed. I didn't recognize myself anymore. My toned, lean, athletic physique suddenly turned blobby. And it was horrifying. I was not ready to give up though. I figured out how to turn things around. In this episode I'll explain how I changed my workouts and changed my body!
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Resources Mentioned: POD165 - The Truth About Cortisol Belly Fat (And How to Fix It) Adjustable Dumbbells I Recommend Lift-IT! 10-Day Beginner Intro to Strength Training ($27) Learn to Lift 10-Week Beginner Program My Strength Training Membership
Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Looking for a strength training program? Find the right one for you > Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Let's connect! Instagram > Facebook > YouTube > My website >
#166 | FAQs Nutrition & Weight Loss
05/05/2026 | 24 mins.
Spring is here, which means a lot of midlife women are thinking about losing a few pounds before bikini season. In this Q&A I answer four of the most common weight loss questions I get from midlife women: I've started eating more protein and lifting weights, but my weight is going UP. What's going on? I'm eating clean. Why am I not losing weight? How do I track meals like stews and soups when every serving has a different mix of ingredients? How do I choose a good protein powder, and how do I tell if it's actually high in protein?
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Resources mentioned: Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Recommended protein powders > Episode #165: The Truth About Cortisol Belly Fat (And How to Fix It) > Send me your thoughts 😃 Support the show Lose fat faster with my Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Looking for a strength training program? Find the right one for you > Get my free guide: How to Start Strength Training After 40 >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Let's connect! Instagram > Facebook > YouTube > My website >
About Menopause Strength Training & Fitness | 40+ Fitness for Women
About Menopause Strength Training & Fitness | 40+ Fitness for Women
About Menopause Strength Training & Fitness | 40+ Fitness for Women
If you’re a woman in perimenopause or menopause and are noticing that you’ve lost muscle tone and strength, are gaining belly fat, and the workouts that used to work suddenly don’t anymore — this is the podcast for you.You’ll learn how to work with your changing body so you can build strength, look toned, feel amazing in your body again and prepare to age strong for the decades ahead.Each week, host Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto shares science-backed and realistic ways to:• Strength train effectively • Build muscle, strength, and bone density • Adapt your workouts and eating habits to your changing body • Exercise to prepare your body for the decades aheadKnown for her efficient, effective, and no-nonsense coaching style, Lynn helps you cut through the noise and focus on what actually works so you get results without wasting time. Lynn has helped thousands of women start strength training, get stronger, and transform their bodies into something they feel proud of.Lynn is a Certified Menopause Fitness Coach and personal trainer. She graduated from Dartmouth College, where she majored in biochemistry and molecular biology and played Division I varsity lacrosse. Now 54 and postmenopausal, she knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle with these same changes — and how to turn things around.
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