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Ep. 321 Muscle, Bone & Joint Health in Menopause with Debra Atkinson

Ep. 321 Muscle, Bone & Joint Health in Menopause with Debra Atkinson

FromEveryday Wellness


Ep. 321 Muscle, Bone & Joint Health in Menopause with Debra Atkinson

FromEveryday Wellness

ratings:
Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Dec 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

I am thrilled to have my friend and colleague, Debra Atkinson, back on the show today. She was with me before for Episode 165, in August of 2021, which became one of the most sought-after episodes of the year. 
Debra is a hormone-balancing exercise coach, a fitness expert, and an influential figure who has guided more than 275,000 women through transforming their second halves with newfound vitality and energy. She is also an accomplished author, the host of Flipping 50 TV, and a TEDx speaker.
In our conversation today, we delve into the physiological changes during perimenopause and menopause that impact weight training and muscle development, and we explore how to shift into the second stage of life as an endurance athlete while promoting recovery. We discuss the importance of strength training during perimenopause and menopause and get into the role of volume, movements, zone 2 training, flexibility, and HiT. We also discuss biohacking, explain how hormone replacement therapy impacts muscle and bone health, and Debra shares her favorite supplements.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

The physiologic changes that impact muscle health during perimenopause and menopause

The challenges of transitioning from an endurance athlete to a menopausal women

How Debra struggled with hormonal imbalances and inflammation during menopause

Some common exercise mistakes during perimenopause and menopause

Why recovery time between weight training sessions is essential

The importance of breathing and pelvic floor exercises 

The benefits of HiT training for women in midlife

At which times during the menstrual cycle should strength training be done?

Strength training and bone health for post-menopausal women 

The advantages of doing high-impact exercises on most days of the week

The merits of vibration training and infrared saunas for recovery and wellness

Supplements for muscle gain and recovery


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Previous Episode Mentioned
Ep. 165 – A Fresh Perspective On Menopause & Fitness: The Importance of Listening to Your Body with Debra Atkinson
Released:
Dec 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to the Everyday Wellness podcast with Cynthia Thurlow! Cynthia is a mom of 2 boys, wife, nurse practitioner, and intermittent fasting and nutrition expert. She has over 20 years experience in emergency medicine and cardiology, but pivoted to focus on food as medicine. She loves to share science-backed practical information to improve your overall well being and is grateful to be interviewing leaders in the health and wellness field. Her goal with Everyday Wellness is to help her listeners make simple changes to their everyday lives that will result in improved overall wellness and long term health.