Feeling confused about what “lifting heavy” really means?

Social media is full of advice — one post says women in midlife must lift heavy. The next warns us not to. So… what’s the truth?

In this episode, I get personal and real about a question I hear all the time: How heavy do I actually need to lift?

I walk you through the three biggest factors that influence how much weight you should be using — and spoiler: it’s not about keeping up with what you see on Instagram.

You’ll hear:

• Why it’s not useful to compare your strength to someone else’s (including mine!)
• The difference your background and history with strength training can make
• The role of genetics, body fat percentage, and lifestyle choices in how your results show up
• My recommendation for when to go up in weights

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Vacation season is here - and with the kids around and more fun things to do, you want to enjoy it all. But what should you do about strength training?

In this episode, I discuss your options:

1. Take a break from training

If you decide to take time off, I share tips for how to get back on track after your vacation ends - without guilt or overwhelm.

2. Scale back your workouts

Learn how to adjust your routine so you're still stimulating your muscles and maintaining momentum, even with a lighter schedule.

3. Train with resistance bands

If you’re traveling and don’t have access to weights, I explain how to use resistance bands to challenge your muscles effectively.

Whatever you do, remember that strength training is a long-term commitment, and learning to adapt your routine during life’s busy seasons is part of what makes it sustainable over the decades ahead.

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Trying to lose weight but not seeing the results you want?

In this episode, I’m breaking down three of the biggest mistakes that are still holding midlife women back when it comes to fat loss.

If you’ve been frustrated by your lack of progress, this will help you get clear on what actually matters.

Here’s what I cover:

• Why cardio alone won’t do it - because you can’t out-run your fork!
• Why simply losing weight won’t get you the results you’re after
• Why “eating clean” isn’t enough - and what to do instead

If you’ve been frustrated despite all your efforts, this show will clarify what you need to do to finally lose that fat. To move from frustration to making steady, realistic progress.

Resources mentioned:

• Learn more about Midlife Fat Loss Formula

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In this episode, I’m answering five frequently asked questions that come up again and again in my programs, my inbox, and my DMs.

These questions cover the nuances of strength training in midlife, and I share practical advice to help you train smarter — especially if you're new to lifting or have unique concerns like arthritis.

You'll hear my take on:

• Do you really need to train to failure?
• How to know if you’re lifting heavy enough
• How long to rest between sets (and what not to do in your rest period)
• How to train if you have arthritis or joint issues
• Whether cardio is still necessary when you strength train

This episode is a great refresher for anyone wondering if they’re doing this “right” — or just looking to optimize their efforts.

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• Join Lift-Off!🚀 my FREE 10-day Midlife Strength Challenge >>
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Struggling with poor sleep? You’re not alone — and it might be affecting more than you think.

When your sleep is off, everything is harder — from your mood and energy to your cravings, focus, and ability to recover from strength training. It doesn’t matter how dialed in your program is… if your recovery is poor, your results will be too.

In this episode, I’m walking you through:

• Why sleep matters so much for your strength training progress
• The biggest reasons midlife women struggle with sleep
• How to build a better nighttime routine — without overhauling your life
• Two simple sleep tricks to try tonight

If your sleep is a mess right now, this episode will give you both hope and practical tips you can use right away.

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• Join Lift-Off!🚀 my FREE 10-day Midlife Strength Challenge >>
• Start strength training with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs >>
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Full show notes here >>

Not seeing the results you want from strength training?

It might be something you're doing during your training session that's slowing down your progress in gaining strength and building muscle.

I’m sharing seven mistakes I see all the time, why they matter, and how to fix them:

1. Not resting long enough
2. Poor form
3. Not controlling the eccentric
4. Mini-rests between reps
5. Combining exercises
6. Not tracking
7. Lack of stability

If you’re lifting but not seeing visible changes, or want to get the most out of the time you're spending - these training tweaks could be the key.

Enjoy the show!

Resources mentioned:

• Download the free strength training tracker >
• Join my Learn to Lift program >
• Join the Lift-Off! Challenge waitlist >

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Support the show

• Join Lift-Off!🚀 my FREE 10-day Midlife Strength Challenge >>
• Start strength training with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs >>
• If you have experience lifting weights and want quality programming, join my monthly membership >>
• Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >>
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Full show notes & Connect with Jenn here >>

If you’ve ever leaked a little when you laugh, sneeze, or lift something heavy — or felt pressure “down there,” this episode is for you.

Pelvic floor dysfunction affects over 52 million women in the U.S. alone. But most women don’t realize that’s what it is. They assume it’s just a normal part of getting older, or something that happens after kids or during workouts — and they quietly live with it. Pee pads get tossed in the shopping cart, and they try not to think about it.

But here’s the truth: Any kind of leakage is a red flag.

In this episode, I sit down with Jenn Lormand, a pelvic floor specialist, to discuss the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction and what to do about it.

What We Cover in This Episode:

• What prolapse actually is — and how it develops over time
• How perimenopause and menopause contribute to these problems
• Why Kegels and core bracing are not the answer
• Why leaking during workouts, sneezing, or laughing is not normal — and why you shouldn't ignore it
• How some simple, targeted exercises can help retrain and strengthen your pelvic floor
• BONUS: 5 tips to reduce your risk of bladder infections in midlife

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• Join Lift-Off!🚀 my FREE 10-day Midlife Strength Challenge >>
• Start strength training with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs >>
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Are you lifting weights but not seeing results?

There are so many moving parts when you're trying to get stronger — and sometimes it's not about effort, it's about how you're training.

This is part one of a three-part series on common mistakes that could be holding you back from getting the results you should be seeing.

Because yes — there really are better and worse ways to strength train. And most women I work with have been doing it the hard way for years without even realizing it.

In this episode, I walk you through six programming mistakes that can slow — or completely stall — your progress.

Whether you’re following online workouts, doing your own thing at the gym, or just getting started with weights, this episode will help you spot what’s working against you so you can start training smarter.

Resources mentioned:

• Episode on progressive overload: Episode #114
• Join my Learn to Lift program >>
• Lift-Off Challenge >>

Send me your thoughts 😃

Support the show

• Join Lift-Off!🚀 my FREE 10-day Midlife Strength Challenge >>
• Start strength training with my beginner-friendly Learn to Lift programs >>
• If you have experience lifting weights and want quality programming, join my monthly membership >>
• Download my free guide to working with your menopausal body >>
• Subscribe to my weekly newsletter>>
• Follow & chat with me on Instagram: befitafter40_withlynn/