The Dr. Brighten Show The New Perimenopause Weight Loss Approach | Tara LaFerrara
Sep 23, 2025
Tara LaFerrara, a strength coach and founder of Broads, shares her insights on fitness for midlife women. She debunks the myth of 'eat less, move more,' emphasizing resistance training for improving body composition and bone density. Tara explains how stress, sleep, and lifestyle can hinder progress and offers practical tips for effective workouts at any age. She discusses the importance of discipline over motivation and the need to redefine self-worth beyond weight, encouraging joyful movement that empowers women in their fitness journey.
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Strength Training Is The Game Changer
- Resistance training is the most effective way to improve body recomposition, bone density, and reduce belly fat in perimenopause.
- Strength training burns more calories at rest and delivers broader health benefits than chronic cardio alone.
Start Strength Training Now
- Start strength training at any age; earlier builds a longer-lasting muscle foundation.
- Even beginners can progress to major lifts with consistent training and proper coaching.
Stress And Sleep Drive Metabolic Health
- Chronic stress and poor sleep undermine recovery and wreck progress in body composition.
- Managing stress can cascade into improved sleep, hydration, and nutrition, amplifying training results.