Why Working Harder Stops Working After 50 (And What to Do Instead)

About this episode

The episode discusses why traditional hard work in fitness may not be effective after 50 and offers alternative strategies for success.

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People in this episode

Host: Debra Atkinson

Topics covered

• fitness after 50
• menopause
• exercise strategies
• hormonal balance
• midlife health

Keywords

• midlife fitness
• hormone balance
• exercise for women
• menopause fitness
• fat burning

Sponsors

Flipping 50 Menopause Fitness Specialist

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Products: Fortetropin, SHEatine™

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