Episodes

What Is Sarcopenia and How to Avoid Sarcopenia In Menopause
What is sarcopenia and why is this such an important topic for every woman over 40? That is the topic of conversation today. What is Sarcopoenia? Sarcopenia is to muscle what osteoporosis is to bone. Significant loss of skeletal muscle mass and or muscle strength. Sarcopenia is tied to anabolic resistance in midlife women, making […]

Extended Cardio and Low Protein Equal Short Term Weight Loss
Short term weight loss sounds great BUT it’s not all fat – it’s muscle! Muscle will be much harder to regain as we age because of anabolic resistance.. Clothes might feel loose and you get weight loss compliments. But short term weight loss is just giving a “false positive” honeymoon period. This might mean you […]

117: Navigating menopause and bone health with Buff Bones' Rebekah Rotstein (Part 1)
Send us a text In this episode, host and Hotflash inc founder Ann Marie McQueen interviews Rebecca Rotstein. Rebekah is the founder of Buff Bones, a medically endorsed exercise method for bone and joint health with on-demand classes and trained instructors in more than 30 countries. Rebekah is a former ballet dancer who has trained […]

It’s Not Just About How Much Protein | Menopause Fitness
It’s not just about how much protein. It’s about what kind, when, and what phase of life or training you’re in that could increase your protein need. In this episode, how much protein and when you need it as a woman in menopause. It’s still not clear for many so I’m going to attempt to […]

What is Sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia is the reduction in both muscle mass and muscle function. Muscle decline with age is inevitable but the menopausal transition accelerates this decline. Sarcopenia ____________________________________________________________ About Jennifer Harrington Jen is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, and Medical Herbalist. She focuses on natural ways to assist women transitioning into Menopause. She has been a clinical […]

Protein Sources and Amounts are Confusing! What About Soup? | Women Over 50
Why am I so confused by protein sources and amounts!? Don’t confuse weight of the protein you’re consuming with the grams of protein contributing to your daily intake. Weight is not Daily Recommendation This special episode will go live the last day to register for the Food Flip held for the last time and for […]

How do you overcome significant muscle loss?
Significant muscle loss is a life threatening condition. The term sarcopenia is given to it. Yet, we don’t hear nearly as much about it as we do osteoporosis, or other diseases. Muscle loss however is directly tied to bone loss, frailty, risk of falling and fractures. Bedrest, or simply a time of less physical activity […]

Dr Joe Mercola on Blood Flow Restriction Training |Flipping 50 Interview
Blood flow restriction training is not new to Flipping 50. This may be the third podcast in just a few short months. Yet, today’s guest barely needs an intro, he’s referred to as a household word by many of my clients and friends. And for good reason. Dr. Mercola, is founder of Mercola.com that has […]

Are You at Risk for Osteosarcopenia? How to Know
Are You at Risk for Osteosarcopenia? How to Know What a mouthful, osteosarcopenia. This condition that refers to bone and muscle losses is relatively new. There is a lack of consensus among researchers on what to call it (sarco-osteopenia, sarco-osteoporosis, osteosarcopenia). No matter what they name it, for you and I this is a topic […]