Helping women over 35 to upgrade their metabolism so they can build muscle, lose body fat and truly thrive in perimenopause and beyond through evidence-based nutrition, stress management and fitness customized to support the modern midlife woman!
Better results with LESS exercise? YES Please !
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Hi Reader Last month we talked mostly about nutrition strategy in midlife-- what needs to change and why, and also why you can be doing all the "right" things and still not be doing what's right for YOU. This month I want to shift gears to the other side of that equation: FITNESS Many women are coming to me doing A LOT of exercise and still not seeing results. This can be confusing and frustrating, and the inclination is to think "I must not be working out hard enough. I'm going to add an extra day." But what if........ What if they actually didn't need to work out MORE but rather have an actual progressive plan instead of doing random workouts? Don't get me wrong.... ALL movement is good movement. It keeps us living longer and supports a general level of "fitness" and health. BUT For my ladies who desire MORE... like....
THESE REQUIRE STRATEGY .....and the most interesting thing about all of this is that, often, that strategy can be quite a bit LESS than they are already doing. Imagine having to spend way less time working out (I'm talking as little as 2 short sessions per week) for better results than you've ever had working out 5-6 days per week? Oh the time freedom you would gain! Not to mention that doing a lot of cardio while under-fueling and not giving your body enough protein, resistance training, or recovery can make it harder to maintain—and especially build—muscle. You could essentially be fighting your own efforts! ...no fun... Want to talk about your workouts and see what might be optimal for YOU and your goals? Reply back with a little bit about your current workout routine and your goals and I'll personally respond. AND... if you're new to working out (or strength training) or you've taken a break and you're ready to come back but are feeling lost or nervous I gotchu! Let's rebuild with a less is more approach. Have a great week my friend! Bridgette Barlow, Metabolic Health Strategist for Women 35+ P.S. Want strategic strength training with virtual support from me? That's something I offer as part of my coaching programs and as an add-on for clients who want to take their fitness to the next level. You’ll get guidance from a personal trainer with 20+ years of experience who specializes in women's health and hormones. You can't get a better combo than that! 😉 If you're ready, I'm ready. → Book a call |
Women's Hormone and Metabolic Health over age 35
Helping women over 35 to upgrade their metabolism so they can build muscle, lose body fat and truly thrive in perimenopause and beyond through evidence-based nutrition, stress management and fitness customized to support the modern midlife woman!
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