Honestly, it wasn't until I hired my first trainer at 48 yrs old that I made any true fitness gains. Ultimately leading to figure competition at 50 and now lifting heavier every day at nearly 60. Love your content and truth.
I haven’t watched this yet but your comment caught my attention because I’m 48 now & have specific goals before I’m 50. I’ve been in the fitness industry for years but have had to slow down to stopping workouts off & on due to health issues (adrenal fatigue, etc). A friend turned me on to this channel just this morning, I’m digging it! ❤ 💪🏼
I ditched the little pink dumbells and attending too many classes targeted at women. Got rid of the idea that women can't lift heavier weight and started implementing and tracking compound lifts. Also realized that often, less is more and finally achieved the athletic look I was after. Fitter and stronger at 48 than I ever was in my twenties.
Stopping all the HIIT and circuit classes I’ve done for years and transitioning to good ol’ fashioned strength training was the key to building muscle mass and eventually able to increase my caloric intake, and losing FAT with less effort.
@@RLDGisFree my history is years of 3-4 hours of intense exercise a day (Orangetheory, BJJ, MMA) and multiple workouts a day, chronic undereating. I also was developing one injury after another for 2 years. I tore my mcl, and had to stop the intense cardio. I gained 25lbs in a month. When my knee healed I never lost any weight, got fatter and more bloated looking. I ended up with low thyroid, and abnormal cortisol readings. After 3 months of strength training I felt and looked significantly better. My health markers improved before my body really started to change. It took me a year of proper strength straining and no cardio (just light walking) to see the fat loss, and changes in my health that I needed. Also key was the focus on sleep and stress management
As a woman over 40, I felt like you guys understood exactly what I'm feeling and experiencing with regards to fitness and nutrition. This episode is definitely a fave! Keep up the good work!❤
Correcting micronutrient deficiencies and optimizing hormone production. Yes, macros, caffeine, sleep and stress management are a must. But micronutrients are often overlooked and everyone's different. So not subscribing to a one size fits all diet and getting the variety that I need was definitely the biggest game changer.
I am 43 and find that "losing weight" is harder....the break-neck drop 15 pounds in two weeks kind of weight loss. However, I've been consistent with the long game in mind and am fitter than I ever imagined I could be! I kept myself "skinny" in my 30s but was ALWAYS starving and never shapely. I always felt soft. I am gaining muscle and losing body fat % like it's nobody's business at 43! It's amazing. So I think that crazy fast cutting of weight MIGHT be more difficult now, but I don't want to do that EVER again anyway!
Being introduced to weight training by using kettlebells first then powerlifting in my 40’s completely changed my quality of life. Recently hearing from you guys that women should take creatine gave me an even better quality of life because now I am recovering much better than before.
New to your show & this turned up on my home feed today. Wow! This show is everything I needed to hear. I turned 48 yesterday. This show has given me hope that I can get my health where I want it, no pain and stronger. I didn't know protein intake was so key. Thanks guys!
I loved this episode! Found this older episode for us women I’m 55 now and I feel so strong. I have been working on my mobility and haven’t tackled the barbell yet still on kettles and hand weights adding strength and I’m up to 20 lbs now. Hope y’all keep doing these for us older ladies. Geeze can’t believe I said older 😂😂😂I follow Chalene and I am more a GlamMa not granny 😂😂😂 ❤❤❤keep preaching to the masses guys love y’all so much
I finally moved away from calorie restriction and running miles and miles, backed off the miles and added in strength... finally leading to the MAPS programming. 10 lbs up but still fit my clothes... I just fill them out better.
Workout for the energy and mental benefits rather than working out to get to a certain body type. Changed my mentality that only long heavy workouts will work. Now I will try to move and workout when I have the time, even if it's just a 10 minute session .
The thing that helped my workouts the most was listening to Mind Pump - every time Sal tells the story about his “guess this woman’s weight” sales technique, I hit a new PR! You can guess how often I hit new PRs 😂
It's so true. In my 20s I lifted but my priorities were in a different area. Now that I'm in my 40s...I have all of the party years behind me an this is my priority now. And age means nothing to building muscle. I can build just as fast now as I did in my 20s.
When I stopped exercising for everyone else, and started doing it for myself. When you switch your focus from being the best looking or being the strongest to enjoying yourself and working towards improvement, it really changes things. Also focusing on yourself rather than comparing your physique and performance to everyone around you.
