The Fox News Rundown Extra: Dana Perino & 'The Cheat Code Coach' Discuss the Best Health Hacks For 2026
Jan 3, 2026
Pamela Goldstone, known as 'The Cheat Code Coach,' is a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer focused on practical health strategies. She shares savvy fitness and nutrition hacks for 2026, emphasizing the importance of sleep and strength training, especially for women. Goldstone debunks common fitness myths and advocates for higher protein intake and smarter meal timing. She also discusses the impact of GLP-1 drugs and the empowering role of strength training as we age, encouraging small, manageable changes to enhance mental health.
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From Cardio Overload To Weight Training
- Pamela Goldstone recounts being frustrated by endless cardio until a friend showed her heavy weights and changed her approach.
- That shift plus learning nutrition led her to certify in coaching and transform clients quickly.
Strength Training Is Nonnegotiable For Women
- Heavy resistance training is especially crucial for women to preserve muscle and bone as they age.
- Strength work acts like an antidepressant and prevents age-related muscle loss starting after 35.
Lift Before You Do Cardio
- Do strength training before cardio so you preserve energy to lift heavier and apply progressive overload.
- Flip your routine and track progressive increases to see faster strength and physique gains.