The Flipping 50 Show

Debra Atkinson
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Oct 24, 2023 • 39min

Midlife Changes with Intermittent Fasting Expert Gin Stephens

Midlife changes - beyond hormones - are the topic of this conversation. My guest is Gin Stephens. She is a change queen. Once a teacher always a teacher she says. But she left teaching as a profession and moved into intermittent fasting.  Although, this episode is not about the intermittent fasting books or podcasts she hosts as much as it is about how a woman 54 is pivoting on a regular basis and how you can too.  My Guest:  Gin Stephens is the author of the NY Times and USA Today bestseller Fast. Feast. Repeat., and Delay, Don’t Deny: Living an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle, an Amazon #1 best seller in the weight loss category, as well as Clean(ish): Eat (Mostly) Clean, Live (Mainly) Clean, and Unlock Your Body's Natural Ability to Self-Clean (2022), another Amazon #1 bestseller in several categories. Gin has lived the intermittent fasting lifestyle since 2014, losing over 80 pounds. She is the host of 2 top-ranked podcasts: Intermittent Fasting Stories and the Fast. Feast. Repeat. Intermittent Fasting for Life podcast (w/Sheri Bullock). You can join her private community by going to ginstephens.com/community. Questions We Answer in this Episode: You've rerouted in your life: Careers and moving in midlife, what were those changes like?  Both were big. There's no woman listening who hasn't HAD to make changes. Have you had those FORCED kinds of changes too?  What were they if you can say, and what was the difference between choosing it vs getting forced into it?  Let's talk a little about the actual content of your new podcast ... and the existing. Can you share a bit about each?  What have been some of the biggest surprises or most impactful stories of those who've tried IF and had transformations? Connect with Gin:  https://www.ginstephens.com/ On Social:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginstephens Other Episodes You Might Like:  Intermittent Fasting for Women | Health & Wellness | When Yes When No: https://www.flippingfifty.com/intermittent-fasting-for-women/ The Most Unsuspecting Motivation Source | C60 30-Day Follow Up: https://www.flippingfifty.com/motivation-source/ How an Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle and Eating Clean Work: https://www.flippingfifty.com/intermittent-fasting-lifestyle/ Resources:  Power Plate:https://www.flippingfifty.com/PowerPlate Use Code: Flipping50  
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Oct 20, 2023 • 27min

Power Plate Benefits | Prior Skeptic to a Believer

Surely by now you’ve heard of Power Plate. I discussed in a recent episode about whole body vibration and well, Power Plate basically has cornered the market on research, design, and utility. Want to know some sneaky good Power Plate benefits? Stay tuned! We’re all looking for a short cut. There are a few. In fact, maybe for women over 50 there are more than you think because if the effort is there the time doesn’t have to be! In fact, shouldn’t! Power Plate Benefits #1 Stimulate 138% more muscle fiber during workouts A study done by The American Chiropractor has shown working out on Power Plate activates up to 138% more muscle fibers when compared to a standard workout. The micro vibrations activate more muscles so you may be waking up dormant muscles. The additional recruitment results in more calories burned too. Quite a bit in fact. Power Plate Benefits #2 Expend 50% more energy than normal workouts According to a study in the European Association for the Study of Obesity the same workout done on the floor vs on Power Plate Move increased calories burned by 50%. But All That? Even better when combined with this… Power Plate Benefits #3 Increased Endocrine Stimulation Growth Hormone is a key in gaining lean muscle. With aging there is a decline in growth hormone production. That’s complicated further by lack of quality sleep in women in menopause since growth hormone is produced during deepest cycles of sleep. Without adequate growth hormone, all the work you put in may not see its just rewards. Good news is growth hormone is increased by up to 500%. That’s so high it sounds inflated but it’s not nor is it a typo. Power Plate Benefits #4 Boost Bone Density One study featuring postmenopausal subjects had them using Whole Body Vibration 5 minutes 3 times a week for 6 months and resulted in 2% increase in bone density. Compare that to an average loss of 1-3% annually and that’s an almost 5% different. For 15 minutes a week and 5 minutes at a time. Stop the scroll and start vibrating. Sherri: I've been using my Power Plate Move for 3 months now. I have increased my bone density, lost body fat and increased muscle mass. I am 60 years old, 5 foot 5 inches at 129 lbs. Very pleased with my results. My main health concerns are bone density loss.”   Who & When Benefit from Power Plate? Recovering from hip or knee surgery Limited ability to lift heavy weights due to arthritis, severe osteoporosis Already frail Recovery from exercise Suffering from soreness due to exercise or fibromyagia Athletes like golfers Ill, long haul or adrenal fatigue prevents more exercise If you want to take advantage, I scored 20% off for Flipping 50 community members here: https://www.flippingfifty.com/powerplate with code Flipping50 Resources:  Get  20% off with this link: FLIPPING50 at https://www.flippingfifty.com/powerplate Other Episodes You Might Like: Whole Body Vibration: http://flipping50.com/whole-body-vibration/ Are MEN JUST as at Risk for Osteoporosis?: https://www.flippingfifty.com/risk-for-osteoporosis/
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Oct 17, 2023 • 45min