@mindpumpadam Yess!! Thank you for acknowledging this! - 9:01 ⭐ I'm 53. After powerlifting for two years, I just completed MAPS Anabolic which made me stronger, but I feel quite alone because everyone at the gym is half my age which is the targeted demographic of the social media influencer. Even this video is for younger women than I. No matter. I'll follow you guys forever.
I was 41 when i started strength training. The gym was a scary place for me bcos i didn't really know what i was doing. My new partner helped me get my confidence, correct form and understand equipment then my confidence rose. 3 yrs on and i consistently go 4-5 times a week and I'm the best I've ever looked. I think at this age its not just about how you look but about health over all.
Ughh, I swear this episode was made for me. Of every single female that I trained within these past 5+ years , the ones who saw the MOST success were those in their really late 30s and through out the 40s and across their 50s. They just value it more. They trained for the NOW. For every day improvement. Not only was the physical aspect a solid improvement - above all, it was their general attitude and behavior that really changed for the better. I really miss the 1 on 1 in person training these days. . miserable covid done fkkd up my industry :(
Covid is an asshole, but I promise it will get better! I love your passion, and as a teacher I understand how meaningful those connection are. The good thing is everyone coming out of covid extra chonky so maybe you'll have more clients than ever at the other end.
@@ali-boop It truly is 😒👎 Working with a few online is one thing ,but it can NEVER compare to in- person sessions. Seeing and hearing their reactions /expressions during certain movements they couldn't do before in their much younger years. Hopefully we all come out of this for the better ..and not in TOO bad of condition 😝
Very hard not to worry about my weight when I see it increase. it’s a mind fuck. I have to tell myself 10x / day it’s healing me and “part of the process” to increase my metabolism and build more muscle.
What I've noticed that worked for me; 1. Morning workouts on an empty stomach 2. Push, pull, legs workout split 3. Intermittent fasting 19-5 with no food on Sundays 4. Getting enough sleep 5. Meal prep consisting of a protein, a veggie and a carb.
As a 40 year old female, eating breakfast, and taking in more calories, has worked wonders. Over a decade of unintentionally starving myself, has destroyed my metabolism. Now weight lifting. Also, cardio only exercise is why I’m not on my first round of weight loss.
Have you started with just having coffee? If not, I’d start there. I have tried several but I settled on c4 without the creatine. I like to take creatine on my own terms. Of note, beta alanine is in c4 and it causes an itchy/tingly sensation for the first few minutes. If that would bother you, try something without the beta alanine. Ghost is a popular pre-workout, but I’ve never had it. You could also try a pre-mixed canned drink. They have a lot of b-vitamins, can come without or without caffeine as well as creatine or beta alanine. You can but one for between $1 and $3 without the big investment in the powder at between $20 and $60 ( strong body builder type dosage). O not take it if I’m doing legs or full body. If talking powder, start with half the serving size.
@@ali-boop Caffeine is definitely the major player, but I personally see a bug difference when I use prewokout. I have arthritis all over and it’s takes an eternity for me to loosen up and feel good when I don’t use preworkout even when I’ve had a good deal of coffee. YMMV, but I’d say yes there is a difference. Coffee plus preworkout leaves me with ALL day energy and I can lift a little heavier and get an extra rep of two.
I just came to stare into baby Yoda's gamer eyes. I'm definitely stronger in my 40s than I ever was in my 20s or 30s, thanks to lifting heavy and adding protein to my diet. I come in to work full of energy and run circles around people almost half my age. Trying to repair the ultra low calorie diet and cardio heavy workouts is the most difficult challenge, esp with a diagnosed adrenal fatigue issue. The doctor says whatever I was doing was working to keep my bmi healthy (800 calories a day and orange theory). But I was actually fainting and losing hair, so I couldn't continue. 🥲 I'd love to hear an episode on pcos or adrenal fatigue issues (congenital (or non-congenital) adrenal hyperplasia). It's a very frustrating situation.
I don’t have diagnosed adrenal fatigue but have suspected it. I find it helps to build up with strength training very very slow. Start low weight, never 2 days in a row, lots of protein, lots of sleep. Then slowly build up the weight/reps/sets and less rest days over time.
