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197: Getting stronger and fitter in midlife with Vijay Bassi Reed

Vijay Bassi Reed is a former communications specialist who retrained in midlife as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. She is also a competitive HYROX and fitness racer.

Her midlife transition emerged from burnout and hormonal change, leading to a deliberate reassessment of health, work and identity – and a stronger, more sustainable way of living.

We talk about:

Vijay’s journey from senior corporate communications roles to midlife personal trainer and nutrition coach
How anxiety, burnout and perimenopause quietly derailed confidence (long before menopause was named)
Why so many women are offered antidepressants
Menopause as an opportunity to reassess identity, values and how we want to live
The role of structured movement in rebuilding trust in the body
Discovering strength training, HIIT – and unexpectedly falling in love with running
What HYROX is and why it’s resonating with women in their 40s, 50s and beyond
Completing a first marathon in midlife
Cultural attitudes to food, alcohol and achievement
Why alcohol and menopause often don’t mix (and why opting out is allowed)
Letting go of “shoulds” and lowering tolerance for bullsh*t in midlife
Why starting before you feel “ready” matters more than perfect timing

And more.

Vijay’s website: www.trainerize.me/profile/performancetraining1/Vijay.Reed/

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176: Bone health and osteoporosis with Rebekah Rotstein

Rebekah Rotstein is the creator of the medically endorsed Buff Bones® system, providing bone health, education and exercise to manage and prevent bone and joint issues for people of all ages. She’s an industry leader in Pilates, bone health and movement education. Rebekah was diagnosed with osteoporosis at the age of 28 and has been helping people improve their bone health ever since.

We talk about:

Her osteoporosis diagnosis
The impact of exercise and diet on bone health
Midlife prevention and bone health awareness
Understanding osteoporosis and misconceptions
Primary and secondary osteoporosis
Bone health beyond density
The Buff Bones® program and movement education
The importance of strength training and impact exercises
Cultural differences in bone health awareness

And lots more!

Rebekah’s website: buff-bones.com

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163: Finding what works at midlife with Dr Maria Luque

Dr. Maria Luque is a menopause fitness expert, a health science professor, and an Air Force veteran. She’s passionate about helping menopausal women become healthier, stronger, and happier. Her PhD dissertation was all about enhancing quality of life in menopause.

We talk about:

What quality of life in menopause means to Maria
Maria’s research on menopause
Misinformation and fear surrounding menopause
Embracing menopause and aging
Challenging menopause narratives
The influence of marketing and misinformation
Overcoming analysis paralysis
Trusting your own knowledge and instincts
The impact of polarizing menopause narratives
The need for nuanced conversations women’s health
The complexity of hormone therapy
The power of polarization in marketing
The importance of doing the work
Body image issues in menopause
Finding balance

And more!

Website: fitnessinmenopause.com

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Episode 160: Staying strong and healing well with Dr Kristie Ennis

Dr Kristie Ennis wants to empower people to do more than they think they can and realize they are stronger than they think.

Episode 156: Staying fit as we age with Elaine Reynolds

Elaine Reynolds is a master trainer who teaches women over 50 to not give up or give in with the crazy things happening to our bodies.

Episode 74: Getting real about long-term health with Sam Palmer

An interview with Sam Palmer, of the Midlife Makeover, getting real about what it takes to achieve long term health and fitness.

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160: Staying strong and healing well with Dr Kristie Ennis

Dr Kristie Ennis is a physical therapist, nutritionist, and strength and conditioning specialist. She wants to empower people to do more than they think they can and realize they are stronger than they think they are. She has a fantastic YouTube channel, which is where podcast host Rachel found her when she injured her knee.

We talk about:

The importance of letting the body heal itself
Fascia and its importance in body movement
The importance of drinking enough fluid
The dangers of sitting too long
Hormone related aches and pains in women
The importance of considering the whole body when addressing pain
How hormonal changes in menopause can contribute to weight gain and fat distribution
Exercise and injury prevention for older adults
Common injuries in older adults
Strengthening the glutes
Pelvic floor exercises and common mistakes in women’s fitness
Fitness and nutrition for a healthy lifestyle
Cardio exercise guidelines and options

And more!

