What’s the best workout for women over 40? The one they’ll do consistently without feelings of guilt or shame for not doing it.
For a workout to create better fitness and feel great in your body, it has to be sustainable. Meaning, you have to feel motivated to do it, have fun doing it, and feel better afterward – mind, body, and soul.
Here’s what we know from the research (thanks Brené Brown!). Guilt and shame are lousy long-term motivators. In reality, both will increase the fuckit mindset and lead you to constantly think “I have to get back on track.”
The best workout for a woman over 40 is one that focuses on building strength, flexibility, endurance, and body confidence without the pursuit of weight loss – especially in midlife. That doesn’t mean you have to force yourself through 60 minutes of punishment.
You can get the best workout in a low-stakes, consistent way, even if it’s only 5 minutes most days and you never change into workout clothes!
My guest Jamie Carbaugh on the Savor Food and Body Podcast is a personal trainer and former physical therapist assistant who doesn’t take before and after photos. She helps folks associate the benefits of movement and exercise beyond the scale so it’s sustainable for the individual.
Her motto, “movement for more” helps you shift your focus from mainstream fitness goals (weight loss, body measurements, and before and after pictures) to associating exercise with more flexibility, patience, kindness, strength, and endurance.
Here’s what you’ll hear in our conversation:
- Jamie’s path to becoming an online fitness coach and Heath At Every Size(R) personal trainer
- What does the tagline “movement for more” mean for Jamie’s coaching style
- How Jamie teaches exercise and movement from a foundational and functional background
- Jamie’s advice on what types of movement she recommends for women in midlife who want more strength, flexibility, and endurance.
Jamie is a Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor who is passionate about changing the culture of health and wellness. She offers 1:1 virtual training sessions, a monthly workout subscription, and virtual group fitness classes.
Learn more about Jamie’s work on her website: www.fitragamuffin.com
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