Build Bone After Osteoporosis

Yes, you can build bone after osteoporosis. You can reverse bone losses. So if you were diagnosed years ago you were told something different. But today, research is showing positively that three unique exercise types contribute significantly to bone health. There’s more, and I’ll share another resource at the end, but to get the recent update on research and put an end to fear about movement and exercise… this  RECORDING BUNDLE AVAILABLE! My Guest: Belinda Beck is a Professor at Griffith University (Gold Coast, QLD) and the Menzies Health Institute Queensland. She founded The Bone Clinic, a translational research facility and clinical practice providing evidence-based exercise for patients with osteoporosis. Belinda graduated from The University of Queensland (BHMS[Ed]) and the University of Oregon (MSc and PhD) and completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Stanford University School of Medicine (CA, USA). Her work, primarily related to the effects of mechanical loading on bone, has involved both animal and human models, from basic to clinical research. Her particular focuses have been exercise interventions across the lifespan for the prevention of osteoporotic fracture, and the management of bone stress injuries in athletes and military recruits. Recent projects have included the LIFTMOR clinical trials, the findings of which inform the Onero exercise program implemented at The Bone Clinic and licensed for delivery by exercise physiologists and physiotherapists around the world. Questions We Answer in This Episode:  Share your recent research on bone building after osteoporosis  Types of strength exercises that are proven most effective?  How much impact does it take to build bone density?  What’s the strength training repetition range for bone density?  Why is it so important if you’re busy or low on energy that you know what to do?  For more support on how to stop losses from occurring due to gut health issues, The Bone Coach is offering a free Masterclass this month. Link in the show notes today  Connect with : Website: https://theboneclinic.com.au/ On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboneclinic LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/belinda-beck-97862561 X / Twitter: https://x.com/BelindaRBeck?s=20  Resources: The Bone Coach Free Masterclass for Bone Health Support: https://www.flippingfifty.com/bone-coach-masterclass Other Episodes You Might Like:  Whole Body Vibration for Bone Density | Medical Exercise Specialist Report: https://www.flippingfifty.com/whole-body-vibration/ Are MEN JUST as at Risk for Osteoporosis?: https://www.flippingfifty.com/risk-for-osteoporosis/  
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Oct 15, 2023 • 40min

MenOpop: "It's Cool to be HOT" Party | Celebrating Women in Menopause

We’re celebrating women in menopause all month of October and doing it right along with my guest today. It’s Menopause Month and October 18 is World Menopause Day. (October 20 is Osteoporosis Day and this is also Breast Cancer Awareness month) It’s a busy month for women!  My Guest:  Michelle Cohen is a writer, director, singer & producer who’s diverse creative talents have been featured on CNN, Good Morning America, MTV, NPR’s “All Things Considered”, and in People Magazine, Entertainment Weekly, The Chicago Tribune, and The Washington Post.  Michelle produced the off-Broadway megahit, Schoolhouse Rock Live! & brought Jeff Corey’s memoir, ViImprovising Out Loud: My Life Teaching Hollywood How to Act to print with an introduction by Leonard Nimoy and art work by Jack Nicholson. She is co-founder of Really Really Inc., an entertainment company that creates irresistible content which includes MenOpop, a Menopause Pop-Up & Activity Book at www.menopop.com. Questions we answer in this episode:  Share the wild history of bringing MenOpop, a menopause pop-up & activity book to the world! What is the "It's Cool to be HOT! Party?" What is the virtual SWAG BAG for MenOpoppers? What is a "healing-through-humor" lifestyle brand? It’s Michelle’s mission to be celebrating women in menopause and disrupting with humor as opposed to having to get to illness or disease. I couldn’t agree more and encourage you to hop over to menopop-dot-com and get registered for the party!  If you’ve got one of 34 (or 36 according to Michelle’s count) symptoms of menopause and don’t even know it, you’ll love hearing what she’s got in mind. If you’ve been looking for the Judy Blume of menopause. We may just have found it.  Connect with Michelle: Website: www.menopop.com On Social: X/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MenOpopulation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clubmenopop/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/menopopactivitybook/ Resources:  "It's Cool to be HOT" Party! on Oct. 18: Join at the website link! www.menopop.com 5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5dayflip  Join the Flipping 50 Facebook Insiders group: https://www.facebook.com/flipping50insiders  Other Episodes You Might Like:  Caffeine, Hot Flashes, and Fat Burning During Menopause: https://www.flippingfifty.com/fat-burning/ 5 Cool Exercise Answers to Hot Menopause Symptoms: https://www.flippingfifty.com/menopause-symptoms-2/ Behind the Scenes Menopause Fitness Coaching Session: https://www.flippingfifty.com/menopause-fitness-coaching/
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Oct 13, 2023 • 58min

