In this episode of the Clinician’s Corner, we dive into the very important but less-discussed topic of hormone health and fitness for women over 50. At the age of 56, Debra Atkinson - a renowned hormone-balancing fitness expert - discovered the importance of tailoring fitness to the hormonal and metabolic needs of women, especially in midlife. This episode exposes the stark lack of research focused on women in exercise science, a gap Debra has observed firsthand. Her insights demonstrate not only how adept she is in this niche field, but how well she understands the nuances of working with women during a life stage that is constantly in flux. 

 

We discuss:

• Common myths about exercise and calorie-burning 

• How bioindividual a fitness program needs to be in order to be effective

• Practical considerations for how to customize an exercise strategy just like we would the diet or a supplement protocol  

• The impact of high-intensity interval training versus strength training

• Why cutting back can sometimes mean gaining more when it comes to fitness

• Specific challenges that women face as they approach menopause and how factors like stress, nutrition, and rest play critical roles in shaping their fitness journeys
  
  

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Timestamps (from audio):

00:00 Margaret talks to experts about women's health.

06:56 Recognized need, chose niche, business took off.

11:05 Exercise recommendations should consider age and gender.

17:05 Top practitioners showcase free clinical success event.

21:06 Considerations for athletic women approaching menopause in exercise.

29:25 Slow start, focus on neural connection progress.

34:41 Break up sedentary time, move to stay healthy.

40:12 Training adaptability in aging, importance of recovery.

43:54 Adjusting exercise regimen based on individual factors.

49:02 Creatine, vitamin D, omega-3 for muscle health.

57:56 Using tech tools to monitor exercise recovery.

01:03:42 Protein intake key for muscle recovery.

01:09:42 Encouraging listeners to engage and spread awareness.

01:10:27 Next episode promises more clinical insights.

Speaker Bio:

Hormone Balancing Fitness Expert Debra Atkinson has helped more than 275,000 women “flip” their second half with energy and vitality. She’s bestselling author of You Still Got It, Girl: The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women; and Hot, Not Bothered. Debra hosts Flipping 50 TV, an internet broadcast and the Flipping 50 podcast - an AARP top podcast for adults 50+ with over 3.5 million downloads, as well as She Means Fitness Business specifically for health & fitness coaches. Her TEDx talk is: Everything Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be a Lie.

She’s creator of the first and only hormone balancing fitness membership exclusively for women in menopause and the Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist training for trainers & health coaches. 

Connect with Debra Atkinson:

Website: https://www.flippingfifty.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flipping50tv/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/flipping50insiders/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrH0iucem3JoZdHQ2yvWPA

 

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