Tina's SurThrival Guide to Health over 40

Tina Tang

I'm Tina Tang, a fit at 55 online strength coach. This podcast is my SurThrival Guide to health over 40 where I’ll share things I wish my mom had told me and where I’ll be interviewing experts to give us thoughtful guidance about aging well physically & mentally. New episode drops once a week. If you haven’t already, subscribe!

  1. 2d ago

    As Plyo Queen, My Beef with "Jump for Bone Density" content

    I have beef with all the "jump for bone density" content flooding my Instagram feed — and I bet yours too. My problem isn't the jumping. It's how it's being sold: sterile, medicinal, like a chore instead of something fun. I get into my own osteopenia diagnosis (surprising, since I was doing everything "right"), why compliance framing doesn't work, why stomping isn't jumping, and the three real reasons I've stuck with plyometrics for over three years. Where to find me or work with me: Join my Sunday Strong newsletter: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Episodes drop once a week.

  2. Aug 5

    The Elbow Update: Post Surgery Lessons About Grit And Why That Wins

    I had elbow surgery 3 weeks ago after 14 months of physical therapy to avoid it. Here's the update: what occupational therpay looks like right after waking up, why my surgeon says most patients don't follow his own instructions, and the "boring" truth behind actually healing. Same lesson as jump training: no miracle moment, just the reps, over and over. Get on my Sunday Strong newsletter here: ⁠https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter Where to find me or work with me: Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule Episodes drop once a week.

  3. Jul 27

    What 37 Years of Keeping in Touch Got Me

    My "French nephew" Hector has been staying with us for 8 days in our small one-bedroom railroad apartment. I anticipated it might be hard as I've never had a guest this long. Instead it's been completely easy, and it's got me thinking about why: it's not luck, it's not really about me — it's 18 years of parenting from his mom, my "French sister" from a study abroad 37 years ago. This shortie episode applauds good parenting and my gratitude of staying in touch. Get on my Sunday Strong newsletter here: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter Where to find me or work with me: Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Episodes drop once a week.

  4. Jul 21

    After 3 Docs, I Found the Elbow Guy

    Sharing a story about my surgery and finding providers who care. I had elbow surgery a few days ago — after a year of PT, a doctor who spent two minutes with me, and another who didn't even read my chart before scheduling surgery. This week: the doctor who finally got it right, why he sat in the room until I ran out of questions, and why you can't skip advocating for your own body — no matter what part of it. Hop into my Sunday Strong newsletter here: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter Where to find me or work with me: Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule Episodes drop once a week.

  5. Jul 14

    Osteoporosis, Ozempic, and What "Lift Heavy" Actually Means

    Two types of women are calling me lately. One just got diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia and is following doctor's orders. The other is on a GLP-1 like Zepbound or Ozempic, lost significant weight, and is wondering why her body doesn't look the way she expected. Both need strength training. In this episode I talk about what's actually happening in each scenario — the real science behind bone building, muscle loss, and why "lift heavy" is some of the most unhelpful advice out there if no one explains what it means. Join my Sunday Strong newsletter here: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter Where to find me or work with me: Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule Episodes drop once a week.

  6. Jul 8

    The Advantage of Starting Over Twice - Career Pivots

    I've started from scratch three times — Wall Street, jewelry store, personal trainer. And it turns out, doing it twice before was the best preparation for doing it again. In this episode I talk about why year one of anything is an investment, not a measuring stick — and why you are not failing just because you're not profitable yet. Where to find me or work with me: Website: IronStrongFitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule Episodes drop once a week.

  7. Jun 15

    What to Actually Eat in Your 50s (No, You Don't Need to Cut Carbs)

    I sat down with Kristen Arnold — board-certified sports dietitian, former pro cyclist, and someone who has spent 10 years helping women fuel smarter — and we got into all of it: why carbs are not the enemy, what's actually behind those evening cravings, how to eat around your workouts without obsessing over timing, and why eating less is probably not the answer to menopause weight gain. Practical, evidence-based, and zero BS. About Kristen Arnold: Kristen Arnold is a board-certified sports dietitian and former professional cyclist who's been helping women fuel smarter since 2015. She runs a private practice, sportsnutritionforwomen.com, where she and her team work with women at every level — from casual gym-goers to Olympians — using evidence-based nutrition to help them feel and perform their best. Instagram: @sportsnutritionforwomen Sports Nutrition Coaching: sportsnutritionforwomen.com Where to find me or work with me: Website:https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/Instagram: @IronStrongFit Small group strength training in Jersey City: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/schedule Episodes drop once a week.

    What to Actually Eat in Your 50s (No, You Don't Need to Cut Carbs)

  8. May 20

    3 Days in Toronto with Acquaintances and Why You Say Yes to Invites

    I just got back from a long weekend in Toronto with three kettlebell coaches I barely knew — and it turned into one of my favorite trips ever. This episode is about what happened when I said yes to an invite I wasn't sure about, what I learned about showing up in person, and why easy is exactly why it was enjoyable. This is your sign to say YES to invites. Where to find me or work with me: Get on my Sunday Strong newsletter: https://www.ironstrongfitness.net/newsletter Website: https://ironstrongfitness.net Instagram: @IronStrongFit Episodes drop once a week.

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I'm Tina Tang, a fit at 55 online strength coach. This podcast is my SurThrival Guide to health over 40 where I’ll share things I wish my mom had told me and where I’ll be interviewing experts to give us thoughtful guidance about aging well physically & mentally. New episode drops once a week. If you haven’t already, subscribe!

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