Building muscle during menopause takes a unique stimulus compared to PRE menopause and is also unique during peri and post menopause.Of course there’s more. Are you trying to lose weight, gain muscle, prevent osteoporosis, reduce or avoid medication, do you have adrenal fatigue or long haul?In this episode I’ll discuss the research on protein and […]
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Today’s episode is a refresher course or your introduction if you’re new to Flipping 50 and not quite sure you can make the connection between sex hormones and bone density. Share this with younger women to understand “more than seen and felt symptoms” of perimenopause.Many women aren’t aware of the options, pros and cons of
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If you deal with menopause brain fog, mild depression or anxiety any time of year, this is for you. It’s also for anyone who wants the latest science on exercise and brain health. The evidence around how movement affects mental well-being is growing, and I want to share some of the most impactful insights with
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Let’s have a quick flashback on fitness then and now, a look at fitness routines as you age. We’re going to talk about how we exercised through the years with my guest Linda Malone who is 65. She’s been in the fitness industry as a personal training and fitness expert. She’s doing some marketing and
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In my 20s, I would go for a run within an hour of waking. But as the years went by, I would linger over coffee and my studies or work. Even though I still wanted to move in the morning, I realized the best quality creativity and focus were accessible to me in the first
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What you don’t know about GPL-1 drugs may hurt you, or your opportunity to improve your health. Misconceptions could limit your ability to make an informed decision about whether they’re right for you.Whether you’re someone considering these medications for your own health or a fitness professional trying to better understand how they fit into the
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In this episode of fasted exercise pros and cons, I share important details many midlife women overlook. We at Flipping 50 do and have always favored fed exercise. That said, we favor fed exercise over fasted exercise when it is intense. That is, high intensity interval training, or strength training with the intent of preserving lean
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Intermittent fasting can be very sexy. But does it help or sabotage emotional eating? Some emotional eating experts we’ve hosted have strong feelings about intermittent fasting and those who have emotional eating anchoring their relationship with food have a strong aversion to it.My Guest:Laurie Lewis, Wellness Coach, shares how to maintain exceptional self-care while dealing
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My post menopause workout has been working, and let me say that upfront. I’m as lean as I comfortably want to be, and my muscle mass remains high. I’m not losing it. In fact, I’ve gained more in the last two years by increasing both intensity and recovery in my routine. This has meant more volume
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Save your brain by keeping your gut healthy! If you or someone in your family deals with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or you’re simply in midlife dealing with changing hormones, this episode and the book we’re discussing, Heal your gut, save your brain, will be one you don’t want to miss.My Guest:Dr. Partha Nandi, M.D., F.A.C.P is the
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Shoulder
Circumference outside of both arms, at the armpit
Right Triceps
Halfway btwn shoulder & elbow, arm extended.
Hips
Find the widest point of girth at the hips
Right Thigh
Standing with weight on both legs, measure halfway between knee cap and hip flexor
Right Calf
Standing with weight on both legs, find the largest point of calf.
Chest
Measure from the rib cage just under breasts at bra line
Waist
At the belly button/umbilicus
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