Getting Strong in Your 40's and Beyond with Dr. Lauren Colenso Semple, PhD

Getting Strong in Your 40's and Beyond with Dr. Lauren Colenso Semple, PhD

May 12, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 10

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The episode features Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple discussing fitness and muscle building for women in their 40s and beyond.

In today's episode, we sit down with Lauren Colenso-Semple to discuss the practical questions women have about fitness, weight loss, and muscle: How do we achieve muscle building when we are short on time? How much protein do we need? How does the menopause transition impact weight loss and the ability to gain muscle? Should we train differently at different times in our cycles? And much more! Lauren Colenso-Semple is a researcher and science communicator with expertise in female physiology and exercise. She holds a Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology from McMaster University and a Master’s in Exercise Science from the University of South Florida. Through her research, teaching, public speaking, and online platforms, Dr. Lauren is known for making complex topics accessible—and for calling out the myths that hold women back from reaching their full potential. She is also a seasoned fitness professional with extensive hands-on coaching experience and a co-owner of the MASS Research Review , where she helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and practical fitness strategies. Today's episode is brought to you by Cozy Earth . Use code PARENTPAUSE for 20% site wide, and from May…

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