150: The Best Fitness Advice for Women Over 40 (Workout & Nutrition) | Dr. Stephanie Estima

About this episode

In this episode, Kelly Brogan MD discusses fitness and nutrition for women over 40 with Dr. Stephanie Estima, focusing on strength training and debunking common gym myths.

Get your tickets to Kelly's live Audacious Embodiment weekend in Miami, FL here . It’s time women know the truth about some gym myths… I came to strength training for women later than I expected. As a lifelong dancer and devoted cardio enthusiast, the shift into lifting was humbling and surprisingly intimate. It required me to meet the parts of myself that negotiate, hesitate, and avoid discomfort. Muscle reveals itself as far more than structure. In this conversation with Dr. Stephanie Estima, we look at how building strength supports brain health in midlife, mood stability, sleep quality, and long-term vitality. The physiology of women over 40 fitness demands a different relationship to training than the culture of endless cardio suggests. We also deconstruct common myths around getting “bulky” and clarify why progressive overload is a personal calibration rather than a fixed number on a barbell. Nutrition becomes part of the equation, including a nuanced look at carbohydrates for women who train with intention. If you are navigating midlife health and sensing that your body is asking for something deeper, this is an invitation to step into your strength. You’ll Learn: [00:00]…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly Brogan MD

Guest: Dr. Stephanie Estima

Topics covered

• fitness for women over 40
• strength training
• nutrition
• brain health
• myths about fitness
• progressive overload

Keywords

• women over 40
• strength training
• nutrition
• brain health
• muscle
• progressive overload
• fitness myths

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Places: Miami, FL

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