Show notes

I share the first part of a five-part series focused on how you should approach exercise, specifically addressing the crucial role of strength training in creating the body you want.  I debunk myths about fitness post-40, presenting a new, empowered approach that prioritises strength, energy, and confidence over traditional diet and exercise narratives. I discuss adapting exercise to your current life stage, and highlight that change is not only possible but achievable through strategic, informed strength training and self-prioritisation. 

Key Takeaways:

1. Strength Training is Essential: Strength training is highlighted as a cornerstone for women's fitness, particularly in the context of hormonal changes and body composition shifts that occur in the late thirties and beyond. 

2. Navigating Through Noise: The episode discusses the importance of cutting through the fitness industry's 'noise' and focusing on strategies that offer clear, actionable guidelines tuned to women's unique physiological needs. 

3. Old Game vs. New Game: A comparison is drawn between outdated fitness ideologies focused on weight loss and restriction ('Old Game') versus a more holistic approach ('New Game') emphasising strength, energy, and confidence. 

4. Prioritising Health and Fitness: The importance of making one's health and fitness a top priority to maintain energy, functionality, and the ability to lead a full life is underscored

00:00 Welcome to the Warrior School Podcast: Women and Exercise 00:50 The Power of Strength Training for Women 00:54 Navigating the Noise in Women's Health and Fitness 01:20 Embracing Change: Fitness Beyond Your 40s 03:39 Old Game vs. New Game: A Fresh Approach to Fitness 04:38 Living Big: The New Game of More 09:26 Prioritising Health and Fitness for Energy and Power 12:10 Creating an Environment for Success 17:40 Owning the Movement: Beyond the Gym 22:06 The Essentials of Strength Training 27:50 Building a Foundation: The Importance of Body Weight Training 36:47 Designing a Training Program That Works for You 38:35 Training Needs for Females: A Comprehensive Guide 39:00 Customising Your Training: Athletes vs. Strength Focus 40:42 Creating Your Vision: The Foundation of Fitness Success 42:18 Adapting Training to Your Current Season of Life 43:27 Building Your Foundation: Starting with Strength Training 46:12 Advancing Your Training: Lifting Heavy and Building Muscle 57:46 Warrior School Testimonials: Transformations and Triumphs

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