Are MEN JUST as at Risk for Osteoporosis?

This episode with Kevin Ellis is a favorite of mine, very possibly because Kevin is a favorite of mine. You’ll hear me say that and if you joined us for the What, When & Why to Exercise for Women 40+, or you’ve visited Kevin’s show on Youtube when he’s interviewed me, you understand why.  Kevin is articulate, heart-driven and an all-American values kind of guy who would not strike anyone as a candidate for osteoporosis.  Yet, he was.  It’s an eye-opening episode and he’s got an eye-opening story. If you’ve doubted the value of elimination diets, or you’ve settled and tolerated gut issues for years, (or even just months), it’s potentially time to take this seriously as your bone losses could be accumulating.  During this re-release of this episode with Kevin aka The Bone Coach, it’s national Menopause Awareness Month and bone density is among the topics that matter more during menopause. If you’re fortunate enough to hear it before your menopause or you influence daughters (and sons) my hope is that you’ll be mindful of the opportunities you have now that you won’t later.  Mitigating bone loss is possible. But wouldn’t it be far better to never have lost bone in the first place?  My Guest: Kevin Ellis, better known as Bone Coach™, is a Forbes-featured certified integrative nutrition health coach, podcaster, YouTuber, bone health advocate, and is the founder of BoneCoach.com.    Through a unique 3-step process and a world class coaching program called the Stronger Bones Solution™, he and his team have helped people with osteopenia and osteoporosis in over 1500+ cities around the world get confident in their stronger bones plan.  His mission is to not just help over 1+ million people around the globe build stronger bones… It's to help our children and grandchildren prevent osteoporosis and other diseases in the future so they can lead long, active lives. Questions we answer in this Episode: How did you get started on this journey with helping women with osteopenia and osteoporosis? What is osteopenia and osteoporosis, how common is it, and how do you know if you have it? What causes it? What is the standard treatment protocol for osteoporosis and why is that not enough?  What are the meds prescribed for osteoporosis and what is their effect on bone physiology? What are the risks and side effects and short and long term implications of use most people just aren't aware of? What is the connection between gut health and bone health? Is there a perfect diet for osteoporosis? Any specific foods that can be a helpful addition to a bone-healthy plan? What role does exercise play in bone health? A woman in 1995 was scared to death if she was diagnosed.It was only going to get worse. The recommendations are becoming more aggressive - providing more freedom than ever to already active women.  Today women in midlife are increasing bone density with the right steps… tell us what you’ve seen with your program participants.  Resources: FREE Stronger Bones Masterclass: https://www.flippingfifty.com/bone-coach-masterclass Connect with Kevin: BoneCoach™ Website: https://bonecoach.com/ On Social: BoneCoach™ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonecoach BoneCoach™ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/bonecoach BoneCoach™ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonecoachkevin BoneCoach™ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bonecoach BoneCoach™ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bonecoach BoneCoach™ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bone-coach-osteoporosis-bone-health-podcast/id1483975147 BoneCoach™ Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonecoach Other Episodes Mentioned:  Bone Health, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia Tips You’ve Never Heard: https://www.flippingfifty.com/bone-coach/ Whole Body Vibration for Bone Density | Medical Exercise Specialist Report: https://www.flippingfifty.com/whole-body-vibration/ Exercise for Bone Density Then and Now: https://www.flippingfifty.com/exercise-for-bone-density/
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Oct 10, 2023 • 40min

