Menopause Strength Training & Fitness | 40+ Fitness for Women

Coach Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto

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 ahead Known 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.

  1. MAR 10

    #158: Strength Training After 40 What to Expect in Your First 90 Days

    How long does it actually take to see results when you start strength training after 40? In this episode, I walk through what I’ve seen happen over and over again after helping hundreds of women start lifting weights through my one-to-one coaching, group coaching, and my Learn to Lift program. We look at what the first 90 days of strength training typically look like for women who are just getting started, including the kinds of changes many women begin to notice during those first 10–12 weeks. You’ll get a clearer picture of what realistic progress can look like in the early stages of strength training and the signs that your training is working. And if you’ve been working out with weights for a while but you’re not noticing these kinds of changes, this episode will also help you evaluate what you’re doing and whether something in your program might need to change. Enjoy the show! Resources MentionedLift-IT! 10-Day Intro to Strength TrainingLearn to Lift 10-week beginner strength training programEpisode #114: Progressive Overload Send me your thoughts 😃 If you’re enjoying the podcast, and would like to support my work please consider buying me a cup of coffee – link’s in the show notes!  Try out strength training with Lift-IT! My 10-day Intro to Strength Training >> Learn to Lift with my 10-week beginner program >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Support the show: Buy me a coffee >>

    19 min
  2. MAR 3

    #157: Why You Gain Belly Fat in Menopause & How to Reduce It

    If you’ve noticed your waistline changing in midlife and wondered whether this is “just menopause,” you’re not alone. Belly fat is one of the most common and frustrating changes women experience in perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, I break down some of the key factors contributing to this and what you can realistically do about it. We talk about: How changing estrogen levels affect fat distributionWhat’s really happening with your metabolismThe role of muscle lossWhy daily movement matters more than you thinkBy the end of this episode, you’ll understand why this is happening, stop blaming the wrong things, and have concrete steps you can start taking this week to turn it around. --- Resources mentioned: Walkpad I use >Midlife Fat Loss Formula mini course >Podcast episode: Why You Can’t Exercise Your Way to Weight Loss Episode #51: Earning your food with exercise: why burning calories does not work.Lift IT! my 10-Day Introduction to Strength Training (use code PODCAST7 to get it for just $7)Send me your thoughts 😃 If you’re enjoying the podcast, and would like to support my work please consider buying me a cup of coffee – link’s in the show notes!  Try out strength training with Lift-IT! My 10-day Intro to Strength Training >> Learn to Lift with my 10-week beginner program >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Support the show: Buy me a coffee >>

    20 min
  3. FEB 24

    #156: Strength Training Terms Explained: What Matters & What Doesn't

    If you’ve started strength training, you’ve probably seen terms like RPE, RIR, volume, frequency, training to failure, unilateral vs bilateral, lengthened position training, drop sets… and wondered: Do I actually need to care about this? In this episode, I walk you through the most common strength training terms you’ll see online and explain them in plain English.  More importantly, I tell you which ones really matter if you're a woman in midlife whose goal is to build muscle, get stronger, improve your health, and prepare your body for the decades ahead. If you’re in your first year or two of lifting, this will help you stop overthinking and focus on what actually moves the needle. I cover: What a program really is and why it mattersSets, reps, rep ranges, and what “lifting heavy” actually meansTraining close to failure vs going to failureFrequency and volumeRPE and reps in reserveLengthened vs shortened trainingUnilateral vs bilateral trainingPartials and drop sets And I’ll tell you what you need to care about, and what you can safely ignore for now. If you want to lift in a way that builds real strength and muscle in midlife without getting lost in jargon, this episode is for you. Send me your thoughts 😃 If you’re enjoying the podcast, and would like to support my work please consider buying me a cup of coffee – link’s in the show notes!  Try out strength training with Lift-IT! My 10-day Intro to Strength Training >> Learn to Lift with my 10-week beginner program >> Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >> Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>> Support the show: Buy me a coffee >>

    24 min
4.6
out of 5
76 Ratings

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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 ahead Known 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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