Maybe because back then we didn’t have definitive research regarding weight training effects on women. At 52, I know how important it is to weight train consistently. Been exercising all my life but it is so difficult making gains being in menopause . I know I need to watch my carb intake and lift regularly. Now we know that sleep is underrated! Always new research! Love your podcasts!!
Thank you for dedicating time to podcast for us 40+ female lifters. Absolutely wonderful that you go into HORMONES effecting our ability to get healthy/strong. Truly appreciate all the nuggets of wisdom from you guys. Keep putting out the facts and cutting through all the fitness BS on the internet.
For me, consistently sticking to full body workouts three days a week, I have also been playing around with the trigger sessions I learned about in MAPS anabolic. It's been really cool incorporating those.
“Why do think more percentage of this clientele(older females) works out?”....it’s bc we women are judged much more HARSHLY on our looks than men. Period. Our face, our, bodies, our hair, everything external is under constant scrutiny. But this doesn’t bother me, it’s just human nature, which is why I always make an effort to look good.
Standard things like creatine, proper quality nutrition, high quality fish oil. Not so talked about but things that have been essential for me is self-awareness and honesty with myself about my training, when to push it and when to ease off and focus on mobility, meditation, etc, and also be honest with what you need and what works for you instead of just subscribing to every fad and influencer that's new. I feel this is very overlooked and leads to a lot of frustration.
My game changer was DEFINITELY moving from stop focusing on losing weight, counting calories and doing fitness classes to bulking, strength training and working on my mobility like a real athlete (I say, “I train like a man”) and having my nutrition cycled based on my training (periodization), WITH LOTS OF CARBS! 🤜🏻🤛🏻 I am 39, 5.1, 114lbs, 16% BF and I can leg press 1000lbs (6RM), DD 200 lbs (5RM), Hip Thrust 250 lbs (6RM) and squat 205lbs (5RM). And these numbers are going up on a weekly basis! ☺️☺️
Kettlebells are king! Changed my life, so convenient and because they’re in my lounge once kids are put to bed - non negotiable exercise has to happen.😍 love this episode!
Experimenting with 2 full body workouts a day. Morning is fasted, and they are mostly body weight for the lighter intensity. I feel like you can see noticeable changes as often as daily!
I think I would be cool to interview successful women in the fitness industry.. some popular women I see Charlie Atkins, Massy Arias and I’m sure many more 😁
I love a good healthy big breakfast for me with eggs, spinach, oatmeal and fruit. Not only does this kickstart my day and make me feel better it carries over into my afternoon workouts as I eat breakfast at around 9am. That way I can have a smaller pre workout meal to avoid digestion problems but be fully fueled for my workout with the healthy fats, carbs, and proteins. Also doing 90 90s, active pigeons on leg days and shoulder dislocations and y handcuffs before every workout as I have tight shoulders
YES! Totally related to this podcast, like it was made for me. Found Mindpump a few years back while laying on the floor with blown out back ( 4 bulged discs) spent my 50th bday on the floor. Went from physical work to a desk job 9 years ago and I didnt workout to compensate for sitting all day needless to say I went downhill real quick. Now I lift 3-5 days and I'm stronger than I've ever been, still working on mobilty everyday my body talks to me all the time. Love your podcast I think you guys are way better than Joe Rogan and Doug is hot!!😁
Ladies we also have to listen to our bodies. Yesterday I had a weird food day. I only wanted carbs. The thought of eating protein turned my stomach. I couldn’t understand why until I realized I was on day 2 of my period and maybe I needed a high carb day. Today I’m back to normal, craving a regular balanced diet.
I make sure I eat the proper protein and carb ratio during the day, creating, and getting my arse to the gym 5 days a week. I make sure I lift heavy and push myself.
40 isn't over the hill, for sure. But it is impossible to underestimate the way menopause affects how you're body responds to everything! Im 49....pretty much menopausal, at this point, and it's like I have stepped into an alien body!
