Fit After 40: the Women’s Fitness & Health Revolution Podcast

Kinsey
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There is so much noise on the interweb these days about what women should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to their fitness and health. Not only is it all too often tied to shame and “fixing our bodies,” it can also be incredibly detrimental to our health and wellness. With over 10 Years of Fitness and Coaching Experience, host Kinsey helps you sorts through the BS and offers advice and actionable, tactile steps to support and build a better relationship to your amazing body through every stage of womanhood and break the cycle of keeping women in the dark about their extraordinary machines and revolutionize the way we move, eat and live. So that our daughters and our daughters daughters look in the mirror and feel exactly what they are : fierce, beautiful, capable of anything. The revolution starts here.

  1. 13h ago

    11 Surprising Benefits of Strength Training for Women Over 40

    Yes. Strength training makes us stronger...but it does so much more for our amazing body system-wide! Today we talk 11 surprising benefits of lifting weights at any age. Whether you are new to working out and looking to stay motivated, wondering if lifting weights is even for you in the first place (spoiler: it is), or have been at it for a while and want to remind yourself why you are in it for the long haul - this one is for you!   Learn how strength training supports our body, brain, metabolism and more through midlife and beyond!   PS! We are coming up on our 100th episode! HOLY COW! If you have a story about how the podcast has changed your life in someway big or small, please share to kinsey@fitafter40.info or dm me on instagram @kinsey.does.the.fitness. I think it would be super fun to do an episode of wins to share real stories of how small changes made real differences! I am so grateful to you!   00:00 Introduction and personal update from Kinsey 03:50 11 benefits of strength training for women over 40 05:10 Building muscle and bone as longevity organs 06:06  The decline of muscle and bone with age 07:32 Strength training and preventing frailty 08:02 Metabolic rate and fat reduction 09:24 Strength training and pain management 17:20 Brain health and cognitive benefits 19:16 Mood, self-esteem, and mental resilience 21:09 Living with strength and independence 23:04 Fall prevention and safety 26:03 Easier daily tasks and improved quality of life 28:26 Cardiovascular health and overall well-being 29:56 Shifting focus from body shrinking to strength and empowerment 34:16 The freedom of supporting your body through strength training 35:41 Summary of the 11 benefits and closing remarks

  2. Jul 23

    Walking's Role in Weight Loss, Strength, & Overall Health

    Today we are talking all things walking! For so many reasons, walking is an incredibly important form of movement we should be doing every day, if possible.   But is it all we need? Realistically, how big of a role does it play when it comes to weight loss, strength, bone health, overall health? That is exactly what we nerd out on today!   Podcasts referenced: 1. Hot Take on Under Desk Treadmills 2. 15 Non-Exercise Ways to Move Your Body & Improve Your Health

  3. Jul 18

    What to do if you can't stay consistent with exercise?

    One of the number one struggles I hear from women starting a workout routine is that they struggle with consistency. Maybe they are successful for the first 30, 60, 90 days, but then something happens, and it feels like they're back to zero. Sound familiar? You are not alone. Today I break down real like case studies from women at Fit Over 40 who have broken through the first 30, 90, 120 days and are still going strong and feeling results. Through life at its life-iest. Sickness. Vacation. Even Pregnancy. How do they do it? That's exactly what we talk about today, and spoiler...it isn't by hitting the gym every day and beating themselves up about missing a workout. A consistent approach over a lifetime is far more achievable with a gentle, realistic approach...and touch of accountability.   00:00 Introduction and personal update 02:52 The impact of perfectionism on fitness routines 04:22 Retention and consistency in group fitness 06:08 Understanding motivation and accountability 07:31 Adjusting workouts for energy and stress levels 09:28 The importance of manageable workout frequency 11:26 Creating accountability through scheduling and community 13:22 The behavior of showing up and identity shift 15:19 Reframing setbacks and missed days 17:15 The cumulative effect of small health habits 18:08 Closing thoughts and encouragement

  4. Jul 8

    4 Diet Myths (that beat up your metabolism) + Protein Basics!

    Every month, Fit After 40 members get access to an Educational Webinar. In the past we've deep dove into protein, mobility, pelvic health, and MORE. Today's podcast is a recording from our May Webinar with Metabolic Health & Weight Loss Coach Brandi Sheehan.  She busts through 4 of the biggest diet Myths that have wrecked havoc on our metabolisms for decades. I had to share this webinar with the pod, because Brandi didn't just debunk the junk, she talked about why these myths are straight up harmful to our metabolic health.    Better yet?  She gives you realistic, sustainable, SUPPORTIVE, action steps to take instead!   Thanks to a listener question, we cap off the session on a mini masterclass on protein and how to help support blood sugar. Check out & Follow Brandi: IG: Brandi.Sheehan.Health FB: Brandi Sheehan  Brandi Sheehan Health: Fat Loss Metabolic Repair Try your first session of Fit After 40 on the house!  Online or In Person

