Inspire Fitness

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The Podcast is for women over age 40 who want to get fit, lose fat & gain confidence.  The Inspire Fitness Podcast host, Casey Young, is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Personal Trainer. Casey is passionate about helping women become healthy, strong & confident. She is a mom to 3 teenage boys & is married. She is owner & founder of Inspire Health & Wellness and offers virtual nutrition coaching & a virtual fitness program to women worldwide.

  1. 5d ago

    Zone 2 Cardio: The Cardio You Actually Need After 45 (And Exactly How to Do It)

    Last week I told you that cardio can't be your whole plan in midlife. This week I'm telling you exactly what the cardio piece should look like. If you missed last week's episode on why your body stopped responding to cardio in perimenopause, go back and listen - the link is in the show notes. This episode picks up right where that one left off. The answer to "what cardio should I actually be doing" is simpler than you think. It's called Zone 2. And it is specifically, almost perfectly suited to the body you have right now. In this episode you'll learn: What Zone 2 cardio actually is - and the simple talk test that tells you if you're in itWhy Zone 2 burns fat without spiking cortisol, and why that distinction is everything after 45What counts as Zone 2 and what doesn't - including why your summer walks might already qualifyThe exact weekly structure that combines Zone 2 with three strength sessions per week - with real time numbers, not vague adviceHow long your Zone 2 sessions should be, how often, and whether to do them on the same day as strength trainingWhere HIIT fits in - and why it should be a condiment, not the main courseThree strength sessions. Two to three Zone 2 sessions. That's your week. That's the framework that works with your hormones, protects your muscle, and burns fat efficiently - for the long term. Now you know exactly what it looks like. Ready to train with a program that has already put this all together for you? Find us at inspirehw.com  Shop Legion Supplements with promo code "Inspire": https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/zwo48 Last week's episode: Why Cardio Isn't Enough Anymore Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspire-fitness/id1731207251?i=1000773856308 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xTCQfbWNJVa1sOb1OSvG1?si=bo3ILdl1SDaMWSpJR5qzSA  Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    22 min

  2. Jun 23

    Why Cardio Isn't Enough Anymore - What Women 45+ Actually Need

    You've been showing up. Walking, running, spinning, moving. You're sweating consistently - and your body has stopped responding the way it used to. Here's what most women don't realize: it's not a discipline problem. It's a hormone problem. And the solution isn't more cardio. It's a completely different approach. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why cardio stops working as a fat loss strategy in perimenopause - and what to do instead. You'll learn: What estrogen decline actually does to your muscle mass and metabolism - and why it changes everything about how you should be trainingWhat strength training does for your hormones, your metabolism, your bone density, and your body composition that cardio simply cannotWhat a realistic, effective strength-focused week actually looks like - without spending an hour in the gymThe difference between maintaining and actually progressing -and why it matters more than most women realizeWhy the women who feel genuinely different by the end of summer are almost never the ones who ran more milesCardio is not the enemy. But if it's been your whole plan, now you know why it hasn't been enough. Your body isn't failing you. It's asking for something different. In today's episode, we talk about what that is. Join us in Inspire Fitness- use promo code SUMMER20 to Save $20 on your first month: https://inspirehw.com/inspire-fitness Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    21 min

  3. Jun 16

    5 Reasons You Can't Stop Eating at Night

    It's mid-June. The evenings are long, the days are warm, and by 8pm you're sitting on the porch - and the kitchen is calling your name. If night eating is your biggest struggle right now, this episode is for you. Here's what most women don't know: night eating is almost never a willpower problem. It's almost always something that happened earlier in the day that your body is now trying to compensate for. And when you understand what's actually driving it, you can finally fix it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 5 real reasons you can't stop eating at night - and what to do about each one. You'll learn: Why under-eating during the day is setting you up to eat everything in sight by 8pm - and why summer makes this worseThe specific role low protein plays in nighttime hunger and cravingsWhy exhaustion drives you toward food - and what's happening in your brain (and your hormones) when it doesHow to recognize emotional eating even when it doesn't look like what you think it looks likeWhat blood sugar crashes have to do with late-night cravings - and the simple fix that changes everythingThis episode won't shame you for struggling with this. It will help you understand it - and give you real tools to break the cycle. Night eating is not a character flaw. It's a signal. Let's figure out what it's trying to tell you. Join us for 9 weeks of summer workouts! Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/inspire-fitness Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    25 min

  4. Jun 9

    The Version of You That Almost Gave Up Last Month - Let's Talk About Her

    It's June. Summer just started. And if you made it here - through the hard weeks, the missed workouts, the moments you almost quit - I want you to hear something: You are closer than you think. This episode isn't about strategy. It's about the messy, unglamorous middle stretch of a fitness journey - the part nobody talks about - and what it actually takes to push through it when motivation is gone and results feel far away. In this episode, I'm talking directly to the woman who almost gave up. Maybe she did, for a little while. And she's here anyway. That matters more than she knows. You'll hear: Why the middle of a fitness journey is the hardest place to be - and why it's also where everything is decidedThe real reason June feels so hard for so many women (and why it's not what you think)Why waiting to feel ready before you start again is the one thing keeping you stuckHow to shrink the target and build momentum without burning out in 10 daysWhy the version of summer you thought you'd have by now is holding you backHow to use the season instead of fighting itYou haven't missed anything. Summer just started. And what you do in the next 8 weeks is going to matter. Let's talk about it. Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    19 min

