#20: The Best Exercises to Get Toned and Defined for Midlife women.
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Are you working out 5 to 6 days a week, spending hours on the treadmill, or attending high-intensity classes, but still feel frustrated that your body isn't changing? Many women in midlife feel like something is wrong with them when they put in the effort but don't see the definition or toning they desire.
I'm your host, Sara Frenza, a certified nutrition coach, fitness expert, and hormone and menopause specialist, and I'm here to tell you that it's not you, it's your strategy.
In this episode, I explain why your current workout routine is likely working against your perimenopausal or postmenopausal body. I discuss how declining estrogen removes the hormonal support needed to manage stress, meaning moderate-intensity cardio can raise cortisol, instructing your body to store fat and break down muscle. It's time to stop "working harder and getting softer."
I break down the three essential pillars for achieving a strong, confident, and toned physique after 40.
If you're ready to stop fighting your hormones and start building the muscle that becomes your "menopause superpower," this episode is your action plan!
Podcast #14 The Protein Formula for Midlife Women Who Want to Tone Up and Lose Body Fat
Podcast # 13 - The Nutrition Blueprint for Building Muscle at 40+
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