Who's Really Fighting for You? How to Sort the Noise in Women's Fitness

Flipping 50 the Stronger Way

August 7, 2026 ∙ 68 mins

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The noise in women's fitness has never been louder—and if you're wondering who to trust, you're not alone.  Every scroll seems to deliver a new expert, a new rule, or a new warning that contradicts the last one, leaving many women feeling more confused than confident.  Let’s cut through the hype to help you understand why these conflicting messages exist and how to evaluate them without getting pulled into the latest trend. You'll learn a practical way to separate evidence from opinion so you can make informed decisions that actually support your health, strength, and longevity.  Instead of adding to the noise in women's fitness, this conversation gives you the clarity and confidence to focus on what truly matters If this episode made you flip your workout routine — share it! 👉 Post to your stories, tag @Flipping50TV in Instagram and share the episode to your best friend. 👉 Meet other women, who are done with outdated fitness advice, at Flipping50 Facebook Group. 👉 Subscribe, share, and leave a review if you’re ready to flip the script on Flipping 50 The Stronger Way. Connect with Flipping 50: Facebook Group - Flipping50 Insiders Instagram - @Flipping50TV YouTube - @Flipping50TV More Episodes - Flipping 50 The Stronger Way Voices Discussed in this Episode: Dr. Stuart Phillips & Dr. Martin Gibala — Exercise Science podcast (McMaster University) Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple — drlaurencs.com | @drlaurencs | MASS Research Review Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan — UNC Chapel Hill, Exercise and Sport Science Dr. Jessica Knurick — @drjessicaknurick | jessicaknurick.com Dr. Stacy Sims — drstacysims.com | ROAR (book) Dr. Gabrielle Lyon — drgabriellelyon.com | Forever Strong (book) Alisa Vitti — floliving.com | WomanCode (book) Dr. Mark Hyman — drhyman.com References: Journal of Applied Physiology. 2016, PMID: 27174923. Journal of Applied Physiology. 2025, PMID: 40013418. Journal of Human Kinetics. 2020, PMID: 33312275. Frontiers in Physiology. 2017, PMID: 28611677. Lipids in Health and Disease. 2024, PMID: 39267068. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. 2012, PMID: 22889633. Episodes Mentioned: Dr. Stuart Phillips on Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina (2025) Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple on Movement Logic Podcast with Dr. Sarah Court (2025) Dr. Martin Gibala on  The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show (2023) Other Episodes You Might Like: Previous Episode - Why Doing More Exercise Can Backfire After 50 More Like This: This Will Blow Your Mind About Aging - in a Good Way! How I Change Exercise for Adrenal Fatigue (women over 40) What I Would Do to Boost Fat Burning Over 40, 50 or 60 (I’m 62) Resources: Not sure you’re doing what is best for you right now? Get a 90-Minute Ultimate Consultation with Debra. Together, you formulate the actual plan that will work for you! Use Flipping 50 Scorecard & Guide to measure what matters with an easy at-home self-assessment test you can do in minutes.

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August 7, 2026

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68 mins
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Flipping 50 the Stronger Way

The podcast for women in menopause and beyond who want to change the way they age. Fitness, wellness, and health science put into practical tips you can use today. You still got it, girl!

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