I thought Cardio and Yoga Should Have Been Enough - Ep 028
Update: 2025-10-22
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🎙️ Episode 28: "I did yoga for 30 years, played tennis, and exercised daily - so why was I exhausted?"
Meet Jan, a yoga teacher who thought she had fitness figured out. With 30 years of yoga practice, regular tennis matches, and daily cardio sessions, she was doing everything "right." Then menopause hit, and despite her active lifestyle, she felt like someone had switched her off.
In this conversation, Jan shares how adding strength training improved her energy levels when nothing else helped.
Now at 62, she can leg press 55kg, lifts 20kg bags in the garden without thinking twice, and most importantly, has her energy back.
But this isn't a story about becoming a gym enthusiast. Jan admits: "I don't think there is a morning where I get up and go, whoop, I'm gonna do my workout." Yet she's been consistently strength training for 2.5 years because of how good she feels for doing it.
Discover:
- Why being "fit" doesn't always mean being strong
- How Jan went from being intimidated by gyms to confidently using them on holiday
- The unexpected reaction from friends at the spa when she chose weights over relaxation
- Why starting with just 2kg dumbbells was enough to see results
- The real reason her husband watched her for 2 years before starting himself
- How Jan went from being intimidated by gyms to confidently using them on holiday
- The unexpected reaction from friends at the spa when she chose weights over relaxation
- Why starting with just 2kg dumbbells was enough to see results
- The real reason her husband watched her for 2 years before starting himself
Whether you're already active but feeling something's missing, or you've never considered yourself a "gym person," Jan's honest account of strength training will inspire you to think differently about what your body needs as you age.
Perfect for anyone who thinks they're "too old," "not a gym person," or already doing enough exercise.
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The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have existing medical conditions or concerns.
📘 Free Never Too Old to Lift eBook - https://nevertoooldtolift.com/ebook
🏋️♀️ Recommended Equipment & Books - https://nevertoooldtolift.com/resources
📖 Never Too Old to Lift Paperback - https://geni.us/ntotlbook
👥 Stronger for Life Course & Community - https://nevertoooldtolift.com/course
🏥 In-Person Physiotherapy Appointments - https://christileyphysiotherapy.com/
🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly episodes helping you build strength and confidence at any age!
⚠️ DISCLAIMERS:
The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting any new exercise program, especially if you have existing medical conditions or concerns.
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