How to build muscle after 40 (and why it’s never too late to start) – with Kate Rowe-Ham
About this episode
Liz Earle and personal trainer Kate Rowe-Ham discuss the importance of strength training and exercise for health and well-being after 40.
Nothing supports your muscles, metabolism and mood in midlife quite like exercise. Personal trainer Kate Rowe-Ham, founder of Owning Your Menopause, joins Liz to talk about the power of strength training – and how to build your own habits. In this episode, Liz and Kate discuss the changes that happen to our bodies after the age of 30 and the symptoms of menopause that can be supported by lifting weights. Kate also reveals the surprising mental-health benefits of movement – and gives tips on starting small and finding what works for you. In this episode · Shocking stats on muscle decline and bone density as we age · The impact of exercise on our mental health · GLP-1 jabs and why strong is better than skinny · Building confidence, capability and independence · How you’re probably not eating enough · Keeping it simple – start small and find what works for you Links mentioned in the episode: · Vitamin D · Omega-3…
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