  5. Jul 1

    6 Principles of Strength Training in Perimenopause & Beyond

    Today we talk the 6 principles of Strength Training (and muscle build). Spoiler: while the ep is titled "in Perimenopause & Beyond," these principles apply at every age and stage of life! You don't have to do these perfectly, but to see lasting results over a lifetime, we do need to be incorporating all 6 of these principles at all times. We also chat about: How group fitness tends to get these wrong when it comes to building strength and muscle Why short 30-75 day challenges fail in creating real change How to get move heavy weights through multi-joint, compound movements (squats, deadlifts, presses, etc) without injury Why we plateau when we are follow youtube or peloton workouts ...and so...much...more   Episodes referenced: 10 Tips for Starting Fitness in Perimenopause & Beyond Your first 90 days of strength training: what results can you actually expect? 5 Ways to Progressive Overload at Home (how to get stronger without a gym) Cracking the Sleep Code with Michelle White 4 Types of Exercise, But Only 1 Builds Muscle... Better w/ Dr. Stephanie Estima: HRT Can't Fix Your Ligaments

  6. Jun 24

    10 Tips for Starting Fitness in Perimenopause & Beyond

    Today, we are talking the Top 10 Tips for getting started with Fitness in Perimenopause & Beyond. This list is a culmination of things I have learned the hard way (aka the biggest mistakes I've made that affected my health, happiness, and gains), plus mistakes my clients have made that have wasted time, money, and energy + how to avoid them. A lot of the list comes from unlearning a lot of what we have come to believe fitness "should be," but actually gets in our way. Good news. You are going to walk away with a much more approachable, far less time consuming, and an incredibly more sustainable approach to life long fitness.  Better news? These tips can help you get started at ANY age. Side note? As with most things, health and fitness, even though this podcast is dedicated to my ladies in the menopausal transition, these tips apply to starting fitness at any age or stage!   Not sure where to start?  Check out a complimentary session with Fit After 40! Also mentioned in the pod: My sister, Hannah Diment's, massage studio: Lore Massage Sanctuary for Women

  7. Jun 17

    Menopause Questions You Never Knew to Ask, But Need To Know...

    Today's podcast is a straight-up Menopause Masterclass. It is a recording from a Live Webinar featuring 4 Menopause Experts from 4 different backgrounds. In this Webinar, each of the experts asks the others one question they have either always wanted to know or know their clients should know, but didn't know to ask.   The Experts: Sara Larson: Menopause Educator, Advocate, & Coach Dr. Christa Gray: Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Kinsey Diment: NASM CPT, Menopause Coaching Specialist Lindsey Mehran: DNP, RN, CNP, MSCP We go deep on everything from HRT, to autoimmune v perimenopause, to how to find a provider in a rural area, when perimenopause really starts (ps it's earlier than you think), to how to get started with fitness (+ actually stick to it), to vaginal estrogen, to medical menopause, and MORE.   Grab a notebook and pen, and prepare to listen to this on repeat. Class is in session. How to find the Experts:   SARA LARSON: Website Instagram LinkedIn Substack   DR. CHRISTA GRAY Book a FREE 15 minute Discovery Call Instagram KINSEY DIMENT Website Instagram   LINDSEY MEHRAN Instagram

  8. Jun 10

    4 Steps to Support your Body in Perimenopause & Beyond

    Today we are talking the 4 steps to take one at a time to set your body up for success in perimenopause and beyond. Good news - you don't have to wait till perimenopause to get started, and honestly, the sooner the better! This is a must listen for anyone looking to take care of their body. At the end of the day, our bodies are our machines. The way we move them, fuel them, care for them, it dictates the way they age. The goal of today's podcast isn't to give you a TOTAL life overhaul. It is to offer 4 steps for you to approach at YOUR OWN pace. The trick? Don't climb to the next step until your current step feels like a no-brainer. These aren't just steps to change your body. They're steps to change your behavior and take care of your body for a lifetime.   PODCASTS to listen to: Why Muscle is a non-negotiable after 40 The 3 S's to Help Beginners Nail Resistance Training 15 Non- Exercise Ways to move your body and improve your health #1 Change for Metabolic Health

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There is so much noise on the interweb these days about what women should and shouldn’t be doing when it comes to their fitness and health. Not only is it all too often tied to shame and “fixing our bodies,” it can also be incredibly detrimental to our health and wellness. With over 10 Years of Fitness and Coaching Experience, host Kinsey helps you sorts through the BS and offers advice and actionable, tactile steps to support and build a better relationship to your amazing body through every stage of womanhood and break the cycle of keeping women in the dark about their extraordinary machines and revolutionize the way we move, eat and live. So that our daughters and our daughters daughters look in the mirror and feel exactly what they are : fierce, beautiful, capable of anything. The revolution starts here.

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