I’m 63. Lost 60lbs over the last year. What works? Different for everyone but here’s what worked for me: Focus on building muscle. Not loosing fat. I was upset that I couldn’t climb bleachers at a ice rink. I told myself I am not giving into this old age of being a fragile old women. Focus on eating more protein. I eat 150gms every day. Focus on eating enough carbs. Eating enough carbs healed my hormones, so women don’t fear carbs. My macros 40/40/20. I was eating 1000 calories and gaining weight with my hormones out of wack. I now eat 1600 - 1700 calories and still loosing weight! I heard about mushrooms helping with muscle growth but haven’t tried them. I take creatine. L-Cartine, Taurine, and R-ALA and just added Annatto. To stay motivated or disciplined and consistent, watch TH-cam shows like MindPump! ❤
Zhou aminos and pre workout are great products and clean. They have a mushroom blend too! I have had allot of positive changes taking a green apple creating powder I get that has Beta-alanine and gensing . I’m 44😃😃 I take carne-tine and bone broth powders and superfood mixes for my Protien!
My main game changers have been prioritizing making eating healthier more convenient and making physical activity less convenient, as far as it is practical. For example, I’d rather buy pre-cut lettuce that I’ll eat than a head of lettuce I’ll have to clean, dry and cut myself, which will end up in the trash because I ate something more convenient but more processed and calorically dense that doesn’t fit my plan. In terms of physical activity, modern technology takes care of a lot, of course. So I avoid things like using my dish washer or driving to the store in favor of hand washing, sometimes hand drying and walking to the store. This helps me to stay more active outside of work my outs.
Do you think age 44 is to old to do a frost figure show? I’ve lifted my whole life. Thanks for your feedback. I’ve been told by many I should or asked if I compete.
I have just bought the fabulous 40s bundle and the links don't work on the at home workout blueprint. Am I doing something wrong? I would just like to check my form on these movements. Can anyone help?
From a lady in this demographic: thank you thank you thank you! I'm trying the fat loss moves in your free PDF, but would love to know what the best MAPS program is for a home gym with dumbbells. I already train 5 days a week and would love to try a MAPS program!
Many of our programs come with dumbbells only modifications. In fact the bundle I talk about in the intro of this episode has programs with dumbbell only mods
I'm 43 started gym with trainer for 3 month now I feel strong I'm 5'7 161lbs I'm slim just have to burn fat on the belly and arm I am gaining muscles and I'm happy. I work with weights 3x a week and 2x a week doing 20min cardio along with core workout but now that I'm doing that I feel very very tired. What is wrong with me ? HELPPPP
Can the MAPS anabolic program be used with dumbbells? I workout at home and do no have a wide range of weights. The heaviest is 15 lbs and as I have been training for the past 5 weeks I know I can go higher. My request is please can you suggest good brand of equipment (dumbbells/kettlebells) to buy. Would like to invest in good quality equipment which lasts longer than go buy whatever is available on Amazon considering how expensive these are right now.
So funny when they ALL said "gee, women in their 30s and 40s are the majority of clients". Then tried to theorize why. Dudes, this is the phase when women are deciding if the provider they have is really the best option to ride out the rest of life with.
Provider? Do you mean partner? I don’t think that’s it. It’s because we’ve had kids, we’re aging, and metabolism has changed and we know how hard we have to work in the gym to get results.
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Honestly, it wasn't until I hired my first trainer at 48 yrs old that I made any true fitness gains. Ultimately leading to figure competition at 50 and now lifting heavier every day at nearly 60. Love your content and truth.
So awesome! 💪🏾
I haven’t watched this yet but your comment caught my attention because I’m 48 now & have specific goals before I’m 50. I’ve been in the fitness industry for years but have had to slow down to stopping workouts off & on due to health issues (adrenal fatigue, etc). A friend turned me on to this channel just this morning, I’m digging it! ❤ 💪🏼
OMG! Your story is inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
I ditched the little pink dumbells and attending too many classes targeted at women. Got rid of the idea that women can't lift heavier weight and started implementing and tracking compound lifts. Also realized that often, less is more and finally achieved the athletic look I was after. Fitter and stronger at 48 than I ever was in my twenties.
Stopping all the HIIT and circuit classes I’ve done for years and transitioning to good ol’ fashioned strength training was the key to building muscle mass and eventually able to increase my caloric intake, and losing FAT with less effort.
Ive been making that transition for the last 2 weeks. When did you start to notice a change?
