Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ Ep. 541 Why Your Diet and Workouts Stopped Working – The Shocking Truth About Muscle Loss in Women with Linda Alexander | Menopause & Strength Training
Jan 14, 2026
In this conversation, seasoned personal trainer Linda Alexander shares her expertise on strength training for women over 35. She emphasizes the shift in nutritional and exercise needs during perimenopause and menopause. Linda details her approach to muscle maintenance, the impact of intermittent fasting on protein intake, and the importance of mindset. She also explores simple nutrition tenets, the role of recovery, and how to effectively progress weight training. Listeners will gain practical insights into building strength and enhancing longevity.
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Aging Changes How Bodies Respond
- Muscle becomes harder to build as hormones change and energy use shifts with age.
- Expectation adjustment and lifestyle factors (sleep, stress) matter more than repeating old routines.
Make Strength Training The Priority
- Prioritize strength training to maintain and build muscle because cardio and walking won't do it.
- Do basic compound movements progressively and keep training simple for lasting results.
Early Movement Shapes Lifelong Bone Health
- Childhood movement patterns set lifelong bone and motor skills, so less PE now harms future bone health.
- Many women never learned basic movement skills, creating deficits later in life.