Functional Feet for Your Second Half with a Strong Foundation

Before you ask what kind of shoes I like or our guest does, listen to this for a deeper understanding of healthy feet.  Posture a problem? How are your feet? Functional feet are the topic of the day. Barefoot specialist expert Dr Emily Splichal is more than a podiatrist. She’s a functional podiatrist. And… she’s a fitness trainer and a movement specialist. She may or may not be (though you’d never believe it from a picture) a midlifer who’s got enough experience working with patients and students to know midlife feet can be the beginnings of problems up the kinetic chain and she’s here to talk about it.  Got an exercise plan this fall? If not, try the 5 Day Flip and kickstart movement My Guest:  Dr Emily Splichal, Functional Podiatrist and Human Movement Specialist, is the Founder of EBFA Global, Creator of the Barefoot Training Specialist® Certification, Author of Barefoot Strong and CEO/Founder of Naboso Technology. With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Dr Splichal has dedicated her medical career towards studying postural alignment and human movement as it relates to barefoot science, foot to core integration and sensory integration. Questions We Answer in the Episode:  What is functional podiatry? Why do you focus on the sensory side of feet? Why is balance training so important to movement? 3 Pillars to Bulletproof feet? Connect with Dr. Emily: https://www.dremilysplichal.com On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nabosotechnology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naboso_technology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NabosoTechnology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefunctionalfootdoc/ Resources:  Barefoot Strong Book - On Amazon  Use Code DEBRA for $50 off for functional feet; https://www.flippingfifty.com/dremily  Naboso: https://www.flippingfifty.com/naboso Other Episodes You Might Like: How to Choose the Best Athletic Shoes https://www.flippingfifty.com/choose-the-best-athletic-shoes/ Should you wear shoes when you workout or go barefoot? https://www.flippingfifty.com/barefoot/
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Oct 6, 2023 • 46min

Your Brain Better | A No Negative Side-Effects Method

He had me at no negative side-effects. Tune into this episode to learn, right along with me. More people are using alternative medicine. This discussion of bioelectric medicine opens the door to yet another type of optimizing body tissues and function. This isn’t about another “treatment” but yet a way to potentially get out of our bodies.  My Guest:  Guy Odishaw is a Healthcare Entrepreneur, Bioelectric Medicine Practitioner  Founder of Bhakti Wellness Center, one of the largest, most diverse, integrative medicine clinics in the country. Co-founder of the first integrative student health clinics in the country at the University of Minnesota. Cofounder of Bhakti Brain Health Clinic - Neuroimaging & Neuromodulation. Cofounder of Minnesota Bredesen Clinic - Dementia Prevention & Treatment Co-founder of CerebralFit Brain Training, a Nutraceutical, Electroceutical, company. Guy’s 30 years of clinical experience specializing in treatment resistant chronic pain, traumatic brain injury and psycho-emotional trauma informs his approach to brain health. Additionally, his 20+ years as meditation instructor and facilitator of courses on personal growth help him understand how to support clients through the potent changes arising from Neurotherapy. Brain training does not only alleviate unwanted symptoms it often also positively changes one's whole sense of self and relationship to the world around them. Questions We Answer in the Episode: What is bioelectric medicine? What is bioelectric medicine's impact on longevity? What is bioelectric medicine's impact on brain health? What conditions do you treat and can you share some results that you have seen? Connect with Guy: Website: https://www.flippingfifty.com/cerebralfit On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cerebralfit Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/cerebralfit/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/guyodishaw/ Resources:  5 Day Flip: https://www.flippingfifty.com/5dayflip Other Episodes You Might Like: Get and Keep Your Brain Health, Fit and Strong: https://www.flippingfifty.com/leaky-brain/ Your New Sweat-Free Health Exercise: Your Brain Workout: https://www.flippingfifty.com/your-brain-workout/  Brain Health Fundamentals: https://www.flippingfifty.com/brain-health-2/
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Oct 3, 2023 • 44min