@@RLDGisFree my history is years of 3-4 hours of intense exercise a day (Orangetheory, BJJ, MMA) and multiple workouts a day, chronic undereating. I also was developing one injury after another for 2 years. I tore my mcl, and had to stop the intense cardio. I gained 25lbs in a month. When my knee healed I never lost any weight, got fatter and more bloated looking. I ended up with low thyroid, and abnormal cortisol readings. After 3 months of strength training I felt and looked significantly better. My health markers improved before my body really started to change. It took me a year of proper strength straining and no cardio (just light walking) to see the fat loss, and changes in my health that I needed. Also key was the focus on sleep and stress management
As a woman over 40, I felt like you guys understood exactly what I'm feeling and experiencing with regards to fitness and nutrition. This episode is definitely a fave! Keep up the good work!❤
Agreed this was an awesome episode.
Bought a shed and built a gym in it during covid !!
Love to see ur shed and gym:)
Sweet!
I blew my 23yo sons mind when i told him i was bulking. 😂
Lol
Correcting micronutrient deficiencies and optimizing hormone production. Yes, macros, caffeine, sleep and stress management are a must. But micronutrients are often overlooked and everyone's different. So not subscribing to a one size fits all diet and getting the variety that I need was definitely the biggest game changer.
I am 43 and find that "losing weight" is harder....the break-neck drop 15 pounds in two weeks kind of weight loss. However, I've been consistent with the long game in mind and am fitter than I ever imagined I could be! I kept myself "skinny" in my 30s but was ALWAYS starving and never shapely. I always felt soft. I am gaining muscle and losing body fat % like it's nobody's business at 43! It's amazing. So I think that crazy fast cutting of weight MIGHT be more difficult now, but I don't want to do that EVER again anyway!
Most important thing for me is diet, focusing on my macros, and increasing weight in my strength training.
Being introduced to weight training by using kettlebells first then powerlifting in my 40’s completely changed my quality of life. Recently hearing from you guys that women should take creatine gave me an even better quality of life because now I am recovering much better than before.
Life changing for me: the mindset to workout for my mental health and the physical benefits are just a bonus.
New to your show & this turned up on my home feed today. Wow! This show is everything I needed to hear. I turned 48 yesterday. This show has given me hope that I can get my health where I want it, no pain and stronger. I didn't know protein intake was so key. Thanks guys!
I loved this episode! Found this older episode for us women I’m 55 now and I feel so strong. I have been working on my mobility and haven’t tackled the barbell yet still on kettles and hand weights adding strength and I’m up to 20 lbs now.
Hope y’all keep doing these for us older ladies. Geeze can’t believe I said older 😂😂😂I follow Chalene and I am more a GlamMa not granny 😂😂😂 ❤❤❤keep preaching to the masses guys love y’all so much
Love this and Chalene is the best! She actually did an episode with these guys!
I finally moved away from calorie restriction and running miles and miles, backed off the miles and added in strength... finally leading to the MAPS programming. 10 lbs up but still fit my clothes... I just fill them out better.
Workout for the energy and mental benefits rather than working out to get to a certain body type. Changed my mentality that only long heavy workouts will work. Now I will try to move and workout when I have the time, even if it's just a 10 minute session .
Do you guys think the fitness industry is pissed you guys are debunking their myths? Because I love it
The thing that helped my workouts the most was listening to Mind Pump - every time Sal tells the story about his “guess this woman’s weight” sales technique, I hit a new PR! You can guess how often I hit new PRs 😂
It's so true. In my 20s I lifted but my priorities were in a different area. Now that I'm in my 40s...I have all of the party years behind me an this is my priority now. And age means nothing to building muscle. I can build just as fast now as I did in my 20s.
When I stopped exercising for everyone else, and started doing it for myself. When you switch your focus from being the best looking or being the strongest to enjoying yourself and working towards improvement, it really changes things. Also focusing on yourself rather than comparing your physique and performance to everyone around you.
@mindpumpadam Yess!! Thank you for acknowledging this! - 9:01 ⭐ I'm 53. After powerlifting for two years, I just completed MAPS Anabolic which made me stronger, but I feel quite alone because everyone at the gym is half my age which is the targeted demographic of the social media influencer. Even this video is for younger women than I. No matter. I'll follow you guys forever.
I was 41 when i started strength training. The gym was a scary place for me bcos i didn't really know what i was doing. My new partner helped me get my confidence, correct form and understand equipment then my confidence rose. 3 yrs on and i consistently go 4-5 times a week and I'm the best I've ever looked. I think at this age its not just about how you look but about health over all.
Ughh, I swear this episode was made for me.