Dr Kristie’s website: drkristieennis.com

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Staying Fit And Healthy Through Menopause With Tania Dalton

Meet Tania Dalton, healthy aging coach and fitness trainer who’s passionate about redefining age and empowering women to embrace menopause.

Best Health And Wellness Podcasts

Here are some of our best health and wellness podcasts to help you stay fit and healthy through midlife and beyond!

The Power Of Yoga For Menopause With Niamh Daly

Niamh Daly is the founder of Yinstinct Yoga and is passionate about the transforming power if yoga especially during menopause.

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156: Staying fit as we age with Elaine Reynolds

Elaine Reynolds is a master personal trainer and yoga teacher. She teaches women over 50 to not give up or give in with the crazy things happening to our bodies. She had an epiphany at 50 and bought a one way ticket to Bali, where she lives now.

We talk about:

What’s it like being an expat in Bali and what she loves most about it
Elaine’s passion of helping older women stay fit
Issues that older women are grappling with in midlife
Menopause, aging and fitness
The importance of strengthening and stabilising muscles around joints to support aging bodies and improve recovery from injuries
Incorporating dynamic movements like yoga, barre, pilates, functional strength training, and low-impact cardio into workouts to lengthen the body and improve overall fitness
The importance of changing exercise habits after 50 to prioritize how one feels
Pain management and exercise for women in their 50s and beyond
The importance of glute strength
Knee problems and fascial release
The importance of holistic healing, including mental well-being, and how it can help alleviate physical ailments
Incorporating meditation in your daily routine

And more!

Elaine’s website: corestrength50plus.com

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Resource mentioned: Flat Butt & Hip Strengthening Sequence

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Living well with osteoarthritis with Dr Alyssa Kuhn

Dr. Alyssa Kuhn specializes in osteoarthritis. She believes premature surgeries can be prevented when you know what options you have.

Dynamic Hip Mobility Exercises To Include In Your Workout Routine

As we age, we need regular stretching to keep our hips flexible. Here are some dynamic hip mobility exercises for your exercise routine.

Getting real about long-term health with Sam Palmer

An interview with Sam Palmer, of the Midlife Makeover, getting real about what it takes to achieve long term health and fitness.

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144: The power of yoga for menopause with Niamh Daly

Niamh Daly is the founder of Yinstinct Yoga and focuses on creating yoga practices to help especially with menopause, training teachers around the world in this. She also runs courses in Menopause Awareness and Strategies for fitness professionals, nutrition and health coaches as well as accredited courses for Psychotherapists and Counsellors.

We talk about:

Why Niamh is so passionate about yoga and especially for menopause
How to adapt our practice through menopause and as we age
The stages of menopause
The importance of pleasure
Connecting with our nervous systems
What we can learn by listening to our bodies
The importance of movement throughout the day
Being cautious of people making big promises about menopause
Looking out for misleading narratives
Learning to trust ourselves

And more!

Niamh’s website: yinstinctyoga.com

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Getting Real About Long-Term Health With Sam Palmer

An interview with Sam Palmer, of the Midlife Makeover, getting real about what it takes to achieve long term health and fitness.

Staying Fit And Healthy Through Menopause With Tania Dalton

Meet Tania Dalton, healthy aging coach and fitness trainer who’s passionate about redefining age and empowering women to embrace menopause.

Yoga For Menopause – 7 Reasons Why It’s Great

Looking for a natural remedy for hot flushes and achy joints? Yoga could be the answer. Here’s why it’s great to try yoga for menopause.

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74: Getting real about long-term health with Sam Palmer

Sam Palmer is a menopause fitness expert. She’s passionate about getting women in their best shape so they can thrive through menopause and beyond. She’s a qualified nurse, teacher, fitness instructor and menopause coach.