That Gut Feeling is Real How Gut Impacts Mood

That Gut Feeling is Real How Gut Impacts Mood Got that loving gut feeling ? Following that gut feeling may lead you places you don’t want to go right now. If you’ve never given thought to how your gut impacts mood, this is the time. No mood swings or lows to complain about? Stay with me. Because if you’re in midlife, it’s very likely your gut health has changed in some way. You’re experiencing bloating, or constipation and diarrhea you’ve never before experienced. And inevitably that impact your brain.  Not to mention, if your digestion and elimination aren’t on point, you’re potentially not absorbing nutrients and your workout suffers. It’s not just what you eat but how you absorb it that matters.  Gut Impacts Mood  If you find nutrition, dietary supplements and herbal remedies mind boggling right now, there’s another way to look at it. What if it’s fascinating the options we have. We don’t have to take them all but we can potentially change our health with options available to us that were never before.  Let’s sort through some of the overwhelm and look at what’s just more, and what’s useful and when. We start with gut health.  My Guest:  Dr. Nick Bitz is a Naturopathic Physician that specializes in Ayurvedic medicine. He is a leading voice in the natural products industry and currently serves as Senior VP of Product Development at Neurohacker Collective. His areas of expertise include nootropics, anti-aging medicine, biohacking, herbology, nutrition and dietary supplements. Questions We Answer in this Episode:  What is the gut microbiome? What is dysbiosis? What causes it?  Why do so many women begin to have gut issues in midlife when hormones are changing?  The low mood, brain fog.. Often attributed to menopause as a blanket statement What regulates the gut health and how are hormones involved and influenced? We know fasting can have a positive impact on gut biome, what other things can a woman do to improve her gut health? Share a few science-backed ingredients to support optimal digestion, immune function, and key aspects of the gut-brain connection. Connect with Dr. Nick: https://neurohacker.com/flipping50 On Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bitz-283a03b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neurohacker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neurohackercollective Resources:  12-Week STRONGER program: https://www.flippingfifty.com/getstronger  Other Episodes You Might Like:  Lose Weight, Gain Energy and Eliminate Pain with a Gut Cleanse: Dr Vincent M. Pedre: https://www.flippingfifty.com/lose-weight-gain-energy-and-eliminate-pain-with-a-gut-cleanse-dr-vincent-m-pedre/  Personalized Gut Health: Resolve Menopause Gut Issues: https://www.flippingfifty.com/gut-issues/  6 Better Belly Secrets from Gut Health Expert Summer Bock: https://www.flippingfifty.com/summer-bock-better-belly/
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Oct 1, 2023 • 40min

Thyroid and Adrenal Health for Women

What if I told you that your thyroid and adrenal health not only are connected (not a news flash) but that your need to floss is also related? Got your attention? My guest is talking about a very important topic or topics for Flipping 50 members.    Thyroid and adrenal health are both key to energy, motivation, metabolism. Need I say more?  The Thyroid and Adrenal Health docuseries is also currently available and you can register right now while it’s open. Register here: https://www.flippingfifty.com/docuseries    If this topic is of interest to you or you suffer from either fatigue, low energy or feel like your metabolism is suffering this docuseries will be valuable.  For over 35 years, Jonathan Landsman has been in the health and fitness industry and is the creator of NaturalHealth365.com – one of the most popular natural health websites in the world. NaturalHealth365 offers a free newsletter, podcasts and videos – which reveal the very best information in science and natural health solutions. My Guest: Throughout his career on the internet, Jonathan has created over 500 online programs with over 300 of the brightest minds in natural health and science. He is the creator of many best-selling online educational programs including the Stop Cancer and Fatty Liver Docu-Class. To learn more about all of Jonathan’s programs, visit: NaturalHealth365Programs.com Questions We Answer in this Episode:  1. 3 Most overlooked threats to the thyroid gland 2. What are the best ways to fix these issues? 3. What is the most surprising truth about adrenal health? 4. How does our mindset alter thyroid and adrenal function? 5. Top 3 lifestyle tips to dramatically improve thyroid and adrenal function. Join the Docuseries: https://www.flippingfifty.com/docuseries Other Episodes You Might Like: My Thyroid and Adrenals: Navigating Midlife Hormones: https://www.flippingfifty.com/my-thyroid/ You, Iodine and Thyroid Health: https://www.flippingfifty.com/iodine-and-thyroid/ Adrenal Fatigue Talk with the Hip Hop Energy Doc, Tricia Pingel: https://www.flippingfifty.com/adrenal-fatigue-talk/
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Sep 29, 2023 • 32min