Of every single female that I trained within these past 5+ years , the ones who saw the MOST success were those in their really late 30s and through out the 40s and across their 50s.
They just value it more.
They trained for the NOW. For every day improvement.
Not only was the physical aspect a solid improvement - above all, it was their general attitude and behavior that really changed for the better.
I really miss the 1 on 1 in person training these days. . miserable covid done fkkd up my industry :(
Covid is an asshole, but I promise it will get better! I love your passion, and as a teacher I understand how meaningful those connection are. The good thing is everyone coming out of covid extra chonky so maybe you'll have more clients than ever at the other end.
@@ali-boop It truly is 😒👎
Working with a few online is one thing ,but it can NEVER compare to in- person sessions. Seeing and hearing their reactions /expressions during certain movements they couldn't do before in their much younger years.
Hopefully we all come out of this for the better ..and not in TOO bad of condition 😝
Y'all have become my go-to when it comes to fitness knowledge. Thank y'all so much.
strength training, calorie counting, focusing on getting good sleep, getting sunshine as often as possible
Totally agree 🤗
Great Combo!
Very hard not to worry about my weight when I see it increase.
it’s a mind fuck. I have to tell myself 10x / day it’s healing me and “part of the process” to increase my metabolism and build more muscle.
What I've noticed that worked for me;
1. Morning workouts on an empty stomach
2. Push, pull, legs workout split
3. Intermittent fasting 19-5 with no food on Sundays
4. Getting enough sleep
5. Meal prep consisting of a protein, a veggie and a carb.
As a 40 year old female, eating breakfast, and taking in more calories, has worked wonders. Over a decade of unintentionally starving myself, has destroyed my metabolism. Now weight lifting. Also, cardio only exercise is why I’m not on my first round of weight loss.
Yeah, overnight oats has revolutionised my life as I now eat a regular breakfast
Awesome do more shows for women nearing 50
Pre-workout and creatine, consistency and including substantial cardio while lifting weight; increasing work on mobility.
THANK YOU 💖
I've never tried a pre-workout. Any you suggest? Tips? 🥰
Have you started with just having coffee? If not, I’d start there. I have tried several but I settled on c4 without the creatine. I like to take creatine on my own terms. Of note, beta alanine is in c4 and it causes an itchy/tingly sensation for the first few minutes. If that would bother you, try something without the beta alanine. Ghost is a popular pre-workout, but I’ve never had it. You could also try a pre-mixed canned drink. They have a lot of b-vitamins, can come without or without caffeine as well as creatine or beta alanine. You can but one for between $1 and $3 without the big investment in the powder at between $20 and $60 ( strong body builder type dosage). O not take it if I’m doing legs or full body. If talking powder, start with half the serving size.
@@latonyahoward-teferra335 thanks! I always do everything with coffee! 😅 I was wondering if there is a big difference between the two.
@@ali-boop Caffeine is definitely the major player, but I personally see a bug difference when I use prewokout. I have arthritis all over and it’s takes an eternity for me to loosen up and feel good when I don’t use preworkout even when I’ve had a good deal of coffee. YMMV, but I’d say yes there is a difference. Coffee plus preworkout leaves me with ALL day energy and I can lift a little heavier and get an extra rep of two.
I just came to stare into baby Yoda's gamer eyes.
I'm definitely stronger in my 40s than I ever was in my 20s or 30s, thanks to lifting heavy and adding protein to my diet. I come in to work full of energy and run circles around people almost half my age. Trying to repair the ultra low calorie diet and cardio heavy workouts is the most difficult challenge, esp with a diagnosed adrenal fatigue issue. The doctor says whatever I was doing was working to keep my bmi healthy (800 calories a day and orange theory). But I was actually fainting and losing hair, so I couldn't continue. 🥲 I'd love to hear an episode on pcos or adrenal fatigue issues (congenital (or non-congenital) adrenal hyperplasia). It's a very frustrating situation.
I don’t have diagnosed adrenal fatigue but have suspected it. I find it helps to build up with strength training very very slow. Start low weight, never 2 days in a row, lots of protein, lots of sleep. Then slowly build up the weight/reps/sets and less rest days over time.
Maybe because back then we didn’t have definitive research regarding weight training effects on women. At 52, I know how important it is to weight train consistently. Been exercising all my life but it is so difficult making gains being in menopause . I know I need to watch my carb intake and lift regularly. Now we know that sleep is underrated! Always new research! Love your podcasts!!
