Confessions of a Fitness Trainer: Unveiling Inner Strength: From Resistance to Resilience
Are you one of the many women who struggle with exercising regularly? Studies show that only 25% of women over 55 meet the recommended weekly dose of exercise, including both cardio and strength training. As a fitness trainer, this statistic is both sobering and alarming.
But let’s clarify this. Around 70% of older women do get enough aerobic activity, but the uptake of strength training remains worryingly low. Why?
There are various reasons, from lack of awareness about its benefits to misconceptions about bulking up and fear of injury or societal expectations.
In this episode, I draw from psychology, my personal experience, and the inspiring stories of women just like you. To discuss the importance of making exercise a pleasure rather than a chore.
My life’s work is about making exercise enjoyable for women over 55, inspiring them to be active regularly and sufficiently.
I’m not here to guilt or shame you into it. Instead, I want you to celebrate what your body can do and inspire you to prioritize your health and well-being.
Through the stories of inspiring women, we’ll explore the transformative power of cardio and strength training, witnessing remarkable transformations from sedentary lifestyles to active ones.
What’s a way that you could make exercise a pleasure rather than a chore? Share your thoughts, stories, and reflections below in the comments section.
In this episode, we cover:
Barriers to Strength Training: Lack of awareness, misconceptions, fear of injury, and societal expectations. It’s crucial to address these barriers to promote a holistic approach to fitness.
Understanding Human Nature: Human psychology plays a significant role in our approach to exercise. By reframing exercise as a source of pleasure rather than a chore, we can overcome barriers and cultivate long-term habits.
Inspiring Stories from Women Just Like You: Meet Lyn and Mary, two remarkable women who have embraced exercise as a vital part of their lives. Their stories highlight the transformative impact of cardio, strength training, and cognitive challenges on physical and mental well-being.
The Power of Resilience: Lyn and Mary exemplify the resilience and determination needed to embark on a fitness journey later in life. Their stories inspire us to redefine our limits and embrace the transformative potential of exercise.
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitandfabulousover55
Fit and Fabulous Over 55 book: https://fitandfabulousover50.com/book
Website: https://primeactive.com.au/
The Benefits of Resistance Training:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mjxJabUKu_SpLlyIodPwsJd128y9eqSv/view?usp=sharing
More about No-Nonsense Aging
No-Nonsense Aging is the podcast for wise women over 55 who are ready to take control of how their bodies and brains age with a no-nonsense attitude.
Your host Penelope is an Expert Fitness Coach and Healthy Aging Psychologist with over 35 years of experience. Fortnightly, she dives into the essentials of achieving optimal body and brain health by embracing the combined power of exercise, cognitive training, mindfulness and self-compassion.
In each episode, you’ll gain access to a wealth of knowledge and evidence-based strategies addressing the unique challenges faced by women over 55. To actively shape your aging process and embrace a lifestyle that exudes vitality, strength, confidence, and calm. It’s time to redefine what it means to age with grace and vibrancy.
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