Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ · Everyday Wellness™

Ep. 541 Why Your Diet and Workouts Stopped Working – The Shocking Truth About Muscle Loss in Women with Linda Alexander | Menopause & Strength Training

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips
Linda reveals why strength training, not cardio, is the key to building muscle as women age.
Cynthia Thurlow interviews her personal trainer, Linda Alexander, about the unique challenges women face in midlife regarding muscle loss, strength training, and nutrition. They discuss why traditional diets and workouts often stop working, the importance of mindset, and practical tips for building muscle and maintaining health during perimenopause and menopause.

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A practical strength-training conversation for middle-aged women and older adults.

This episode keeps things practical from start to finish. Cynthia Thurlow and Linda Alexander focus on training middle-aged women and older adults, with enough detail on strength work, recovery, mindset, simple nutrition, and the tradeoffs of intermittent fasting to make the…

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If your workouts feel effective but your body says otherwise.

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