My Game Changer was/is: Collagen & Creatin and Iron Infusion every once in a while!!! Those 3 things are definitely a game changer for me!
I’ve had one infusion but am wary of getting another one...what’s your take on side effects?
@@pamelamotwani5352 I am not so tired anymore and I feel like my trainings gotten way better!
Thank you for dedicating time to podcast for us 40+ female lifters. Absolutely wonderful that you go into HORMONES effecting our ability to get healthy/strong. Truly appreciate all the nuggets of wisdom from you guys. Keep putting out the facts and cutting through all the fitness BS on the internet.
Focusing more on consistency than intensity.
For me, consistently sticking to full body workouts three days a week, I have also been playing around with the trigger sessions I learned about in MAPS anabolic. It's been really cool incorporating those.
Doing push ups through out the day got me on track to be healthier and fit
“Why do think more percentage of this clientele(older females) works out?”....it’s bc we women are judged much more HARSHLY on our looks than men. Period.
Our face, our, bodies, our hair, everything external is under constant scrutiny. But this doesn’t bother me, it’s just human nature, which is why I always make an effort to look good.
Agreed! Excellent point.
Women are the biggest consumer group. They make most purchases which is why companies market to them so heavily.
@@saldistefanomaps chicken or egg though? Which came first?
It could also be that women tend to be more health conscious.
Standard things like creatine, proper quality nutrition, high quality fish oil. Not so talked about but things that have been essential for me is self-awareness and honesty with myself about my training, when to push it and when to ease off and focus on mobility, meditation, etc, and also be honest with what you need and what works for you instead of just subscribing to every fad and influencer that's new. I feel this is very overlooked and leads to a lot of frustration.
I LOVE THIS EPISODE ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much mind pump team, so informative 🙌🏽
My game changer was DEFINITELY moving from stop focusing on losing weight, counting calories and doing fitness classes to bulking, strength training and working on my mobility like a real athlete (I say, “I train like a man”) and having my nutrition cycled based on my training (periodization), WITH LOTS OF CARBS! 🤜🏻🤛🏻
I am 39, 5.1, 114lbs, 16% BF and I can leg press 1000lbs (6RM), DD 200 lbs (5RM), Hip Thrust 250 lbs (6RM) and squat 205lbs (5RM). And these numbers are going up on a weekly basis! ☺️☺️
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@@MindPumpShow awesome thank you!!!!
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Kettlebells are king! Changed my life, so convenient and because they’re in my lounge once kids are put to bed - non negotiable exercise has to happen.😍 love this episode!
Experimenting with 2 full body workouts a day. Morning is fasted, and they are mostly body weight for the lighter intensity. I feel like you can see noticeable changes as often as daily!
I think I would be cool to interview successful women in the fitness industry.. some popular women I see Charlie Atkins, Massy Arias and I’m sure many more 😁
I love a good healthy big breakfast for me with eggs, spinach, oatmeal and fruit. Not only does this kickstart my day and make me feel better it carries over into my afternoon workouts as I eat breakfast at around 9am. That way I can have a smaller pre workout meal to avoid digestion problems but be fully fueled for my workout with the healthy fats, carbs, and proteins. Also doing 90 90s, active pigeons on leg days and shoulder dislocations and y handcuffs before every workout as I have tight shoulders
YES! Totally related to this podcast, like it was made for me. Found Mindpump a few years back while laying on the floor with blown out back ( 4 bulged discs) spent my 50th bday on the floor. Went from physical work to a desk job 9 years ago and I didnt workout to compensate for sitting all day needless to say I went downhill real quick. Now I lift 3-5 days and I'm stronger than I've ever been, still working on mobilty everyday my body talks to me all the time. Love your podcast I think you guys are way better than Joe Rogan and Doug is hot!!😁
Ladies we also have to listen to our bodies. Yesterday I had a weird food day. I only wanted carbs. The thought of eating protein turned my stomach. I couldn’t understand why until I realized I was on day 2 of my period and maybe I needed a high carb day. Today I’m back to normal, craving a regular balanced diet.
Consistency is key fam, that changed my life .
Also cocaine
It is PLANT based.
Choosing coke;
So you can work longer;
So you can earn more;
So you can do more coke.
