The Science of Exercise for Women 40+: What to Prioritise (And What to Ignore) | Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple and Dr Alyssa Olenick
About this episode
The episode discusses effective exercise strategies for women over 40, focusing on strength training and debunking common fitness myths.
Dr Lauren Colenso-Semple and Dr Alyssa Olenick join me to answer a question I hear constantly from women in midlife: “Why am I putting in so much effort, but not seeing the results?” We break down what matters most for strength, body composition, and long term health, and what is simply noise. You’ll come away with a clear framework for resistance training, a realistic view of cardio, and a calmer approach to progress that does not rely on fear, perfection, or menopause specific gimmicks. What We Cover Why effort and the right stimulus matter more than “working hard” A simple full body lifting template for busy weeks How to know if you are training close enough to failure Why cardio is still important, and how to think about intensity The cortisol and overtraining myths that keep women stuck How protein, consistency, and dieting patterns affect results If you want a plan you can actually stick with, this one will help you focus on the basics that move the needle. Intro (00:00) The Real Reason Your Fitness Progress Has Stalled (02:00) Why Women Should Lift Heavy (10:40) Maximize Your Training ROI ( 21:29) Fitness Fact vs. Fiction (34:17) How Your Body Changes with Age (40:59) The…
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