  5. Jun 2

    Stop Doing These 7 Things Immediately If You Want to Lose Fat in Perimenopause

    Summer is here. The cookouts, the lake trips, the photos - all of it. And if you're still feeling stuck in your body right now, this episode is for you. Here's what most women don't realize- the rules of your body have changed in perimenopause - and the strategies that worked in your 30s are actively working against you now. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 7 things I'd stop doing immediately if I wanted to lose fat in perimenopause. None of them have to do with trying harder. And none of them require a perfect week, a Monday, or a fresh start in September. You'll learn: Why eating too little is quietly sabotaging your results - and what to do insteadWhy leading with cardio is keeping your body stuckHow skipping protein at breakfast sets you up to struggle all day longWhy summer weekends might be undoing your weekdays - and the one shift that changes everythingWhat poor sleep is actually doing to your hormones, your cravings, and your midsectionWhy program hopping feels like progress but produces noneWhy waiting until fall is the one thing I'd stop doing immediatelyYou don't have to fix all seven things today. Pick the one that hits closest to home and start there. Your body is not broken. You just needed better information. Now you have it. Ready to stop guessing and train with a plan built specifically for this season? Join us for Start Summer Strong: https://inspirehw.com/start-summer-strong Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    22 min

  6. May 26

    Gas Stations, Bleachers, and Road Trips - How to Keep Your Nutrition and Movement on Track All Summer

    Gas stations. Bleachers. Road trips. Concession stands. Hotel rooms. Golf courses. Beach days. Summer is the season that derails more women than any other time of year. Not because they stop caring. Because the structure that holds everything together completely disappears. In this episode Casey delivers your complete summer survival guide - practical, specific, and built for real life. Whether you're driving cross-country, sitting at a ballfield all weekend, or navigating a schedule that looks nothing like your normal routine - this episode gives you a plan for both your nutrition and your movement all summer long. You'll learn: The summer mindset shift that separates women who maintain their progress from women who restart every SeptemberYour gas station survival guide -the specific items to grab and what to skipFast food drive-through anchors for road trips - plus how to use AI to map out your food stops before you leave the drivewayHow to eat at sporting events without living at the concession standA simple summer movement strategy that keeps your strength training consistent even when your schedule isn'tThe bleacher workout, the hotel room workout, and the two-day rule that keeps the gap small all summerSummer is not the enemy of your health goals. Summer without a strategy is. This is your strategy. Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    24 min

  7. May 19

    The High Protein Trap: How to Shop Smarter and Stop Wasting Money

    You're standing in the grocery store. You pick up the bar with "HIGH PROTEIN" across the front in bold letters. You put it in your cart. You're doing the right thing. Except -are you? The "high protein" label has become one of the most overused and misleading claims in the food industry. There is no regulated standard for what it means. Any brand can put it on any package - regardless of what's actually inside. And for women in midlife who depend on protein to protect their muscle, support their metabolism, and stabilize their energy - getting this wrong has real consequences. In this episode Casey breaks down exactly how to read a protein label so you know what you're actually buying - walks through the product categories where the gap between marketing and reality is widest - and introduces a free tool you can use from your phone to evaluate any product in 30 seconds. You'll learn: Why "high protein" on a label means almost nothing -and what to look at insteadA simple 4-question label check you can run in under 60 seconds at the storeWhich protein sources are worth your money and which are just fillerThe truth about protein bars, flavored yogurts, high protein cereals, shakes, and snack foodsHow to use AI to evaluate any product or compare two options before it goes in your cartHow added sugar is hiding inside products that look like smart protein choicesYou walked into the store doing the right thing. By the end of this episode - you'll walk out actually doing it. Shop Legion Supplements Here: https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/zwo48 Inspire Nutrition: https://inspirehw.com/nutrition Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    23 min

  8. May 12

    You Can Dine Out and Still Hit Your Goals - Here's Exactly How to Order at Any Restaurant

    It's Tuesday night. You just got stuck at work and had to pick up a prescription for your mother. You're exhausted, you haven't eaten, and the only thing between you and a complete breakdown is a drive-through or a restaurant with a 20-minute wait. There is no meal prep waiting at home. There is just a menu and a decision. If that scene sounds familiar - this episode is going to change how you handle it. In this episode Casey breaks down exactly what to order at any restaurant - fast food, casual dining chains, and nicer sit-down restaurants - using a simple framework that works every single time. Plus a tool you can use right now from your phone that gives you personalized menu recommendations for wherever you are in 30 seconds flat. You'll learn: The five-part framework for ordering at any restaurant that keeps you on track without making the meal miserableSpecific recommendations at Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Applebees, Chili's, Texas Roadhouse, and moreThe bread basket strategy that removes the hardest decision before you even sit downHow to handle date night and special occasion dinners without anxiety or guiltHow to use AI as your personal menu navigator - the exact prompts to use so you always walk in with a planEating out is not the enemy. Eating out without a strategy is. And after this episode - you'll always have one. 📲 Find Casey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr 🎙️ Subscribe so you never miss an episode 💬 Share this episode with a woman who needs it Join us in the Inspire Fitness program: Use the link here: https://inspirehw.com/  Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit.nutritionist?igsh=MTJqZXhjODR2ZzduaA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Casey.Young.RD.CPT?mibextid=LQQJ4d

    22 min
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The Podcast is for women over age 40 who want to get fit, lose fat & gain confidence.  The Inspire Fitness Podcast host, Casey Young, is a Registered Dietitian & Certified Personal Trainer. Casey is passionate about helping women become healthy, strong & confident. She is a mom to 3 teenage boys & is married. She is owner & founder of Inspire Health & Wellness and offers virtual nutrition coaching & a virtual fitness program to women worldwide.

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  • Creator
    Casey
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Inspire Fitness
  • Show Website
    Inspire Fitness

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