• 40+ Fitness for Women: Strength Training, Fat Loss Tips & Healthy Aging for Women over 40 in perimenopause & menopause

  • By: Coach Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto
  • Podcast

40+ Fitness for Women: Strength Training, Fat Loss Tips & Healthy Aging for Women over 40 in perimenopause & menopause

By: Coach Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto
  • Summary

  • If you are a woman over 40 who is looking for practical information on how to keep your body strong and functional in perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause, this is the show for you!

    - Do you want to learn how to exercise in a way that makes you look and feel great today and also prepares your body for the decades ahead?

    - Do you want to start strength training after 40?

    - Do you want to understand the hormonal changes that are going on in your body during menopause (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol) and how those affect how you should be training?

    Lynn has you covered!

    40+ Fitness for Women Podcast is THE fitness podcast for women over 40. It is focused on practical, concrete tips and strategies for getting strong and fit today and maintaining your quality of life in the decades ahead.

    Host Lynn Sederlöf-Airisto is a Certified Menopause Fitness Coach. And, as a 53-year-old post-menopausal woman, she knows first-hand what going through the menopause transition is like.

    She has struggled with the hormonal changes including a rollercoaster ride through perimenopause and changes to her body composition that seemed to happen almost overnight!

    Lynn has been there and found the path forward - and is here to share that with you. Midlife can be the best part of life - if you learn how to work with your body.

    © 2024 LynnFit Oy
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Episodes
  • #94: Overwhelmed by midlife fitness advice? Here's what to focus on & what to ignore
    Nov 26 2024

    Confused by the endless (and often conflicting) fitness advice for women in midlife?

    You’re not alone.

    In this episode I break down the mixed messages about fitness and health in midlife and give you a clear plan to feel strong, healthy, and confident. It’s time to cut through the noise and focus on what really works.


    In this episode, I:

    • Review the most common (and confusing) fitness and health messages for women in midlife
    • Clear up misconceptions about cortisol, belly fat, cardio, and more
    • Provide a practical, no-nonsense list of what to focus on for your health and fitness in midlife



    Resources mentioned in the episode:

    • The viral reel >>
    • My free guide to turning things around >>
    • Episode #92: The Roadmap to Lifting Heavy
    • Episode #67: Sprint Interval Training
    • Episode #63: Tips for Better Quality Sleep

    Send me your thoughts 😃

    Support the show

    BLACK FRIDAY 20% OFF on my Learn to Lift programs. Use coupon code BLACK20 at checkout. Thru Friday only!! >>

    Ready to start strength training? Check out my Learn to Lift courses >>

    Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/


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    35 mins
  • #93: 3 ways to build grip strength to keep progressing your lifts
    Nov 18 2024

    If you’ve noticed your grip strength lagging as you increase your weights, you’re not alone.

    In this episode, I’m sharing three effective ways to build grip strength while continuing to progress your strength training - don't let a weak grip hold you back!


    You’ll learn:

    • 3 strategies to increase grip strength without slowing your progress
    • How poor grip strength can lead to elbow pain and how to avoid it
    • The importance of balancing grip support tools with grip-building exercises


    Additional resources mentioned in this episode include:

    • My video explaining how to do a dead hang
    • My video explaining how to use grips
    • My favorite grips >
    • The farmer’s carry challenge

    Send me your thoughts 😃

    Support the show

    BLACK FRIDAY 20% OFF on my Learn to Lift programs. Use coupon code BLACK20 at checkout. Thru Friday only!! >>

    Ready to start strength training? Check out my Learn to Lift courses >>

    Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/


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    17 mins
  • #92: The Roadmap to Lifting Heavy in Menopause
    Nov 12 2024

    Heavy lifting with shorter sets is recommended for women in perimenopause and menopause, but jumping straight into that type of training can be risky.

    In this episode, I’m sharing the roadmap to safely build up to lifting heavy - so you can get stronger while avoiding injury.

    I’ll walk you through:

    • How heavy lifting with shorter sets is recommended in midlife
    • The importance of mastering technique before increasing weight
    • The role of intensity and “working to failure” in building muscle
    • Practical tips on adjusting your rep ranges and weights as your body adapts

    If you’re ready to start lifting heavier but want to do it safely and sustainably, this episode offers a step-by-step guide to help you progress with confidence.

    Tune in to learn how to set yourself up for strength, resilience, and long-term success!

    🎧 Listen now and begin your journey to lifting heavy the right way.

    Send me your thoughts 😃

    Support the show

    BLACK FRIDAY 20% OFF on my Learn to Lift programs. Use coupon code BLACK20 at checkout. Thru Friday only!! >>

    Ready to start strength training? Check out my Learn to Lift courses >>

    Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/


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    21 mins

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