Sex and Sports for Women Over 40

Waning libido is common but it’s not the only thing to consider. We’re looking at libido, sex, and orgasm all inclusively in this episode. If this all makes you blush, it’s audio-only, and we’re just talking. But if you don’t have this discussion with girlfriends because sex talk is uncomfortable, you don’t want it and your partner does or vice versa, I’m actually sharing this podcast for exactly that reason. If not here, where? Intimacy (including sex) is actually quite tied to overall health and wellbeing. If an integral part of your life is missing but you’re not inspired to discuss it, then maybe this is for you. It’s still pretty PG so, no worries there. A European study conducted by a sports nutrition company in 2022 with expert opinions from a Professor of Exercise Science and a Sexual Health Educator set out to find out how different sports improve sex lives. The study was conducted by survey of 3200 Europeans who play sports or exercise. Interestingly, several of the sources I found reviewing references for this episode were done by sports companies of some sort. I point this out, because it’s no accident. We care about sex. They’re posting content and spending time, money, and energy polling, conducting surveys for one reason, to sell more products. I want you to know that if you’re feeling like if this were a book you’d have to put a brown paper wrapper over it, don’t. This is something pretty foundational to every human. Sex and Exercise & Sports Participation Exercise (and sport) can be a part of bringing this little bit of joy and connection back or enhancing it if it’s already present for you. I’ll put in resources a few other connections that can help. But above all, 100% transparency, strength training may be a girl’s a boy’s, and a couple’s best friend, as long as you’re in the sweet spot. (couldn’t resist!) It’s not football players .. in fact they were the least likely to reach the big O and the least confident in the bedroom. Golfers enjoy the most sexual activity among all popular sports, followed by dancers and weightlifters. More than three-quarters of golfers said the sport improved their “o experience. Golfers, and this is probably better golfers, are very in tune with their body position, confident in their ability to affect results by changes that they make. Incredible self-awareness in any area of life spills over into awareness elsewhere. Dancing, provided it’s not a waif-like ballerina sacrificing her libido by starving and extreme discipline, is very rewarding in terms of intimacy. Dancing fosters feelings of lust, sensuality, and sexiness. Those least adventurous on the dance floor may also be least adventurous or confident in the bedroom. Easiest place to start? Some dance lessons to help you get more confident in your own body. There aren’t many things more sensual than dancing with the right partner.     Sex and Sports Specifics   78% of regular walkers report it improving their sex life. It might be that exploring new places and having new adventures builds trust, happiness and satisfaction that pays off in the bedroom. Consider getting off the beaten path.   81% of swimmers say swimming improved their sex lives but only 44% are confident in the bedroom.   While women actually enjoy watching football, the benefits of the sport don’t actually add up to the best results in the bedroom. Fballers aren’t all that confident and don’t climax as much as other sports participants.   Running can have a positive effect on hormone levels provided it’s not too much. Endurance exercise decreases testosterone and increases cortisol levels, having the opposite desired effect (see what I did there). Couples, about 66% on average, who run together report a higher frequency of sex compared to those who don’t. (a survey conducted by Brooks Running) What was the quote? "The Tango is the vertical expression of a horizontal desire." – Jennifer Lopez’ character in Shall We Dance? More than any other sport, 90% of weight trainers said it had a positive impact on their sex life. What’s the physiological reason? Weight training not only improves testosterone levels that directly impact libido or desire, it also edges out yoga for support in cognitive function and problem solving, lending to decreased stress levels through enhanced resilience. Physiologically, no other exercise will change your body shape in the way strength training has the ability to do. Aerobic activity may support weight loss to some extent, but it leaves a smaller version – possibly even less toned – than you started with. Parting Thoughts About Sex and Sport One of the biggest killers of libido, sex and orgasm tends to be a mismatch between fitness status of partners. Even if the couple doesn’t do the same fitness or sport activity, those that support each other independently pursuing some type of fitness activity tend to also have a better relationship. Reference: https://de.myprotein.com/thezone/lifestyle/europaeische-studie-einfluss-von-sport-auf-das-liebesleben/ Resources: STRONGER 12-Week Strength Training: https://www.flippingfifty.com/getstronger Libido boosting Julva: https://www.flippingfifty.com/julva Other Episodes You Might Like: Better Sex After 50 How to Love Getting Intimate https://www.flippingfifty.com/better-sex-2/ Juicy New Menopause, Libido, & Intimacy Solutions https://www.flippingfifty.com/juicy-new-menopause-libido-intimacy-solutions/ Not Just for Men, Why Women Need Testosterone, Too! https://www.flippingfifty.com/testosterone/  

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