Stop choosing cocaine. 😁
I make sure I eat the proper protein and carb ratio during the day, creating, and getting my arse to the gym 5 days a week. I make sure I lift heavy and push myself.
Really good stuff here.
40 isn't over the hill, for sure. But it is impossible to underestimate the way menopause affects how you're body responds to everything! Im 49....pretty much menopausal, at this point, and it's like I have stepped into an alien body!
I’m 63. Lost 60lbs over the last year. What works? Different for everyone but here’s what worked for me: Focus on building muscle. Not loosing fat. I was upset that I couldn’t climb bleachers at a ice rink. I told myself I am not giving into this old age of being a fragile old women. Focus on eating more protein. I eat 150gms every day. Focus on eating enough carbs. Eating enough carbs healed my hormones, so women don’t fear carbs. My macros 40/40/20. I was eating 1000 calories and gaining weight with my hormones out of wack. I now eat 1600 - 1700 calories and still loosing weight! I heard about mushrooms helping with muscle growth but haven’t tried them. I take creatine. L-Cartine, Taurine, and R-ALA and just added Annatto. To stay motivated or disciplined and consistent, watch TH-cam shows like MindPump! ❤
Zhou aminos and pre workout are great products and clean. They have a mushroom blend too! I have had allot of positive changes taking a green apple creating powder I get that has Beta-alanine and gensing . I’m 44😃😃 I take carne-tine and bone broth powders and superfood mixes for my Protien!
What cardio do you guys do? Specifically, which is the best cardio to do along with resistance training?
The loss of muscle mass is real!
Cool shirt Sal 😅
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My main game changers have been prioritizing making eating healthier more convenient and making physical activity less convenient, as far as it is practical.
For example, I’d rather buy pre-cut lettuce that I’ll eat than a head of lettuce I’ll have to clean, dry and cut myself, which will end up in the trash because I ate something more convenient but more processed and calorically dense that doesn’t fit my plan.
In terms of physical activity, modern technology takes care of a lot, of course. So I avoid things like using my dish washer or driving to the store in favor of hand washing, sometimes hand drying and walking to the store. This helps me to stay more active outside of work my outs.
Love this!
I always thought 50 was over the hill
Do you think age 44 is to old to do a frost figure show? I’ve lifted my whole life. Thanks for your feedback. I’ve been told by many I should or asked if I compete.
Wow! I feel like a walking stereotype. EVERYTHING you guys discussed was me. Well, I learned what not to do. All up hill from here.
It’s definitely better in my 40s 😊
Love that!
Love the shirt!
I have just bought the fabulous 40s bundle and the links don't work on the at home workout blueprint. Am I doing something wrong? I would just like to check my form on these movements. Can anyone help?
From a lady in this demographic: thank you thank you thank you! I'm trying the fat loss moves in your free PDF, but would love to know what the best MAPS program is for a home gym with dumbbells. I already train 5 days a week and would love to try a MAPS program!
Many of our programs come with dumbbells only modifications. In fact the bundle I talk about in the intro of this episode has programs with dumbbell only mods
Challenge accepted.
What about us women over 60 who work out everyday?!?! No one covers our age, I feel Ike they already have us in the grave.
I'm 43 started gym with trainer for 3 month now I feel strong I'm 5'7 161lbs I'm slim just have to burn fat on the belly and arm I am gaining muscles and I'm happy. I work with weights 3x a week and 2x a week doing 20min cardio along with core workout but now that I'm doing that I feel very very tired. What is wrong with me ? HELPPPP
Can the MAPS anabolic program be used with dumbbells? I workout at home and do no have a wide range of weights. The heaviest is 15 lbs and as I have been training for the past 5 weeks I know I can go higher. My request is please can you suggest good brand of equipment (dumbbells/kettlebells) to buy. Would like to invest in good quality equipment which lasts longer than go buy whatever is available on Amazon considering how expensive these are right now.
It comes with a dumbbell only option
Eat pickles for pre-workout
How about woman in fifty
So funny when they ALL said "gee, women in their 30s and 40s are the majority of clients". Then tried to theorize why. Dudes, this is the phase when women are deciding if the provider they have is really the best option to ride out the rest of life with.
Provider? Do you mean partner? I don’t think that’s it. It’s because we’ve had kids, we’re aging, and metabolism has changed and we know how hard we have to work in the gym to get results.
Now do women over 60