This episode is a little different — I’m sharing a clip from one of my recent masterclasses where I busted some of the most common myths about strength training.These myths hold so many women back from building the strength, muscle, and confidence they want in midlife. In this episode, I explain why they aren’t true — and what to do instead.The 5 myths I bust in this episode:Soreness and “feeling the burn” mean you had a good workoutLight weights and high reps will “tone” your muscles, while heavy weights make you bulkyCombo moves give you more bang for your buckConstant variety is better than repeating the same exercisesAny workout “with weights” builds muscleCome listen to why these don’t hold up and the smarter ways to train instead.If this helped you, share it with 2 friends: that’s how the show grows!Resources mentioned:Past episode on progressive overload: Episode #114Send me your thoughts 😃Support the show SPECIAL: 10% OFF Learn to Lift programs. Sign up here >> If you have experience lifting weights, join my monthly membership >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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#135: How to Tell if Your Workouts Are Actually Building Muscle & Strength
Not all workouts build muscle even if they feel hard.In this episode, I look at ways to tell if your training is actually helping you build muscle and strength or just making you sweat.You’ll learn:Why soreness, sweat, and ‘feeling the burn’ don’t mean you’re getting stronger4 real signs your workouts are building strength and muscleHow to track your workouts (and why that matters more than you think)Red flags that your current routine might not be effective at building muscle & strengthWhat to change if you suspect your workout is not effectiveIf you're not seeing results — or you're wondering whether your strength training is actually working — this episode will help you know what to look for, and what to do next.Resources mentioned:Episode #121: Are You Strength Training or Just Working Out with Weights? >Episode #106: How to take form videos > Free strength training tracker >How to take progress pictures > Flip stick (to stick your phone onto various surfaces) > Learn to Lift Programs > Send me your thoughts 😃Support the show SPECIAL: 10% OFF Learn to Lift programs. Sign up here >> If you have experience lifting weights, join my monthly membership >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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#134: How I’d Start Strength Training If I Were 49 Again
If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s thinking about starting strength training (or trying to figure out why it’s not working the way you hoped), this episode is for you.At 49, I realized that the workouts I’d been doing for years - BodyPump, bootcamp, and follow-along "strength training" videos - weren’t enough to build real muscle or get the toned, athletic look I wanted.In this episode, I share:The biggest mistakes I made when I first tried to build muscle in midlifeWhat finally made a difference (and why my results came faster once I changed my approach)How you can skip the trial-and-error and start seeing better results nowIf you’re still stuck doing random workouts or not sure what “proper strength training” actually looks like, listen in — and then join my free Lift-Off! 🚀 challenge to try it for yourself.Resources mentioned:Join the free challenge > Learn more about the Midlife Fat Loss Formula > Send me your thoughts 😃Support the show SPECIAL: 10% OFF Learn to Lift programs. Sign up here >> If you have experience lifting weights, join my monthly membership >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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#133: Aging Well Starts with These 3 Kinds of Exercise
If you want to stay active, independent, and thriving into your 50s, 60s, and beyond — the type of exercise you do matters.In this episode, I walk you through the three types of exercise every woman should include in her routine: strength training, cardio, and balance.These three types of movement work together to help you protect your body, keep you functional, and enjoy the lifestyle you want for the decades ahead.You’ll learn:Why having a “bank of muscle” is essential for aging well and staying independentThe simple sprint interval training formulaHow to sneak in balance training without adding anything extra to your to-do listEnjoy the show!Resources mentioned:POD67: Sprint Interval TrainingPOD90: BalanceSend me your thoughts 😃Support the show SPECIAL: 10% OFF Learn to Lift programs. Sign up here >> If you have experience lifting weights, join my monthly membership >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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#132: Should You Be Lifting Heavy? What Midlife Women Need to Know
Feeling confused about what “lifting heavy” really means?Social media is full of advice — one post says women in midlife must lift heavy. The next warns us not to. So… what’s the truth?In this episode, I get personal and real about a question I hear all the time: How heavy do I actually need to lift?I walk you through the three biggest factors that influence how much weight you should be using — and spoiler: it’s not about keeping up with what you see on Instagram.You’ll hear:Why it’s not useful to compare your strength to someone else’s (including mine!)The difference your background and history with strength training can makeThe role of genetics, body fat percentage, and lifestyle choices in how your results show upMy recommendation for when to go up in weightsEnjoy the show!Send me your thoughts 😃Support the show SPECIAL: 10% OFF Learn to Lift programs. Sign up here >> If you have experience lifting weights, join my monthly membership >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/
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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