Fitness In Menopause | Debra Atkinson

Aug 7, 2024

In this engaging conversation, fitness expert Debra Atkinson shares her mission to help women over 50 navigate their fitness journeys during menopause. She emphasizes the importance of strength training for injury prevention and overall health, discussing how it enhances longevity and mobility. Debra offers practical tips for starting a lifting routine and motivates listeners to embrace empowerment through fitness. The episode also touches on nutrition, hydration, and the transformative power of high-intensity training, aiming to inspire women to take charge of their health.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Empowerment through Strength Training

04:04 • 13min

Maintaining Muscle and Hydration for Women Over 50

17:27 • 5min

Strength Training and Aging

22:14 • 14min

Nutritional Superfoods and Skincare Essentials

36:00 • 3min

Aging, Fitness, and Empowerment

39:07 • 20min

The Importance of High-Intensity Training and Individualized Fitness

58:40 • 5min

Understanding Workout Intensity and Adrenal Health

01:03:35 • 2min

Maximizing Fitness for Menopausal Women

01:06:00 • 10min

EP. 164: On this episode of the Dr. Tyna Show, I’m thrilled to chat with my friend Debra Atkinson, a fitness expert dedicated to helping women over 50 navigate their fitness journey during menopause. We dive into why strength training is crucial as we age, discussing everything from Debra’s personal fitness evolution to practical tips for starting and sticking with a lifting routine. We also explore how strength training impacts injury prevention, mobility, and overall longevity. Tune in for a fun and insightful conversation packed with actionable advice to enhance your fitness and well-being!

On This Episode We Cover:

01:42 - Debra’s backstory
05:51 - Tips for starting your lifting journey
09:55 - Motivation for strength training
14:14 - Strength is more important than muscle size
15:31 - Injury prevention & healthy skeletal muscle
18:50 - Goal setting for training
21:58 - Aging with your partner
24:32 - Chores to train for
29:05 - Painful aging
31:15 - Mobility and resistance training
34:11 - Staying fit for your family & setting an example
39:17 - Actionable steps to start moving towards longevity
42:58 - Building power
45:51 - Dancing as a workout
48:50 - VO2 Max and zone training
55:16 - HIIT workouts
01:01:10 - Weighted Vests

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