Episodes
Ep. 120 – Dr. Shivaune Wright: How To Be Strong, Vital, Flexible and Burn Fat at Menopause
Dr. Fiona Lovely is a health and wellness expert with specialties in restorative endocrinology, functional neurology and functional medicine. Speaking to the topics of women’s health around peri-menopause and menopause. Today, Dr. Lovely has an insightful conversation with Dr. Shivaune Wright – Naturopathic Doctor. Dr Wright is passionate about women’s health and how our mid-life […]
Less Belly Fat: Muscle Loss is Fat Gain in Menopause
For Less Belly Fat, Lift Weights: Muscle Loss is Fat Gain in Menopause For less belly fat, the deep visceral type that isn’t just vanity, it’s deadly, lift weights. While yes, High Intensity Interval Training (or HIIT) is notably recognized by science as a means for removing fat, it may have more positive impact on […]
10 Comprehensive Ways Resistance Training Revolutionizes Menopause Health
Picture the headline: Resistance training revolutionizes menopause health. It’s that simple. It’s 2024. We still hear both about the use of HRT or reasons (perhaps outdated) not to. We hear about both animal protein and the plant protein advocates. With this simple method of – humor me – hormone enhancement – there is no argument. […]
Resistance Training for Women Over 40 Q and A | Menopause Fitness
It’s resistance training for women over 40 Q and A time! An attendee at the What, When & Why to Exercise for Women 40+ asked this question and other trainers and you may also have this question. Q: Can you explain how ‘progressive overload’ builds strength/gains muscle (hypertrophy)? Is it possible for someone who is […]
Strength Training Enough for Bones, Not Too Much for Adrenal Fatigue
If you are a midlife woman I’m going to share some success stories here I think that you will love. With each, I’m going to share a research study linking to why and what happened. These successes are no accidents. I also want you to know that these women before they started strength training, weren’t. […]
5 Benefits of Strength Training After 50
There are so many more than 5 benefits of strength training. But If you just even need a reminder today, you need to stick your toe in the water, or you need to be reminded that cardio does NONE of these either at all or as effectively…here you go. 5 Benefits of Strength Training After […]
21 Reasons Why Weight Training Should Be Mandatory Exercise After 50
Do you strength training twice a week to muscular fatigue? Are you able to lift heavy, using weights that cause fatigue within 10 or fewer repetitions? Are you consuming adequate calories daily? (If you’re trying to lose weight are you creating no more than a 250-500 kcal deficit with a diet higher in protein than […]
Full body weight training or Body Part? Reader Question
Today’s short episode answers the question “Is full body weight training or a split routine better?” Right now as you’re exercising at home to stay in place, and tempted potentially by the thousands of fitness trainers displaced from their gyms who are offering you their workout online, getting this right is even more important than […]