111. How to Lose Fat & Gain Muscle After 40 | Hailey Babcock (Dr. Stacy Sims' Fitness Collaborator!)

This conversation is for you if you're struggling with weight loss in midlife. Our most popular episode ever featured Dr. Stacy Sims today we're talking to one of her fitness and nutrition collaborators.Hailey Babcock is a fitness and nutrition coach whose programs are built in collaboration with Dr. Stacy Sims and Dr. Vonda Wright, two of the leading experts in women's exercise science. In this episode, we cover the most effective ways to lose fat and gain muscle in midlife.You'll learn:How Hailey and Dr. Stacy Sims built fitness programs for midlife women looking to lose fat and gain muscleWhy you need to lift heavy and how to do it safelyWhat kind of cardio is actually best for fat lossThe role of HIIT and SIT training, and why recovery matters just as much as the workoutHow much muscle you can realistically expect to gainWhy stressful seasons of life (divorce, caring for aging parents, stressful teens) are not the time to chase weight lossWhy a structured training program beats random YouTube workoutsWhat to focus on if you have zero time to work out (stairs over elevators, walking after meals, more movement throughout your day)The real role of nutrition in fat lossWhy strength training is non-negotiable if you're trying to lose weightConnect with Hailey Babcock:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haileyhappensfitness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haileyhappensfitness/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haileyhappensfitnessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haileyhappensfitnessWebsite: https://www.haileyhappensfitness.com/Thank you for listening! Please FOLLOW the show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast/Shop the Functional Moms Podcast Supplement Store  25% OFF top quality brands:https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/functional-momsNOT MEDICAL ADVICE, ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR MEDICAL PROVIDER.#WeightLossAfter40 #StrengthTraining #BuildMuscle #BurnFat #WomenOver40 #MenopauseFitness #Perimenopause #FitnessForWomen #HealthyAging #Metabolism #FatLoss #MuscleGain #WorkoutTips #Functionalmomspodcast #HaileyBabcock