Tracy Steen: From Pink Weights to Powerful

About this episode

In this episode, Dr. Corinne Erickson and Tracy Steen discuss how women in midlife can safely and sustainably start strength training.

Lifting heavy in perimenopause can feel intimidating, especially if you’re more comfortable on a treadmill than in the weight room. In this episode, I’m joined by midlife fitness expert Tracy Steen (Move Daily) to break down how women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond can build muscle safely, sustainably, and without burnout. We cover: • How to start strength training (without being too sore to move tomorrow) • The truth about “pink weights” • Protein targets that are actually r...

People in this episode

Guest: Tracy Steen

Topics covered

• strength training
• perimenopause
• muscle building
• fitness for women

Keywords

• heavy lifting
• midlife fitness
• sustainable training
• protein targets

Mentioned in this episode

Products: pink weights

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