We talk about:
• Dealing with the anxieties of midlife
• How we all benefit from being open about menopause
• Why taking care of your body is so important
• Why midlife fitness is no longer necessarily about looking good
• Ways to change our everyday life to be more active
• How changing your lifestyle takes discipline
• Why Sam takes comfort in running
• Other ways to be active
• Making sure you don’t overdo it with exercise
• Finding what works for you
• Not carrying your wine
• Changes of lifestyle not needing to be drastic
• Why having an exercise partner can be good

And more!

Find out more about Sam:

Sam’s website: www.midlifemakeover.co.uk

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71: Staying fit and healthy through menopause with Tania Dalton

Tania Dalton is a healthy aging coach and fitness trainer who’s passionate about redefining age. Tania has a massive following on Instagram, is incredibly inspiring and I knew I just had to share her wonderfulness with you.

We talk about:

Why Tania became so interested in how lifestyle impacts aging
Why she’s determined to show women menopause isn’t the end so much as a whole new beginning
Simple and effective ways to transform life
Staying active despite osteoarthritis
Training for an ironman challenge (she has since completed this!)
Being willing to try things while accepting you may not be able to complete them
Why Tania feels menopause has been the best thing to happen to her
The key elements to thriving in midlife and beyond
The importance of prioritizing sleep
How Tania manages stress
The importance of getting outside a lot, especially first thing in the morning
How living more simply can help with health
How Tania has accepted her aging self
Optimal nutrition in midlife and beyond
Increasing variety in your diet to assist your microbiome
The importance of strength training and getting clear on what we need to do
Incorporating HIIT sessions where possible
Incidental exercise – staying mobile throughout the day
The impact of stress on increasing belly fat in midlife
How to simply incorporate meditation
Not letting perfectionism stop her from going for things
What Tania most wants women to know

And more!

Find out more about Tania:

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Other references mentioned:

Insight Timer

Meditation Groups | Insight Timer

Brene Brown’s The Power of Vulnerability and Emotions

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18: Professional bodybuilder at 48 – Amy Sutter

Amy Sutter, aka Sutter Girl, achieved her dream of being a professional body builder at the tender age of 48! She’s a very inspiring woman who accepts no limitation on herself. We talk about how she achieved her goal and what motivates her now to keep the sport alive and stay top of her game.

We talk about:

The dogged determination that finally lead to professional status after a long journey
What drives Amy to stay in top physical condition so that she can continue to compete
The long journey to success and the people who helped her along the way
How Amy crafted a career out of something she loved swapping her side hustle for the main act
How she used her background in design to create a jewelry range to inspire herself and other fitness lovers
Amy’s passion for bodybuilding and keeping the sport alive
How life is different now she’s pro
How to eat well when you’re on the go
How to get yourself motivated when your mojo takes a walk

And lots more!

Find out more about Amy Sutter, her coaching programs and jewelry range on her website MoJoTiVation.com. You can also find her on Twitter @SutterGirl11 and on Instagram @mojotivation

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8: Staying fit and healthy long term with Lisa Swanson

An interview with Lisa Swanson, a certified health and nutrition coach, and personal trainer. She’s focused on helping women in midlife and beyond get and stay healthy long term.

In this inspiring and wide-ranging interview we cover:

Why Lisa is passionate about helping women in midlife and beyond get health and fitness right
How her business enables her to do her other passion – rescuing dogs!
How diets don’t work and we should stop doing them
Why it’s different for women in midlife when it comes to staying fit and healthy
The other factors at play when it comes to taking care of ourselves
How the menopause gets a bad rap for some of our midlife issues
The importance of listening to our bodies
Getting enough of the right balance of macro-nutrients
Understanding the importance of muscle failure when doing weight lifting
How Lisa’s anxiety was most helped by proper nutrition and exercise
The dangers of a sedentary lifestyle
The importance of having goals for your health and wellness
Working out what lifestyle works for you
Tracking your food and exercise
How being busy shouldn’t be a badge of honor
Coping with the current anger in the world
How we need more yin energy in the world
Challenging derogatory language such as song lyrics
Making the most of an empty nest
Lisa’s morning routine

And lots more!

Find out more about Lisa: bodyandsoulcoaching.com

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