#123: Bulking & Cutting - should you be doing it?
Should you bulk to build muscle? And then go into a cut to get toned? These phrases are everywhere online — but are they actually helpful for women in midlife? In episode 123 of 40+ Fitness for Women, I explain what bulking and cutting are and explain why these bodybuilding tactics don't make sense for most women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. I also touch on something that’s been bothering me — the subtle promotion of GLP-1 microdosing by fitness influencers who should know better. In this...
17 Kesä 18min
#121: Are You Strength Training - or Just Working Out with Weights?
There’s a lot of noise out there about “strength training” — but are you really doing it? If your workouts involve dumbbells, sweat, and a fast pace… you might just be doing cardio with weights. And if you’re not following certain key principles, you're missing out on the true benefits of strength training. In this episode, I break down: The key differences between strength training and working out with weightsWhat proper strength training looks likeWhy workouts like BodyPump or random YouTub...
3 Kesä 20min
#120: What to Do When Your Strength Training Program Changes – and Why You Shouldn’t Just Jump In
When it’s time to swap out an exercise in your program — whether to freshen things up or work your muscles in a new way — it’s easy to assume you can go just as hard as before. But here’s the truth: even if you’re strong, your body needs time to adapt to a new movement. Especially in midlife, when old injuries and cranky joints are more common. Diving in too fast can set you back. In episode 120, I walk you through: Why sticking with the same exercises for 8–12 weeks is key to progressHow to ...
27 Touko 11min
#119: Protein: Why It Matters, How Much You Need, and Practical Tips to Eat Enough
Struggling to get enough protein in your day? Most of us aren’t eating enough — and how do I know? Because it’s almost impossible to do without conscious effort and some level of meal planning. So let’s talk about protein. In this episode, I share: Why protein is especially important in midlifeHow much you really needHow to calculate your daily targetWhat to look for in a good protein powderA practical, real-life way to plan your meals to hit your protein goal without stress P.S. If you have...
20 Touko 23min
#118: The Love-Hate Relationship We Have with Our Bodies (And What Helped Me Change It)
This episode is a little more personal. I’m talking about something so many of us carry quietly: the complicated relationship we’ve had with our bodies for decades. From pinching belly fat as a teen to being picked last in PE to trying to “fix” the things we don’t like… it’s a journey so many midlife women know all too well. In this episode, I’m sharing my own story - how sports and strength training helped me shift from hating parts of my body to actually loving what it could do. Not just in...
13 Touko 17min
#117: Factors That Impact Your Strength Training Results (Part 2: Lifestyle Choices that Matter)
When it comes to seeing results from strength training, what you do outside of your workouts matters just as much as what happens during them—especially in midlife. In part 2 of this series, I’m walking you through the lifestyle choices that either support or slow down your progress. These aren’t trendy hacks or extreme routines. They’re the kinds of everyday habits that help your body recover, build muscle, and feel better overall. You’ll learn: Why recovery time is when your muscles actuall...
6 Touko 21min
#116: Factors That Impact Your Strength Training Results (Part 1: Things you can & can't control)
When will I see results? And how can I get there faster? These are questions everyone asks when starting strength training - and in this episode, we’re diving into the real answers. If you’ve been lifting weights and wondering whether it’s working (or why your progress isn’t matching someone else’s), this episode is for you. In part 1 of this 2-part series, I'm looking at the real factors that influence your results. Some are completely out of your control (like your age and muscle fibe...
29 Huhti 25min
